Author: Adelene Fletcher
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781269149
Category :
Languages : en
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Author: Adelene Fletcher
Publisher: Northlight
ISBN: 9781581804249
Category : Landscape painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The real challenge to painting a captivating landscape is re-creating a tree's distinctive character and personality. Adelene Fletcher shows watercolorists of all skill levels how to do exactly that in this unique guide.The Watercolorist's A to Z of Trees and Foliage features easy-to-follow instructions for painting 25 of the most popular species of trees, including:American ElmBlack walnutOleanderPeach treeGolden weeping willowSugar mapleHorse chestnutReaders will also find concise instruction on everything from dry brushing and masking to negative painting and lifting out. This book walks artists through all the tips, tricks and techniques they'll need for more breathtaking landcapes!

Author: Adelene Fletcher
Publisher: Bilimsel Eserler
ISBN: 9781903975732
Category : Landscape painting
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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Trees have inspired artists for generations. This unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant specific information on how to paint a wonderful selection of the most popular species of trees. This book begins with a description of the materials vital to successful watercolour tree painting. The main part is an illustrated directory of twenty-five trees, from Acer to Zelkova. Step-by-step sequences show how to paint each one in a fresh, lively style with all the essential details of shape and form beautifully captured. The author explores the overall shapes and masses of branches and leaves, outlines in full foliage, winter trees, branch and twig details, and presents stunning leaf and flower portraits shimmering with life. A source of inspiration, as well as a manual of techniques, this book is a must-have for every tree painter. - The most popular trees are included - Contains fully illustrated step-by-step demonstrations - Trees are shown in different stages, from full foliage to winter outline

Author: Terry Harrison
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN: 9781844480500
Category : Landscape painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Learn how to paint beautiful trees quickly and easily with Terry Harrison's lively, fresh approach to watercolour painting.

Author: Billy Showell
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1844484521
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings, Billy's compositions are given a more contemporary twist, combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book, 40 flower portraits are presented, arranged in alphabetical order, each one accompanied by small studies, details, step-by-step instructions and the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials and equipment needed and the main techniques used, including wet-into-wet, colour blending, lifting out, layering glazes, dry brushing and colour mixing, and at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition and discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint, or simply love flowers, this book will delight and inspire you.

Author: Billy Showell
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781265186
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.

Author: Pete Draper
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136144935
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 400

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Get the most realistic effects from 3ds Max without having to spend more on plug-ins! Boost your effects skill-set with this 3ds Max workshop. Tutorial lessons give you hands-on experience in creating realistic fire, earth, air and water effects. Updated to demonstrate production techniques suitable for any version of 3ds Max, this new edition is co-published by Autodesk Media and Entertainment, and includes new tutorials on entering the Earth's atmosphere, glaciers, lava eruptions and a Badlands landscape. Inspirational color images cover every page of the book as the author shares his professional techniques and workflow processes. The companion DVD contains all of the required tutorial media as well as over 6 hours of video tutorials. User level: Intermediate and advanced

Author: Ted Kautzky
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486141993
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 98

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Comprehensive advice on painting landscape components such as plant life, puddles, rain, and fog. Includes composition, value arrangement, balance, rhythm, pattern, and the structure of trees.127 illustrations. 16 pages in full color.

Author: Andrew Forkner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782210023
Category : ART
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Andrew Forkner's book provides you with all you need to paint a range of birds in acrylics; taking in birds of prey, songbirds and waterbirds from all over the world including Europe, the USA, Asia, the UK and Australia. It contains information on the materials and preparation you will need to capture the delicacy and majesty of the subjects.

Author: Richard Taylor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781855858428
Category : Forests in art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This handy guide will help you capture the beauty of different tree and leaf shapes, seasonal colors, the textures of barks, roots, and mosses, and much more. Convey lush foliage in a few brush strokes. Make autumn leaves glow. Add detailing to a woodland floor. Your paintings and confidence will “bloom.” “Irresistible.”—Library Journal.