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Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Painting & paintings
Colour mixing is a key skill for the botanical artist. In this
practical guide, Jackie Isard explains how to observe and use
colour accurately. She shows artists how to make informed choices
when selecting pigments, as well as how to learn about colour
mixing and its application. Detailed instruction and advice are
given on understanding colour and pigments. The author explains how
to 'see' colour and tricky mixes, from greens and reds to the
difficult botanical greys. Includes advanced colour application
techniques - colour enhancement, shadow colours and colour
temperature transition. Finally, step-by-step guides illustrate how
to paint with layers, how to use underlaying colours to enhance,
and colour and fine detailing.
This book is not only for "painters" but for all types of creative
individuals who want to experience and play with watercolor,
whether their background is mixed-media, textile art, journaling,
or paper craft. Unlike the typical watercolor text books, this
unique, beautiful volume is a field book of inspiration, creative
ideas, how to's, and projects, all from an artist's perspective.
Each creative exercise features a technique, shows stepby-step
photographs, and includes a clever idea for a gift or project that
can be made from the painted samples.
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