Painting Rivers From Source to Sea
Painting Rivers From Source to Sea
Rivers can be enchanting or exciting, but are always absorbing. they provide a myriad of painting opportunities for the artist. Focusing on watercolour - one of the most direct mediums - this practical book explains how to paint a river and capture its life, light, movement, colour and interest. With over 200 images, Rob Dudley shares his methods, techniques and ideas to make this beautiful book a must-have for all landscape and en plein air artists.
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In this book Rob
Explains each stage of a painting: inspiration and focus, sketching and information gathering, planning and painting
Advises on how to paint water so that it captures the colour, shape and tone of light and reflections
Looks at the various moods and characters of rivers - from the early streams and cascades through to strong, busy waterways and finally to the tidal estuary, where the river meets the sea
Instructs on how to bring a painting to life by including the features of a river - the boats, wildlife, people and bridges
Finished paintings, examples and step-by-step sequences are used throughout to support the detailed instructions.
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