Water Colour Painting

W. Rich Alfred

Description

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Whether just starting out or already skilled with a brush <i>Water Colour Painting</i> is an exceptional instructional guide by artist Alfred Rich and will help improve both your own work and your appreciation for water color in general.<br><br>Alfred Rich's book is intended to be a practical guide that while occasionally dipping its toe in the theoretical, mostly reads as a how-to manual. The author intended <i>Water Colour Painting</i> to be accessible by not only the well-practised artist, but also the complete neophyte. Thus, the work logically begins with the basics of water colour painting. The first chapter details the selection of high quality supplies, in particular paper, a board, and easel. The text features a total of twenty-eight chapters, which focus on a wide range of topics including the colour box and general materials, the correct method for using water colours, proper composition when drawing landscapes, the drawing of clouds and skies, and many more. The latter half of the book sees Rich explore specific landscapes he has been challenged by, and the guide concludes with a general commentary on art and a summary of some of the most influential water colour painters.<br><br><i>Water Colour Painting</i> is a thorough guidebook about the art. Rich effectively addresses both the inexperienced and veteran painter and has thus created an instructional with mass appeal. Whether you have just taken up painting or have been doing it for your entire life, there is sure to be information contained in this manual that will help you to become a better artist.<br><br><i>Water Colour Painting</i> is everything an instructional guide should be. It is clearly written, logically presented, and rife with valuable information. If you are seeking a text to help improve your artistic skills, Alfred W. Rich's book is a clear choice.

Informations

• Publié par: Forgotten Books
• Date de parution: 27 novembre 2019
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780243661992
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 19 Mo

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O Rfriends I have M my received much help in writing this What I had to talk about was familiar enough but the method telling my story was quite another matter and in this I was constantly helped Mrs ich whose va uable assist nce as well that my friend Mr G L Behrend I want record very gratefully To the kind friends who allowed me the privilege reproducing their works and thereby add ng a rare attraction I have thank Mr Henry Tonks Mr P Wilson Steer MrJMrames Pryde YCameron Mr A A and Mr avid Muirhead To those h ve with great kindness hu g my pictures from their and lent them the purpose illustrating my book I tender my heartiest th ks Miss Helen R Lock Mr A B Clifton and Miss Tatlock who allowed her splendid picture Castle by Peter de Wint be included I w sh also to convey my their politeness and help to the authorities at the Vic ria A bert Museu And lastly a very kind word than s is to Mr F Stan ey Service for the has hown in dealing with a somewh t exacting author

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N writing a book water olour painting which shall be practical use in every way to the Art student it is necessary start ith the simple elements This plan is dopted in order enable not only the most element ry but even the more advanced student to begin at the beginning A review well trodden gro d may afford interest and be in some way helpful It is a matter of great importance that the paper which paint ng is done should be well considered in order that as few di culties as possible may arise The word dif culty is used her as the res lt of much experience as pitfalls and meet one at every turn when the paper takes the colour washes in an eccentric way More will s id l ter and examples given sho ing the ewilde i g manner in which certain pape b h ve All these culties however van sh as more experience is gained but in the ear est efforts it is absolutely necessary th t a pa er be used which sha l present as few pecul arities possible And he e it may be said that without any doubt the student in his e rly water colour work must use a pure hite paper with a mode ately smooth surface mong the many excellent water olour papers w ch are be at the pre ent time few are bet er for the beginner than Wh tm n A nold which should be the lighter makes not ough It is more satis factory however for student to make his choice but always ithin this limitation that the paper must be white moderately smooth and capable of ta ing a wash easily and this any artist colourman will be able to s pply The list of