Artists seem compelled to try to capture the amazing variety of the animal kingdom; the challenge remains how to breathe energy into your paintings and make the animals jump off the paper. This deeply practical book offers an accessible introduction to sketching animals from life, to try to capture that essence. It gives instruction on how to approach drawing; covers ideas for materials and supplies to make sketching from life a joy; gives step-by-step demonstrations of different watercolor techniques; offers specific advice on using color and painting, fur, feathers, and features; and gives ideas for mixed-media experimentation. Full of colorful examples and guidance, this new book explains how to transform your studies into finished artwork that are brimming with character. It encourages you to find the extraordinary in the everyday, as well as reveling in the breadth of nature. Taking a contemporary approach to traditional watercolor, the author shows how a few, well-chosen brushes of paint can reveal the soul of your subject.
✔ Author(s): Liz Chaderton
✔ Title: Painting Animals in Watercolour
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (404 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1785007874
✔ ISBN-13: 9781785007873
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Painting Animals in Watercolour by Liz Chaderton
Thea Bell
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Daphne Garner
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Kara Snyder
The plot twists were executed masterfully. I was left gasping at every unexpected turn, and the suspense kept me on edge throughout. Bravo to the author for keeping me guessing.
