En Plein Air: Watercolor: Expert techniques and simple step-by-step projects for creating dynamic landscapes in the open air with watercolor

En Plein Air: Watercolor: Expert techniques and simple step-by-step projects for creating dynamic landscapes in the open air with watercolorFor artists looking to grow beyond the studio En Plein Air: Watercolor is the definitive resource for experiencing the rewards and invigoration of watercolor painting on location. Series: En Plein Air Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing (December 18 2018) Language: English ISBN 10: 1633226166 ISBN 13: 978 1633226166 Product Dimensions: 8. 7 x 0. 5 x 11. 1 inches Shipping Weight: 1. 2 pounds

Learn all the cool ways you can take your coloring experience to the next level

The topics include: About Acrylic Paint -- Types of acrylics comparative advantages how to read a paint label using mediums and additives gesso and varnish Materials and Equipment -- Art supply shopping palettes masking special effects tools brushes knives and shapers airbrush supports surface preparation the studio The Foundation -- Color theory mixing colors size and dimensions order of work using references transferring images painting whites grays and blacks Techniques -- Underpainting washes wet in wet adding salt and alcohol blending dry brush and scumbling pouring masking and stenciling grisaille glazing impasto sgraffito spattering sponging stamping decalcomania airbrushing Surface and Form -- Still life wood glass metals fabric paper flowers and leaves portrait skin hair animals feathers landscape water clouds shrubs and trees stone and brick Be a Pro -- Ethical behavior competitions/exhibits art community consistency painting titles keeping records recording your work framing shipping reproductions social media tuition

Using watercolors gouache or any other water-based medium dive into color theory and explore your personal style while playing with a balanced blend of experiments and color meditations

As colors are being developed their chemical components are also enhanced for better texture and handling

Paperback: 128 pagesPublisher: Quarry Books (February 12 2019)

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing (December 18 2018)

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (October 30 2018)

All you need is this book and some paint to get started today

ISBN-13: 978-1438011943

Painting is much more than copying what you see

ISBN-10: 1844483363

Whether you’re looking to try a new style learn the basics or find a new way to de-stress this step-by- step guide makes it easier than ever to create stunning art