Name: Watercolour Painting By Robin Capon
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Watercolour Painting Summary

Watercolour Painting by Robin Capon

The book includes: information on choosing paints, brushes and other equipments with guidance on mixing colours and understanding colour harmony and contrasts; advice on selecting ideas and keeping a sketchbook; how to plan each stage of your painting, from checking the composition to adding the final details; help with painting from colour sketches, drawings and photographs as well as useful tips on how to tackle landscapes, still life and other subjects.

About Robin Capon

Robin Capon studied painting and lithography at University of London Goldsmith's College School of Art and then completed the post-graduate art teacher's certifcate course at Brighton College of Art. Until 1988 he combined a successful career in teaching with writing and pursuing his own fine art work, but sonce then he has worked exclusively as a freelance artist and writer. Initially he concentrated on landscape and abstract paintings for exhibition at various galleries in the South of England, but gradually the empahsis has moved to writing and now most of his time is devoted to art journalism and writing books on artists and art techniques. Robin has also worked as a tutor for the National Extension College and as an examiner for several leading examining boards. He writes monthly features and reviews for 'The Artist and Leisure Painter' magazines and he is the author of 20 books on art and craft subjects, including two in the Teach Yourself series: 'Teach Yourself Drawing' and 'Teach Yourself Watercolour Painting'.

What is watercolour?: a versatile medium; historical background; exploring watercolour. Choosing your materials: paints; brushes; paper; other useful materials and equipment; buying materials; colour and mixing: starting with primary colours; making a colour wheel; matching colours; colour and tone; harmony and contrasts. Working with washes: mixing and applying a wash; different wash effects; line and wash; painting wet-in-wet; wet-on-dry. Whites in watercolour: reserved whites; masking fluid; lifting-out; scratching out; white gouache. Textures and other techniques: making techniques; opaque effects; making fluid and mediums; combining techniques; correcting mistakes. Keeping a sketchbook: why sketch?; sketching media and techniques; observation and ideas. Planning your painting: find a subject; roughs and research; aims and impact; choosing the right paper; working through stages. Painting from observation: scale, proportion and perspective; painting and composing; light and dark. Painting outdoors: being prepared; selecting an idea. Painting from sketches, drawings and photographs: enlarging and developing; using photographs. Using your imagination: experimenting with techniques; working from memory; fantasy and imagination; creating abstracts. Developing your ability: looking at other paintings; learning from experience; evaluation. Framing and displaying your paintings: the purpose of framing; choosing mounts; backing watercolours; choosing frames; displaying paintings.

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Sku

GOR002481803

ISBN 13

9780340869895

ISBN 10

0340869895

Title

Watercolour Painting by Robin Capon

Author

Robin Capon

Series

Teach Yourself

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

John Murray Press

Year published

20030926

Number of pages

128

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Watercolour Painting Robin Capon

Watercolour Painting by Robin Capon

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Watercolour Painting Summary

Watercolour Painting by Robin Capon

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