Paint Amazing Watercolors from Photographs
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Paint Amazing Watercolors from Photographs by Henry Dixon
Everything you need to know to turn your photos into beautiful, light-filled watercolors.If a picture is worth a thousand words, watercolor has the power to transform that picture into pure poetry. This book will show you how to do just that, step by creative step. Inside, you'll learn how to take great reference photos of the people, places and things that intrigue you, and use the unique qualities of watercolor to turn them into original and striking paintings.Paint a range of popular subjects, including people, landscapes, architecture, still life and interiors.18 step-by-step painting demonstrations take you through the entire painting process, from start to finish.Expert advice for shooting reference photos gives you a jumpstart to dynamic paintings.Packed with inspiration for picture-perfect paintings, this book will help take advantage of your reference photos while avoiding common pitfalls - making your camera as valuable an art tool as your brushes and paints.
Henry Dixon is a watercolourist who paints in a realistic style focusing on a wide variety of people, places and things. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art and Master of Arts Degree in Art and Master of Arts Degree in Graphic Design and works for Hallmark Card in Kansas City, MO, where he now resides and works out of his studio.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781600611254 |
| ISBN 10 | 1600611257 |
| Title | Paint Amazing Watercolors from Photographs |
| Author | Henry Dixon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | F&W Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2009-07-16 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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