Steps to Success in Watercolor by Brenda Swenson
A unique approach to painting in watercolor that won't be found anywhere else on the marketIt may seem impossible to be able to ensure the success of a watercolor painting before the paintbrush hits paper, but the newest addition to our Artist's Library series proves that it can be done. Accomplished watercolorist Brenda Swenson breaks down the process of planning a painting into eight individual steps, which include choosing a format, planning out values, effectively using color, developing a center of interest, creating a visual path, incorporating variety, painting negative shapes, and introducing light and shadow. Then she combines the steps in one final painting to show how each step works together to produce a pleasing, successful work of art. With clear, step-by-step instruction and helpful hints from the artist, this book is unique because it focuses not only on the painting process itself, but also on experimenting and strategizing, which are essential to the painting process. This book shows readers that, when you plan ahead, taking the time to study the essential elements that create a painting will make the finished product more satisfying and rewarding.
California artist Brenda Swenson has served on the board of directors for the National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West. Her sketches and paintings have been featured in Watercolor and Classic Truck magazines. Brenda has also received numerous awards, and she is frequently in demand to demonstrate her watercolor techniques to groups and to teach watercolor workshops. Brenda's passion is sketching with watercolor. Sketching constantly, she is able to use the little gems she produces as a way to observe and respond to the world around her. Brenda is also the author of Keeping a Watercolor Sketchbook in Walter Foster?s Artist?s Library Series. Brenda lives in South Pasadena, CA.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781600580154 |
| ISBN 10 | 1600580157 |
| Title | Steps to Success in Watercolor |
| Author | Brenda Swenson |
| Series | Artist's Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Year published | 2007-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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