Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #60973 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

Synopsis
Create masterful paintings using simple techniques. The emphasis of this exciting new watercolour title is on "show me" instruction rather than "tell me." Accordingly, everything possible has been illustrated in graphic terms. Author Malcolm Beattie begins with a simple overview of classic watercolour techniques, perfect for beginners and advanced painters alike. He demonstrates washes, direct painting, glazing, movement, pigment application, directional brushstrokes and modelling for expression. Every element is detailed simply and colourfully. Beattie also provides twenty-two exercises that follow a logical progression from simple to more complex. A variety of scenes are included, from beaches and boats to figures in the street. Each exercise comes with a list of materials, techniques, and special "Beware!" sidebars that inform readers of the challenges in each scene. Other topics covered include choosing a subject, composition and design, drawing for simplification, counterchange, limited palette painting and placing figures in the landscape.

Customer Reviews

Found it!
Malcolm Beattie's book is quiet simply excellent. Clarity of instruction matched by a wonderfully clear display of technique and delivered in a fresh and concise manner makes this publication a success. Presented with an abundance of examples in a step by step approach (I should think the images alone almost out number the word-count) the effect is of participating in a demonstration masterclass; indeed not unlike a well thought out and extremely informative powerpoint presentation, with the lecturer pointing out salient and succint details and markers. If you are serious about starting your watercolour journey in the right direction then Malcolm Beattie is handing you the compass. Praise due to Vincent Miller (Designer) and the production team.

simplifying complex scenes in watercolour
This is an excellent book for those wishing to learn watercolour painting.Clear and concise text with really good instruction and well illustrated.Malcolm s paintings are a delight and an inspiration being as he says not photographic and not totally impressionist,colourful with fresh clean washes.Ideal for the beginner or someone with some experiance wanting a no nonsense guide.