Landscapes in Watercolour: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner

Description:

Landscapes in Watercolour comprises ten tutorials for the absolute beginner to achieve stunning results.

The diverse selection of landscapes ranges from a midwinter farm and a sunny woodland to a coastal waterfront and boats in an estuary. Each watercolor is broken down into four or five stages, showing how to build up a painting from the background color and add the finishing details. The reader will learn how to simplify the scene in front of them, allowing them to recreate the essence of the landscape for the viewer without labouring over an easel for hours. Interspersed with the tutorials are special masterclasses covering trees, skies and reflections. There is also a section on choosing tools and materials and introductory topics on:

• Color theory


• Composition


• Perspective


• Basic drawing


• Painting techniques.

AUTHOR: Lois Davidson is a watercolor artist from the South-East of England with over 40 years of experience. She has been painting professionally since 2020 and was shortlisted for the Jackson's Painting Prize in 2021. Her creative interests focus primarily on her local coastal landscapes, from which she draws constant inspiration. She now runs a successful YouTube art channel alongside her daughter, demonstrating traditional and experimental watercolor techniques with a focus on loose landscape painting. Her art connects with overlooked areas within the landscape through the medium of ink and watercolor. Alongside her painting tutorials, Lois runs a popular online art community, offering guidance and more in-depth learning opportunities. She has exhibited her work locally, and her paintings have sold around the globe.

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Review Quotes:

"A
perfect introduction to the medium, Landscapes in Watercolour by Lois Davidson
will teach you everything you need to know to start painting the world around
you. With over 40 years of experience using and teaching how to use
watercolour, Lois provides information on how to choose your tools and
materials. Basic drawing and painting techniques are clearly explained, and
Lois offers advice on subjects such as colour theory, composition and
perspective...a well presented and well written book that will encourage beginners to get
started straight away."--The Leisure Painter

"There is much to like in this attractive volume...there is a brightness to both the work and the reproduction here which will draw you in...as well as the clever use of almost-sharp line to define shapes...Sometimes, the simplest and most basic things are the best."--The Artist

"Dive into the enchanting world of watercolour painting with this insightful book. With practical techniques and inspiring landscape projects, this guide is ideal for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Embrace the fluidity of watercolour to unravel your imagination and improve your art."--Artists & Illustrators

"There is much to like about this short, practical guide. After a concise introduction to materials and techniques, Lois proceeds by way of a series of demonstrations that introduce trees, flowers, skies, buildings, water and even boats. Her compositions are simple, but not simplistic, meaning that they are easy to follow without leaving you feeling short-changed."--Art Book Review