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How to Paint Water in Watercolour

Author Joe Dowden
Paperback
$24.95 US
8.56"W x 11.5"H x 0.38"D   | 20 oz | 28 per carton
On sale Sep 19, 2016 | 128 Pages | 9781782214199
A compilation of in-depth exercises and practical projects created by the artist Joe Dowden, to help seasoned artists master representing water in watercolour. With content selected specially from two of Joe's previous titles, the book features over 350 colour illustrations and inspirational photographs. A fresh new design breathes new life into established tips and techniques.
Joe Dowden turned professional in 1982 and has since written many successful books and has been published by David & Charles, Sterling and Search Press. He has sold out at numerous "one man" shows and has exhibited his work throughout Britain. He lives in East Sussex, UK. www.joedowden.com
Introduction

Materials

Making water look wet

Composition

Six exercises
1. Using tone to paint low sunlight on water
2. Sunlit water
3. Deep water
4. Upside-down sky
5. Rippled water and boats in Venice
6. Waterfall

Painting projects
Flat, still water
Puddles
Rippled water
Seascape
Shallow water
Richness and depth
Sparkling sea

Gallery

Index

About

A compilation of in-depth exercises and practical projects created by the artist Joe Dowden, to help seasoned artists master representing water in watercolour. With content selected specially from two of Joe's previous titles, the book features over 350 colour illustrations and inspirational photographs. A fresh new design breathes new life into established tips and techniques.

Author

Joe Dowden turned professional in 1982 and has since written many successful books and has been published by David & Charles, Sterling and Search Press. He has sold out at numerous "one man" shows and has exhibited his work throughout Britain. He lives in East Sussex, UK. www.joedowden.com

Table of Contents

Introduction

Materials

Making water look wet

Composition

Six exercises
1. Using tone to paint low sunlight on water
2. Sunlit water
3. Deep water
4. Upside-down sky
5. Rippled water and boats in Venice
6. Waterfall

Painting projects
Flat, still water
Puddles
Rippled water
Seascape
Shallow water
Richness and depth
Sparkling sea

Gallery

Index