Be inspired by nature and explore innovative and dynamic ways to bring vibrancy and texture to your creative watercolour works of art.
Inspired by nature on every page and showcasing 75 inspirational finished paintings, this book will excite and inspire watercolour artists of all abilities to experiment and approach their painting in a whole new way.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Pure watercolour
PREPARING THE SURFACE 22
Surfaces 24, Textured grounds 32, Crackle paste 36, Modelling pastes 42, Tissue paper 48, Metallic leaf 54
Step-by-step: Poppyfield 55
Gilding flakes 62, Gesso 66, Stamping 68
Step-by-step: Beach Scene 70
ADDING TO YOUR PAINTING 76
Inks 78, Granulation 86
Step-by-step: Magical Woodland 92
Food wrap 98, Salt 102, Gouache 106, Contour relief 110, Pearlescence 114, Impasto 116, Bronzing powder 118, Stencils 122, Gauze & thread 124
Step-by-step: Wild Flowers in the Wood 128
IDEAS & INSPIRATION
Exploring themes 136, Focus 138, Pattern & colour 140, Your starting point 142, Index 144
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