Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor

by Paul Jackson

Provides artists with seven demos that capture light's effects on glass, metal, water and architecture.

Genres: Art, Reference, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published March 1, 2000

About the author

Paul Jackson, is an award-winning American watercolor painter who is well known for his large scale works.
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Reviews

[Dyah]

Buku ini membahas teknik melukis efek cahaya dengan cat air. Setelah membahas teknik dasar di bab pertama, bab-bab berikutnya membahas tentang berbagai karakteristik cahaya dan pencahayaan : Elements of Light, Qualities of Light. Bab-bab berikutnya berisi workshop melukis still life, suasana, arsitektural, dengan fokus pencahayaannya. Workshopnya diterangkan langkah demi langkah yang jelas untuk diikuti. Workshop terdiri dari : Light and Glass; and Metal; and Water; and the Landscape; and Architecture; Candlelight; Light at Night.

Hasilnya...betul-betul spektakular...*terkagum-kagum sama lukisan2 arsitekturalnya"

[Roberto]

Although this book provides a brief intro to watercolor painting, such as preparation, supplies, techniques, as well as basic elements of light and art; this is not a beginners book. The techniques are explained concisely, again, assuming the reader has a previous understanding of the media. The painting’s instructions serve as a window into the artist’s general process, not a step by step instructions. It’s a great book with good insight and beautiful paintings as examples.

[Elisa Wilson]

Really handy guide on painting intense light and contrasts in watercolor. I've only done one exercise so far, which can be seen on my Facebook site, but I intend to do more, and look forward to applying what I've learned to my own work.