Experimental Landscapes in Watercolour
Creative techniques for painting landscapes and nature
Will be published approx. on 3. April 2014
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-84994-090-0 (ISBN)
Description
Artist Ann Blockley is renowned for her innovative approach to traditional subjects. Following the huge success of her previous book, Experimental Flowers in Watercolour, she now explores ways to interpret landscape. Packed with stunning examples of her colourful, expressive work, this book encourages you to experiment with the same techniques in your own watercolour painting to develop a personal style.
Techniques covered include combining water-based paint and ink with other media such as gesso and collage to create dramatic effects; manipulating paint with materials such as plastic wrap (clingfilm); tearing, layering and reassembling paintings into watercolour collages; and developing textures and marks made using fabrics and other found objects. Throughout the book Ann offers her personal commentary on how her paintings were created, giving us a unique insight into the mind of the artist.
Both practical and inspirational, this glorious book is the ideal companion for watercolour painters who want to take their work a step further.
Techniques covered include combining water-based paint and ink with other media such as gesso and collage to create dramatic effects; manipulating paint with materials such as plastic wrap (clingfilm); tearing, layering and reassembling paintings into watercolour collages; and developing textures and marks made using fabrics and other found objects. Throughout the book Ann offers her personal commentary on how her paintings were created, giving us a unique insight into the mind of the artist.
Both practical and inspirational, this glorious book is the ideal companion for watercolour painters who want to take their work a step further.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 263 mm
Width: 238 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
800 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84994-090-0 (9781849940900)
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Ann Blockley
Experimental Landscapes in Watercolour
E-Book
04/2014
Batsford
€17.99
Available for download
Person
Ann Blockley is a well-known watercolourist with an international reputation. She is a member of the RI (Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour) and the author of seven bestselling practical art books, including Experimental Flowers in Watercolour and Experimental Landscapes in Watercolour, both published by Batsford. Ann runs her own very popular watercolour courses, teaches at international workshops, has made three DVDs of her painting techniques and regularly writes for The Artist magazine. She lives in Devon.