Watercolor Painting with Passion

About this book

Passion is one of the most important elements in a masterful work of art. Without it a painting is a lifeless collection of composition and technique. Here internationally respected watercolorist Alvaro Castagnet shows artists how to paint from their heart--capturing more than just subjects but the thoughts feelings and emotions that give them impact. Detailed demonstrations show how to: create passion through a perfect marriage of tonal values inject mystery and drama by manipulating shadows use color to express powerful emotion simplify a scene to better express the artists feelings for the subject set a mood create rhythm and ultimately achieve perfect unity Through it all artists will take their passion for painting--and personal satisfaction from their work--to a higher plateau.