Watercolor Work-Out: 50 Landscape Projects from Choosing a Scene to Painting the Picture

About this book

All in color! Delve into the secrets behind the artists method with the help of renowned watercolorist Ray Campbell Smith. In analyses of 50 of his masterful landscapes he explains why he chose his subjects and how he was able to bring them to life in watercolor. Along the way he examines the importance of preliminary sketches planning color and tone and simplifying a scene effectively. The friendly advice and inspiration contained here will be invaluable for anyone who has ever gazed upon a striking painting and wondered how the artist captured the moment so perfectly or who longs to know how to express the magic of a scene in watercolor. Trim size: 11 x 7 1/2.