The Landscape Painter's Essential Handbook: How to Paint 50 Beautiful Landscapes in Watercolour

by Joe Dowden

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This is a unique artist's reference offering easy-to-follow, ingenious ideas and techniques for painting 50 popular landscapes in watercolour.
The 50 landscapes range from a gentle flower-filled meadow and hazy summer mountains, to a dramatic cliff scene and a rippling stream in sunshine. Each landscape is explored within a hardworking spread through exercises, step-by-step sequences and easy-to-follow instructions; master the principle and technique, and finish with the watercolour painting exercise.
The comprehensive introductory section covering basic materials, techniques and colours makes this an indispensable reference for all artists. From snow-covered mountains to tranquil meadows, this unique artist's reference will show you how to paint 50 glorious landscapes in watercolour.

• Learn the basic techniques required to paint each landscape through the clear illustrations and step-by-step demonstrations
• Follow the author's practical advice and ingenious ideas to achieve the best results, and refer to his fantastic finished paintings for further inspiration
• Use the indispensable introduction to discover the essential materials, basic techniques and key principles for capturing landscapes

The must-have practical reference that no landscape painter should be without!
  • ISBN10 0715325019
  • ISBN13 9780715325018
  • Publish Date 25 January 2008 (first published 26 October 2007)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 12 June 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint David & Charles
  • Edition 2nd Revised edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 128
  • Language English