Gouache is an exciting, forgiving and versatile fine art medium. It has a long history going back many centuries, but for some time it has been seen as a medium for illustrators and designers. It has now been rediscovered by the fine artist. In this beautiful book, Kevin Scully champions its cause and explores its attributes. He explains how it can be used to exciting and stunning effect when painting still life. Further topics include: understanding and using colour effectively with sections on paint, colour, tone, light and shadow; painting flowers, objects and backgrounds; traditional and contemporary approaches with step-by-step examples and finally, ways to develop your painting and experiment with different styles, exciting compositions and new techniques.
- ISBN13 9781847979773
- Publish Date 27 May 2015
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 16 January 2023
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English
- URL http://Art-Figurative