SynopsisSelf-taught, Ray Hendershot developed a range of techniques that create texture in watercolour paintings using unconventional tricks. This guide presents dozens of exercises that show how to create textures that look realistic in watercolour paintings.', Ray Hendershot shows artists how to have fun and use inventive texture techniques to turn acceptable watercolor paintings into outstanding ones. Dozens of hands-on exercises and step-by-step demonstrations show exciting ways to suggest detail (such as trees, bricks and crockery) and set the mood in paintings. A self-taught watercolorist, Hendershot developed his techniques through trial and error, uninhibited by the 'accepted rules' of the medium. In addition to traditional texture techniques such as spattering and spritzing, this book includes more unconventional 'tricks' using special brushes and other media.Ray Hendershot has been producing artwork in one form or another for the better part of his life, but full-time only since his retirement in 1991. His accomplishments are numerous, including successful solo gallery shows and limited edition prints. Ray resides in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.
LC Classification NumberND2420.H47 1999