Product Information
David Curtis is a strong advocate of working on site, in all weathers, observing and capturing the changing conditions and effects. In this book, he explains in detail his two main methods for painting on location - for quick, loose studies and for more controlled and detailed paintings - and, additionally, he shows how to collect reference material on the spot and how to develop this into resolved pictures back in the studio. The book includes: helpful advice on interpreting various light effects; practical guidance on choosing materials, exploring techniques, composition, tone and colour and associated topics; a wealth of sketches, finished works and demonstration paintings to illustrate different points and inspire further ideas. The Watercolour Medium: scope and characteristics, materials, exploring different techniques Developing Ideas: drawing and design, tone and pattern, colour intensity Inspired by Light: light and mood, light as a subject, highlights and shadows, painting in all weathers Subjects and Interpretations: boats, beaches, harbours, estuaries and rivers, landscapes, towns, figures Working Methods: plein air painting, the considered approach, the middle way, capturing the momentProduct Identifiers
PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-100713489553
ISBN-139780713489552
eBay Product ID (ePID)88692105
Product Key Features
Publication Year2005
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
IllustratorYes
AuthorDavid Curtis, Robin Capon
FormatBook, Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight31.1 oz.
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in