Every truly great watercolour painting hinges on the quality of light and texture. James Toogood shows readers exactly how to use these elements to add more drama, depth and believability to their work. Beginners and advanced artists will appreciate the wealth of instruction, including: Clear explanations of natural and artificial light, as well as how light influences texture; Complete step-by-step mini-demonstrations that show how to re-create texture and light within the context of a painting; Basic colour theory and pigment lessons to help artists get the most from their materials; Drawing and composition basics to build a strong foundation for any piece of artwork; Secret tips and tricks the author uses to obtain visual accuracy; It's never been easier for painters to enrich their work with breathtaking light and texture.
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Award winning James Toogood is a master at creating realistic and eye-catching light and textures in his own work. He has enjoyed more than 30 solo exhibitions in America and abroad and his paintings have been featured in all the top art magazines.
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I checked this book out from my local library 3 times. When my husband saw it sitting on my table again he said, "Why don't you just buy it for yourself." I did. James Toogood has an incredible way of using watercolor to portray texture. His examples are clear and easy to follow. His paintings which are reprinted in the book are marvelously detailed and clear. I also recommend getting his demo DVD in which he shows several of the paintings in the book step-by-step. I learned so much from him.
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There are watercolor books with great artwork, and then there are watercolor books with great instruction. This book combines both. Toogood's realistic style is gorgeous. His instructions are very clear and concise. I am a professional artist and own over a hundred books on painting, yet I was able to learn get quite a few tips from this author--expecially about painting water. An alltogether excellent book.
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Incredible, Mr. Toogood!,
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Initially I bought this book for its beautiful and inspiring watercolors. Is there nothing this man can't paint? Breathtaking clouds, the wettest water I've ever seen in paint. You wouldn't know it from the cover, but the book also contains a chapter on portrait painting, step by step. He is as proficient in portrait painting as he is in landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes. I teach a "portraits in watercolor" class and I recommend this book to every student of the medium who is searching for an artist they can admire, who is willing to part with his "secrets".
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