Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Qualities of colour, value and shape rather than a laborious anatomical approach are highlighted in this course in watercolour painting. In explaining how to capture the essence of the human figure the author provides information on materials and discusses such techniques as gesture drawing and painting, light and shadow definition of the figure and linking darks and lights for unity, painting backgrounds, edge quality, working with a model and from photographs. The author teaches figure painting in watercolour and conducts workshops throughout the USA and Canada and has received numerous awards for his paintings.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (September 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823025489
• ISBN-13: 978-0823025480
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #394,010 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars there is also a softcover version, October 17, 2005

By	Trish Meyer (Sandia Park, NM, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Don Andrews is reknowned for his incredible use of vibrant colors - he can mix a dozen colors together and never get mud! (I can also recommend his video for an over-the-shoulder view of Don at work.)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Particularly Rich and Useful Resource, December 30, 2008

By	Theseus "theseus" (US of A) - See all my reviews

This guy's a sophisticated and accomplished water-colorist, but what he has to teach in this book goes beyond a single medium. No wonder this has become one of those cult books.

Paper over hardback boards with over 100 illustrations, mostly in color. 143 pp.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Drawing
Painting Materials

Simplicity
Linkage

Painting the Gesture
Introducing a Background
Creating Visual Interest

Edge Quality

Color
Value

Turning on the Light
Creativity

Working With a Model

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent approach to figure painting and drawing, September 16, 2009

By	Alaskaguy "Alaskaguy" (Anchorage) - See all my reviews

Andrew's seeks to simplify the drawn and painted image, while emphasizing gestures,light,color and value. The effect is unique and captivating.