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The Art of Designing Watercolors (Hardcover)

by Robert Lovett (Author)

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Book Description
A painting is only as good as its composition. This dynamic book teaches artists the "golden rules" of successful composition in simple, but effective techniques they can apply right away.

Through glowing examples of his own work, author Robert Lovett illustrates "design principles in action," starting with the basics. He then helps artists advance their skills by showing them how to manipulate other key devices, including: light and shadows; tonal values; repetition and alternation; gradation and balance; centers of interest; points of perspective.

Artists will also enjoy following Lovett's demonstrations which feature seascapes, boats, mountains, rivers, still lifes, interiors, figures and animals. He also includes an engaging series of 10 hands-on painting exercises Woven throughout are effective tips for working in watercolor, such as wet-in-wet techniques, dry brush methods, color mixing and more.

About the Author
Robert Lovett studied art in Australia and anatomy and sculpture in the US. He has illustrated numerous books and his work is represented in collections worldwide. In 1993, he and his wife Joan opened the Robert Lovett Gallery in Australia. He lives in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

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