Breaking the Rules of Watercolour: Painting Secrets And Techniques - Hardcover
Rules may be made to be broken, but few break them with the artistry of acclaimed watercolorist and bestselling author Shirley Trevena. Shirley's compositions, strange perspectives, fascinating textures, and vibrant color combinations have shattered the boundaries of the medium. Now this gifted artist guides readers through ten of her own paintings, sharing professional tips and secrets, and explaining her decisions and techniques. She not only reveals how she achieves her stunning results but inspires watercolorists of every level to produce their own challenging work.
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Shirley Trevena, a well-known watercolorist with an international reputation, is regarded as one of Britain's most innovative artists in the medium. She is a Member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and is the author of two bestselling books, Taking Risks with Watercolour and Vibrant Watercolours, and two DVDs, Taking Risks with Watercolour and Breaking the Rules of Watercolour. In 2010 she was the British representative at the International Watercolour Festival in Antwerp.
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- PublisherBatsford
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1906388830
- ISBN 13 9781906388836
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