What Shall I Paint?: Finding the Right Subject in Watercolour, Oil and Acrylic - Softcover

Soan, Hazel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007156170 ISBN 13: 9780007156177

Publisher: Harper Uk, 2003

Synopsis

One of the most common problems amateur painters face is not knowing what to paint. This highly illustrated guide shows artists how to recognize a good subject.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The beginning artist usually focuses on how to paint rather than on what to paint, often to the detriment of the work. A painter and author with two television series to her credit, Soan emphasizes the art of seeing as the necessary foundation for all good painters. Her book helps develop both observational skills and a deep awareness of the elements that make up a good picture. She begins with subjects found at home, about town, and out in the country and proceeds to the sea and exotic locations further afield. She relates what one sees and one’s thoughts and feelings to the creative image and explores the choice of medium as an important decision in getting there.

About the Author:

Hazel Soan is a well-known professional painter, and the author of Collins Watercolour Flower Painting Workshop and Learn to Paint Vibrant Watercolours. She has made several instructional art videos, two television series on painting for Anglia TV and Channel 4, and is currently one of the art experts on the very popular TV series, Watercolour Challenge. She travels widely and divides her time between London and Cape Town.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Uk
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0007156170
• ISBN 13: 9780007156177
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128