Excerpt from Practical Directions for Portrait Painting in Water Colours
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive set of practical directives on how to create luminous and lifelike watercolor portraits. It adeptly combines traditional and contemporary approaches to the medium, drawing from techniques mastered by revered masters like Rubens and Van Dyck. The author, a highly regarded artist in her own right, generously shares a wealth of technical expertise accumulated over years of practice and study. The text encompasses everything a novice or seasoned watercolorist needs to know, from selecting the correct materials and preparing the paper to executing the most nuanced details of the human face. Through detailed, step-by-step descriptions, readers are guided through the entire process of portraiture, from creating a preparatory sketch to perfecting the final touches. The author's emphasis on understanding the subtleties of light and shadow, color mixing, and the use of hatching and stippling techniques will empower readers to capture the individuality and character of their subjects. By studying the principles and practices outlined in this book, watercolorists can elevate their skills and produce portraits that are both technically accomplished and visually captivating. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330232415_0
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