A practical and inspiring guide to outdoor painting by Grahame Booth.
The complete beginner’s guide to painting watercolours outdoors – featuring eight seasonal step-by-step projects, practical exercises and hands-on advice from experienced watercolour artist Grahame Booth.
In this guide to painting *en plein air* with watercolours, Grahame Booth offers a full introduction to outdoor watercolour painting – from preparing your materials and planning your painting session to making the most of your surroundings, light and subject.
Organised by season, the book includes many exercises and eight complete step-by-step projects, all painted outdoors. With Grahame’s friendly and encouraging teaching style, this is the perfect introduction to painting watercolours in nature.
The book includes:
- A guide to the essential materials you’ll need.
- Practical considerations for painting outdoors – weather, shifting light and curious onlookers.
- The importance of selecting and simplifying the boundaries of your painting when faced with a 360-degree view.
- How to capture the unique atmosphere of a place.
- Eight seasonal projects with invaluable tips for painting successfully in different seasonal conditions.
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800922327
Size: 216 × 280 mm
Pages: 176
Language: English
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