Painting Water

by Dowden, Joe Francis; Francis Dowden, Joe

• ISBN13: 9781903975008
• ISBN10: 190397500X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Search Pr Ltd

Summary

Watercolour is an exciting and versatile medium. and beautiful waterscapes full of light and atmosphere can be created with loose, transparent washes, or by overlaying colours. In clear, simple-to-understand terms Joe Francis Dowden clearly illustrates all the techniques that are needed to create different types of water. Using a series of practical step-by-step demonstrations, he illustrates how to paint puddles, shallow water, rippling rivers, white water, a seascape and more. Each stage is clearly explained, with helpful tips and a wealth of information on composition, perspective, capturing tone, colour, texture and detail. Before you realise it you will be painting your own beautiful paintings - with this fresh, innovative book.

Author Biography

Joe Francis Dowden turned professional in 1982 and has since written many successful books and has been published by David & Charles, Sterling and now Search Press. He has sold out at numerous "one man" shows and has exhibited his work throughout Britain. He lives in Worthing, East Sussex.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
Materials	8	(6)
Making Water Look Wet	14	(4)
Composition	18	(4)
Flat Still Water	22	(12)
Puddles	34	(12)
Rippled Water	46	(12)
Seascape	58	(12)
Shallow Water	70	(12)
Richness and Depth	82	(14)
Index	96