Paint Luxurious Textures in Watercolor
Author | : Jennifer Sheffer |
Publisher | : North Light Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2005-04-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 1581805152 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781581805154 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Texture is one of the most crucial elements of any successful painting - and now, with Paint Luxurious Textures in Watercolor, readers can discover the secrets of this powerful technique. This book features: An overview of texture techniques, including glazing, underpainting of and masking; 15 close-up, step-by-step demonstrations of how to create texture for a variety of subjects, including lace, embroidered silk, silver teapots of and cats; Two longer demonstrations that show readers how to combine all of the texture techniques discussed throughout to create a sophisticated, multi-layered painting; Readers will learn how to capture rich textures so realistic of that their paintings will seem to jump off the canvas.