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Vin Rouge , Paul Riley
Parisian Side Street , Gerald Green
Portuguese Creek , Tom Robb
CONTENTS
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Introductionby Sally Bulgin(Publishing Editor, The Artist )
1 A Matter of Subject |
John Lidzey |
2 Fresh Start |
John Mitchell |
3 Start to Finish |
Judi Whitton |
4 Enhance your Colours |
Paul Riley |
5 Tide Lines |
Ray Balkwill |
6 Bright Ideas |
Julie Collins |
7 Fruits of Experiment |
Anuk Naumann |
8 Directional Pointers |
Gerald Green |
9 The Blues |
Tom Robb |
10 Go with the Flow |
Barry Herniman |
11 Beyond the Limits |
John Lidzey |
12 Brown Studies |
Tom Robb |
13 Direct Approach |
Judi Whitton |
14 Tone Control |
Hilary Jackson |
15 The Freedom of Mixed Media |
Anuk Naumann |
16 Citrus Hues |
Tom Robb |
17 Painting Nudes |
Sally Fisher |
18 Lost and Found |
Judi Whitton |
19 Fabrics and Folds |
Paul Riley |
20 Hundreds of Greens |
Julie Collins |
21 Lighter Darks |
Barry Herniman |
22 Crisp and Clear |
Gerald Green |
23 Going for Gold |
Anuk Naumann |
24 Time to Stop |
Judi Whitton |
Artists’ Biographies
About the Publisher
INTRODUCTION
Following the worldwide success and popularity of The Artist’s Problem Solver , first published in 2001 by HarperCollins from the long-running series in the UK’s The Artist magazine, we decided to collaborate on this second publication, concentrating this time on the most helpful watercolour problem-solving articles from the magazine series.
As I mention in my introduction to the first book, the aim of the ongoing series on which this most recent book is based is to tackle painting enthusiasts’ most common problems by posing their questions to top-class artist-tutors, who offer advice and possible solutions to each problem through down-to-earth instruction and demonstrations.
Pears in the Studio
(Anuk Naumann)
20.5 × 20.5 cm (8 × 8 in)
In this latest publication, the problems covered are those encountered specifically by watercolourists, although you may find that the ideas are relevant to painting subject matter in other media too. Watercolour is a wonderfully expressive medium, offering endless opportunities for portraying subjects, but it can be unpredictable and you may need guidance to overcome sticking points and reach your full potential. Here you will find a myriad of different watercolour problems which cover topics ranging from finding inspiration, using your chosen colours to their greatest effect and working up pictures from sketchbooks, to creating impact through tone control and recognizing the point at which to stop work on a painting. The subjects covered are also numerous and feature landscapes, seascapes, interiors and still-life paintings, as well as nudes, flowers and fabrics amongst others. There is something of value to every painter, whatever their level of skill.
Venice(Judi Whitton)
25.5 × 33 cm (10 × 13 in)
Each of the questions posed has been tackled by well-known practising artist-tutors with empathy for students’ concerns and needs. These include John Lidzey, Paul Riley, Ray Balkwill, Tom Robb and Judi Whitton, who offer advice based on their own approach to the subject or problem in hand. The result is a cornucopia of information, advice and inspiration to encourage watercolour painters of all levels of experience.
Publishing Editor, The Artist
1
A MATTER OF SUBJECT
What shall I paint next? Can you suggest new subjects that will stimulate renewed inspiration?
Answered by:
John Lidzey
The problem of finding a subject to paint seems to affect many artists, while others appear to have no trouble at all. From my own early experience I know the frustration of wasting a morning in failing to find something worthwhile to paint. It might be seen, I suppose, as a condition that is similar to writer’s block.
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