Charles Reid's Watercolor Secrets
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (972 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581804237 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He's the author of Painting Flowers in Watercolor with Charles Reid, among other books, and lives in Green's Farms, Connecticut. About the Author Charles Reid is well-loved throughout the world for his paintings, books and workshops.
"Reid's techniques and advice are unique" according to Joanna D.. Charles Reid is a noted watercolorist. His technique is loose yet structured; he does portraits, landscapes, florals all with exceptional dash yet clearly he is following rules of some kind. What are they? He reveals his ideas on composition, color and things specific to watercolor. His use of the white of the paper is extraordinary; he doesn't just restrict this to highlights, but leaves large patches of paper that lets the eye fill in the subject in a very exciting manner.The book is in a longer-than-wide format and beautifully printed. The example paintings are lovely--you just want to. The Real Deal As a newcomer to watercolor painting, I have purchased an extensive library of books on the subject to better educate myself in this wonderful media. I stumbled upon "Charles Reid'sWatercolor Secrets" at a bookstore and it is my favorite of all the books I've seen. It is a beautifully printed book and his paintings are extraordinary, I am just blown away by his consummate skill as an artist.His use of color and negative space(white paper) are remarkable.A wide range of subjects are covered, landscapes, flowers, French Villas and towns etc.What really sets him apart however,are his waterco. Roderick J. Brown said The Magic Sketchbook. I first met Charles Reid and his wife Judy in 1988 and it was the beginning of an endless learning process ever since. I have learnt so much about watercolour from his books over the years since then. Charles' books are amazing in that he holds nothing back and just discloses all his knowledge in a wonderful style that is easy to learn from. Invariably there are step by step demonstrations to illustrate his methods. This book is a gem in that it is a compilation of his sketchbooks with each sketch accompanied by short notations explaining the key points in each. It gives you a remarkable
He's the author of Painting Flowers in Watercolor with Charles Reid, among other books, and lives in Green's Farms, Connecticut. Charles Reid is well-loved throughout the world for his paintings, books and workshops.
A lifetime of watercolor expertise - at your fingertips!In Charles Reid's Watercolor Secrets, professional artist Charles Reid offers you an inside glimpse into his sketchbooks, sharing actual pages along with critiques and insights he's gleaned through years of practice. With each entry, you'll learn how to improve your own watercolor technique. Discover how to:Simplify your shadow shapesCreate form using silhouettesUse edges to create a crisp or soft effectPrepare your supplies to paint outdoorsBalance your use of detail by focusing on the essentialsQuickly capture the essence of the environment in which you're paintingFive detailed step-by-step demonstrations guide you in creating watercolor masterpieces of your own. With Reid's concise and encouraging explanations, you'll feel as if you've found your own personal teacher.