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David Bellamy’s Skies, Light and

Atmosphere in Watercolour A

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Publication May 2012
Price AUD $26.99
ISBN 9781844486779 A
Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm
Extent 80 pages N
Illustrations 100 Colour illustrations
Imprint Search Press
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Publisher Search Press
Classification Watercolour
BIC CODE/S WFA, AFCC E

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Description
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In this second book in a series covering elements of the landscape, renowned watercolourist, David Bellamy shows how to paint skies,
light and atmosphere and how choices involving these three key elements can affect a painting. Starting with skies, David Bellamy covers
basic techniques, composition, clouds, special effects like silver linings, sunsets and shafts of light, and much more, then there is a step by F
step dramatic sky demonstration. Next comes light, with plenty of advice including warm and cool light, using glazes, cast shadows, light
from different directions, painting the sun and reflected light, followed by a step by step demonstration featuring strong light and O
shadow. The atmosphere section covers haze and mist, fog, mountains in cloud, smoke and steam, rain, storms and tranquil moods, and
is followed by an atmospheric step by step painting of a waterfall. David Bellamy’s extensive travels and much admired painting style
ensure that there are plenty of beautiful, inspiring paintings of skies, light and atmosphere throughout the book.
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Watercolour is the perfect medium for capturing the changing moods of skies. David Bellamy is an expert in this type of art and in this
book, sets out to share some of the skills he has acquired over the years. He explains the techniques carefully and thoroughly in such a
way that anyone, no matter whether they are a beginner or experienced artist, can follow him. There are clear step by step photographs A
showing how to achieve the various effects. It is a good way of learning how to paint different cloud types, silver linings, shafts of light,
shadows, as well as getting the greatest effect from painting the sun. A good solid book, 'how to' book for artists with plenty of good
advice and help. T

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