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Drawing & Painting Portraits in

Watercolour A

DAVID THOMAS D

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Publication January 2016
Price AUD $42.99
ISBN 9781782210917 A
Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm
Extent 128 pages N
Illustrations 420 Colour illustrations
Imprint Search Press
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Publisher Search Press
Classification Watercolour
BIC CODE/S WFA E

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Description
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Portraiture is one of the most rewarding painting disciplines. In this book, experienced portrait artist David Thomas shows that it need
not be intimidating. Learn to use watercolour, pencil and charcoal to produce fresh and approachable portraits invested with life and
character. F

Reviews O

This book is methodically laid out, gently leading you up to portraiture through detailed explanations of tools, materials, choosing a
picture and the basic principles needed for a good portrait; all accompanied with beautiful and detailed pictures.
The 'drawing' part of the book is small, if you are looking to become competent at drawing then this isn't the right book, it feels more R
like practicing size, shape, proportion and tone in preparation for painting than learning to draw however it's fundamental to practice,
and become competent at the drawing stage, before attempting watercolour (I need to vastly improve before I can paint). It is suggested M
to use a 6B pencil for drawing but I found it too heavy/dark and will likely use others as well.
The painting section is the largest portion of the book; starting with basic and intermediate techniques, a compact and informative piece
on the use of colour followed by info on painting from both life and photos and lastly details that require special attention i.e. hair, eyes.
Lastly we have 3 heavily detailed watercolour step by steps, with lots of accompanying pictures, to practice the info detailed in the book. A
I like that you are told specific sizes of brush and where and how to use them, this makes painting (for the beginner/novice) that little bit
easier. T
This book is very well written, concise and the pictures are both beautiful and a great visual aid, I found it much more engaging than
previous watercolour books I have read and the exercises by far the most detailed. This isn't a book for someone wanting to just pick up
and have a go but for people who are willing to put in the work to become competent watercolour artists. I
I look forward to learning how to paint portraits once I have become more competent at drawing.
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