Breaking the Rules of Watercolour : Painting Secrets and Techniques by Shirley Trevena (2012, Hardcover)

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PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-101906388830
ISBN-139781906388836
eBay Product ID (ePID)113474106

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Book TitleBreaking the Rules of Watercolour : Painting Secrets and Techniques
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicTechniques / Watercolor Painting, General
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorShirley Trevena
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight33.5 Oz
Item Length11.1 in
Item Width8.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal751.422
SynopsisShirley Trevena is a well-known and successful watercolourist, with a huge international fan base. Throughout her career she has pushed the boundaries of watercolour and is regarded as one of Britain's most innovative artists in that medium. Shirley's watercolours are visually inspiring, vibrant in colour and strong in composition This, her third book, shows how she achieves her stunning results by pushing the medium to its limits. Shirley takes the reader through 10 paintings in great detail and shares all her professional tips and painting secrets. In addition, each painting has large close-up details so the reader can really see all the brushstrokes. Shirley breaks the conventional rules of watercolour in many different ways: through her compositions, strange perspectives, fascinating textures and, above all, the strength and vibrancy of her colour combinations. In Breaking the Rules of Watercolour , Shirley explains all her painting decisions and demonstrates her techniques at every stage. In this way, she encourages all watercolourists, whatever their level, to experiment with the medium and produce exciting and challenging work of their own., Rules may be made to be broken, but few break them with the artistry of acclaimed watercolorist and bestselling author Shirley Trevena. Shirley's compositions, strange perspectives, fascinating textures, and vibrant color combinations have shattered the boundaries of the medium. Now this gifted artist guides readers through ten of her own paintings, sharing professional tips and secrets, and explaining her decisions and techniques. She not only reveals how she achieves her stunning results but inspires watercolorists of every level to produce their own challenging work.", Rules may be made to be broken, but few break them with the artistry of acclaimed watercolorist and bestselling author Shirley Trevena. Shirleys compositions, strange perspectives, fascinating textures, and vibrant color combinations have shattered the boundaries of the medium. Now this gifted artist guides readers through ten of her own paintings, sharing professional tips and secrets, and explaining her decisions and techniques. She not only reveals how she achieves her stunning results but inspires watercolorists of every level to produce their own challenging work., Throughout her career Shirley Trevena has pushed the boundaries of watercolour and is regarded as one of Britain's most innovative artists in that medium. This, her third book, shows how she achieves her vibrant colours and strong compositions by pushing the medium to its limits.
LC Classification NumberND2420

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  • Not worth it.

    This artist simply uses her own style and does not discuss other styles. The book is all about her.

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  • Great informational watercolor book...

    Great informational watercolor book

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