Water Colour Painting

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Philadelphia: J.В. Lippincott Company; London: Seeley, Service & Co., Ltd., 1918. — 256 p.Whether just starting out or already skilled with a brush ’’Water Colour Painting’’ is an exceptional instructional guide by artist Alfred Rich and will help improve both your own work and your appreciation for water color in general.Alfred Rich's book is intended to be a practical guide that while occasionally dipping its toe in the theoretical, mostly reads as a how-to manual. The author intended ’’Water Colour Painting’’ to be accessible by not only the well-practised artist, but also the complete neophyte. Thus, the work logically begins with the basics of water colour painting. The first chapter details the selection of high quality supplies, in particular paper, a board, and easel. The text features a total of twenty-eight chapters, which focus on a wide range of topics including the colour box and general materials, the correct method for using water colours, proper composition when drawing landscapes, the drawing of clouds and skies, and many more. The latter half of the book sees Rich explore specific landscapes he has been challenged by, and the guide concludes with a general commentary on art and a summary of some of the most influential water colour painters.’’Water Colour Painting’’ is a thorough guidebook about the art. Rich effectively addresses both the inexperienced and veteran painter and has thus created an instructional with mass appeal. Whether you have just taken up painting or have been doing it for your entire life, there is sure to be information contained in this manual that will help you to become a better artist.’’Water Colour Painting’’ is everything an instructional guide should be. It is clearly written, logically presented, and rife with valuable information. If you are seeking a text to help improve your artistic skills, Alfred W. Rich's book is a clear choice.Contents Paper, Board, Easel The Colour Box, and Materials Generally . Drawing Still Life Method of Usino Water-Colours Composition in Landscape Some Difficulties in Working from Nature, and How to Meet Them Clouds and Skies Sussex Kent Warwickshire and the Neighbouring Counties Newbury (Berks) to Hungerford and Devizes, and back across Wiltshire to Salisbury The Fens and Wolds of Lincolnshire Richmond and Swaledale, Yorkshire Shropshire Rye and Winohelsea Corfe Castle and its Neighbourhood London The Thames from London Bridge to Hampton Court and Oxford Colchester and Mersea Island A Visit то Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire On the Study of Trees from Nature A Lesson at Richmond, Yorkshire Water-Colour Painters Past and Present John Constable; John SellCotman; Franoia; Richard Parkes Bonington; Samuel Prout; David Cox Other Artists; the Present Generation Pictures to be Studied and those to be Avoided Emotion in Art Index