Drawing and Painting the Seashore |
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| Author:
| Ravet-Haevermans, Agathe |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4081-8400-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Imprint: | A&C Black Visual Arts |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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The perfect guide for nature lovers who want to draw and paint with watercolours, this book begins with a brief history of seaside scenes in art, a guide to the materials required and the basics of drawing. This is followed by step-by-step, illustrated instructions on how to draw plants, seashells, marine birds, fish, and a range of seaside landscapes, from sand dunes to shingles. The author explains how to paint tricky elements such as reflections on the water or the mother-of-pearl...
More DescriptionThe perfect guide for nature lovers who want to draw and paint with watercolours, this book begins with a brief history of seaside scenes in art, a guide to the materials required and the basics of drawing. This is followed by step-by-step, illustrated instructions on how to draw plants, seashells, marine birds, fish, and a range of seaside landscapes, from sand dunes to shingles. The author explains how to paint tricky elements such as reflections on the water or the mother-of-pearl in a seashell with clear, labelled diagrams. Beautifully illustrated, this book will delight any artist who loves the seaside.