En Plein Air: Light & Color - by Iain Stewart (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Geared for beginning artists, [this book] introduces a variety of techniques for on-location watercolor painting. Following a brief introduction to the basics of painting en plein air and an overview of the necessary tools and materials, you will learn how to choose a subject and paint a compelling outdoor composition using the subtleties of watercolor to create ... expressive subjects and themes--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Take your watercolor painting beyond the studio--learn how to effectively use color and light to capture mood, create atmosphere, and convey emotion on location.</b> <p/> Geared for beginning artists, <i>En Plein Air: Light & Color</i> introduces a variety of techniques for on-location watercolor painting. Following a brief introduction to the <b>basics of painting <i>en plein air</i></b> and an overview of the necessary <b>tools and materials</b>, you will learn how to choose a subject and paint a compelling outdoor composition using the subtleties of watercolor to create beautifully expressive subjects and themes. <p/> Other important topics include <b>perspective</b>, rendering the background and foreground, capturing <b>both urban and pastoral landscapes</b>, mastering color to convey weather and time of day, and much more. From choosing just the right subject to awaiting the perfect time of day, let <i>En Plein Air: Light & Color </i>guide you in your artistic travels as you explore this daring and expressive medium. <p/> Painting outdoors is a rewarding, peaceful experience full of joy, adventure, and persistence. Let the <b>En Plein Air Series</b> guide you in your artistic travels as you explore this daring and expressive method of painting, wherever you may be.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>"Beautifully and profusely illustrated in full color throughout... ideal and unreservedly recommended."</b>--<i><b>Midwest Book Review</b></i><br><br><b>"Open-air painting adventures await you, and internationally acclaimed watercolorist Iain Stewart can set you off on the right foot with his book<i> En Plein Air: Light Color</i>."</b>--<i><b>Artists Magazine</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Iain Stewart</b> is a watercolor artist and illustrator and a signature member of both the American and National Watercolor Societies. His work has received numerous awards in international competition and he is a sought after juror and workshop instructor. He is also an architectural illustrator with an international clientele, a business he has run for the last 20 years. Iain maintains a studio in Opelika, Alabama.</p>
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