Books
Learn to Sketch
Written by popular TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw, it is one of the four top-selling titles in the Learn to Paint series, and provides an ideal introduction to this essential skill.Sketching is a vital artistic skill and painters of all standards need to be able to sketch. In this book Alwyn Crawshaw looks at all aspects of sketching on location, explaining how to use sketches either as works of art in their own right or as reference for later drawings or paintings.
Contents include:
- advice on sketching materials & equipment
- using pencil, charcoal, conté pencil, pen & ink and watercolour
- guidance on perspective
- help with design and composition
- sketching in colour
In addition, there are numerous practical exercises and several step-by-step demonstrations to encourage readers to put their new skills into practice.
Watercolour Painting Course
This book covers everything that the beginner needs to know about watercolour painting in 32 comprehensive lessons. Filled with clear instruction and wonderful examples, this is a great introduction to watercolours.Readers are encouraged to work through each lesson in turn so that gradually they will improve their technique and gain in confidence. Alwyn Crawshaw explains each process clearly and offers advice and encouragement at every stage.The book includes:A series of practical lessons covering all the basic watercolour methods and techniques
• Simple exercises and several step-by-step painting demonstrations, with clear and detailed instructions
• Revealing examples of ‘what went wrong’, showing how to avoid common painting problems
• A wide variety of subjects – trees, water, skies, flowers, buildings, people, boats and animals
Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner
If you have ever wanted to learn to paint, but lacked the confidence to start, then Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you. With more than 70 simple step-by-step demonstrations and the teaching expertise of three well-known professional artists, this book will teach event the most hesitant of beginners the skills and techniques needed to start painting.
