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Take Three Colours
25 Quick and Easy Watercolours Using 3 Brushes and 3 Tubes of Paint
Series: Take Three Colours
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Learn to paint 25 stunning watercolours using only three colours and three brushes each time.
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Learn to paint colourful watercolours using only three colours in this collection of projects, tips and techniques from the innovative Take Three Colours series.
Each of the 25 projects explores a variety of watercolour techniques and walks the reader through a sequence of clear steps using a selection of three pure colours and their many mixes, and only three brushes to complete the work.
Project themes include landscapes, seascapes, flowers, mountains, lakes and rivers, and snow scenes. There is also a comprehensive glossary at the end of the book, exploring some of the most commonly used terms and techniques featured in the book.
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Take Three Colours
Learn to paint colourful watercolours using only three colours in this collection of projects, tips and techniques from the innovative Take Three Colours series. Each of the 25 projects explores a variety of watercolour techniques and walks the reader through a sequence of clear steps using a selection of three pure colours and their many mixes, and only three brushes...PaperbackSold Out
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Take Three Colours is praised for its innovative approach to watercolour painting, simplifying the process by using just three colours and three brushes. The book features 25 projects that cover diverse subjects such as landscapes, seascapes, and flowers, making it accessible for beginners and refreshing for seasoned artists seeking to revitalise their practice. The reviews commend its practicality, value, and ability to spark creativity by stripping down the complexity often associated with art books, making it a delightful and accessible resource for artists at any level.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781782219828
Publisher: Search Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 November 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Illustration: 700 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 814g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Julie King lives in Kent. She was brought up in March in Cambridgeshire where she attended Cambridge College of Arts and Technology to pursue a Foundation in Art, followed by a degree in Printed Textile design, at Trent Polytechnic Nottingham achieving a First class (Hons). She then went on to design household textiles, wallpapers and prints for ceramics inspired by her love of flowers.
Julie is a regular contributor to Leisure Painter magazine, and has written a number of art books.
Matthew Palmer is a renowned demonstrator of watercolour painting, and his classes are particularly popular with beginners. He has been painting professionally for over 20 years and specializes in landscapes, still life and animals. He has his own studio at his home in Derbyshire, UK and teaches hundreds of people each week, as well as running watercolour workshops and holidays. He has many personal exhibitions, participates in several art shows and appears regularly on television as well as on his own internet-based art show at www.watercolour.tv.
Geoff Kersey is an experienced watercolourist and is much in demand as a teacher and demonstrator. He lives and works in Derbyshire, where he has a studio, and he exhibits extensively. He has made many watercolour DVDs, contributes to various art publications and has written many best-selling watercolour books. He now runs highly successful online tutorials via his website www.watercolourlandscapes.co.uk.
Grahame Booth tutors workshops and holiday courses around the world. He is a popular demonstrator for art clubs and his paintings have been awarded many national and international awards. His work is featured in books, videos and art magazines, including Artists & Illustrators. Grahame is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His work is represented in private collections worldwide and in public collections in Ireland and the USA. He is Past President of the Ulster Watercolour Society and a member of the Watercolour Society of Ireland.
To see more of Grahame's work visit www.grahamebooth.com.
Stephen Coates was born in Sheffield in 1960. Son of a draughtsman, he was introduced to drawing at a very young age. He excelled in art at school but chose a career in retail, working first in the music industry for 16 years followed by another 16 years running his own catering business. In 2011 he traded his sandwich business for a career in art and teaching. Stephen exhibits at a variety of art shows and loves to share his experiences with people.
Visit Stephen's website www.coatesart.co.uk.
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