Watercolor Plein Air Basics

Name: Watercolor Plein Air Basics
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781667887449
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A Guide to Outdoor Watercolor Painting

By Shuang Li

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Watercolor Plein Air Basics by award-winning artist Shuang Li is a clear and accessible guide to painting outdoors with watercolours. It covers every step from choosing the right equipment to tackling challenges in the open air and completing a finished piece. Alongside practical tips, the book teaches fundamental observation and design skills essential for successful plein air painting. With over 100 illustrations and a unique gallery pairing original paintings with their real-life locations, this work is an invaluable resource for beginners and intermediate artists eager to explore the joys of painting en plein air.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for beginner and intermediate watercolour artists interested in plein air painting and those looking to build their observational and compositional skills in outdoor settings.

An essential guide to outdoor watercolor painting. With in-depth illustrations and step-by-step demonstrations, award-winning watercolor artist and author Shuang Li presents everything you need to know about painting watercolor outdoors. Richly illustrated and easy to understand, this book is the one-stop resource for anyone who wants to explore the excitement of watercolor painting En Plein Air.

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Clear and easy to understand, award-winning watercolour artist and author Shuang Li presents everything you need to know about painting watercolour outdoors. As a highly experienced plein air artist and watercolour instructor, Shuang guides beginning and intermediate watercolour artists through the entire watercolour plein air painting process, from selecting equipment and tools to conquering outdoor challenges and finishing a plein air watercolour.

Going beyond the practical application of techniques, Shuang also helps new plein air watercolourists learn fundamental observation and design skills, from finding an ideal location to designing, developing, and completing a plein air watercolour. This book also features a unique plein air gallery with Shuang's watercolours and painting locations side-by-side for easy comparison.

Richly illustrated with over 100 images and paintings, this one-stop guide is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to explore the excitement of watercolour painting En Plein Air.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667887449

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 526g

Pages: 136

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About the Author

Born and raised in China, Shuang Li had formal, academic fine art training throughout her school life, receiving her BA in Graphic Design and MA in Art History. After moving to the United States, she received an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree from the University of Oregon.
Shuang Li is a signature member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, the National Watercolor Society, the American Impressionist Society, and the American Society of Marine Artists. In addition, she is an elected artist member of the California Art Club and the American Artists Professional League. Shuang Li's plein air and studio watercolors have won numerous awards at regional, national, and international prestigious art exhibitions.
Shuang Li has served as a faculty member for the Plein Air Convention since 2018. Besides plein air painting demonstrations and workshops, she also frequently serves as an invited juror for plein air events, art competitions, and art exhibitions.