Robert Warren's Guide to Painting Water Scenes

225 Pages·2011·13.5 MB·English

by  Warren

ROBERT WARREN’S
painting
guide to
water
scenes
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Robert Warren's Guide to Painting Water Scenes. Copyright © 2006 by
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Warren, Robert.
Robert Warren’s guide to painting water scenes / Robert Warren. -- 1st ed.
p. cm.
ISBN-13: 978-1-58180851-3 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN-13: 978-1-60061-615-0 (EPUB)
ISBN-10: 1-58180-851-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)
eISBN: 978-1-44031-746-0
1. Water in art. 2. Painting--Technique. I. Title. II. Title: Guide to painting
water scenes.
ND1460.W39W37 2007
751.45’436--dc22
2006011256
Editor: Holly Davis
Production Coordinator: Greg Nock
Designer: Clare Finney
Interior Layout Artist: Jessica Schultz
Photographer: Christine Polomsky
METRIC CONVERSION CHART
to convert to multiply by
Inches Centimeters 2.54
Centimeters Inches 0.4
Feet Centimeters 30.5
Centimeters Feet 0.03
Yards Meters 0.9
Meters Yards 1.1
About the Author
Robert Warren has been a professional artist for more than 30 years. Although
greatly influenced by his mentor and dear friend, the late William Alexander, his
ala prima style of painting and teaching has been self-taught and his style has
greatly evolved and developed over the span of his career.
Robert opened his current studio, Robert Warren’s Art Loft, in Canal
Winchester, Ohio, in 1986. He teaches monthly seminars and classes from
beginning through advanced levels to students from around the country and the
world. He has produced more than 200 instructional art shows for Alexander
Art, Inc. and the Martin/ F. Weber company. “The Art of Robert Warren” has
been broadcast worldwide for over 15 years on numerous cable and Public
Broadcasting Stations. He has also authored nine instructional books.
Robert’s website, www.RobertWarrenArtLoft.com, includes his gallery
pieces, schedules of classes, and supplies, DVDs, or instructional material
available for purchase.
Dedication
I would like to dedicate this book to my wife, Donna, and our artistic children
Amanda, Robin, and Shawn for their limitless love and support through many
years of enduring my artistic endeavors. I would also like to dedicate this to my
mother, Vera Warren, who taught me great determination and provided me with
the encouragement since childhood to continue my artistic journey. Last, I would
like to thank my many loyal students who over a period of 30 years have
encouraged and challenged me to grow. My hope is that I have touched your life
as profoundly as you have mine.
Acknowledgments
Throughout any successful career, there are always those special individuals that
have driven us with the fuel of inspiration. By combining inspiration and
determination with a shot of confidence, a skill is developed and a passion is
born. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge some of the most
influential people in my artistic career: Jean Dodson, my art teacher from
elementary through high school. Through her encouragement, I decided to major
in art in college.
Dante Vena, Ph.D., my favorite and very inspiring college art professor at
Ohio University. He recently retired as the head of the art department at the
University of Massachusetts, but is still going strong.
My sister Lea Myles, who also became a renowned artist after getting
acquainted with William Alexander and insisted that I meet this eccentric man
with so much enthusiasm for life and painting. In fact, it was Lea who wrote and
coordinated the first televised “how-to” oil painting programs with William
Alexander. Many of today’s television artists owe her a debt of gratitude for
introducing this new media to millions of viewers.
My dear friend, the late William Alexander, my biggest source of artistic
inspiration. He taught me to make art fun and the rewards of sharing my passion
with others. Although my style has drastically changed from the “big mountains
and pine tree paintings” that Bill was known for, I still credit him for starting me
on my career path.
Thanks to my editor, Holly Davis of North Light Books, for her professional
yet gentle expertise in completing this book, and to Kathy Kipp for tying up all
the loose ends.
contents
MATERIALS
METHODS & TECHNIQUES
Golden Ocean Sunset
Autumn Lake
Tropical Surf & Shadows
Water Lily Pond
Wave & Light Patterns
Bridge to Upper Falls
Floral Garden Reflections
Snowy Blue Run Creek
Big Thompson River Canyon
Rocky Mountain River
Deep Forest Stream
Back Harbor Morning
PATTERNS