The Essence of Watercolour: The Secrets and Techniques of Watercolour Painting Revealed

151 Pages·2017·18.63 MB·English

by  Hazel Soan

The Essence of
Watercolour
Belonging
33 x 25 cm (13 x 10 in)
Watercolour is the perfect medium for capturing moments in time.

Ripening in Tuscany
30 x 30 cm (12 x 12 in)
The organic colours and overlapping tints of watercolour breathe life into the apricots
ripening on the tree.
The Essence of
Watercolour
Hazel Soan
Dedication: To all my readers.
Acknowledgements: Huge thanks go to Cathy Gosling for her
faith in my writing and to Kristy Richardson who has been a joy
to work with. Thanks go to Winsor & Newton for responding to
my questions so effectively. Thank you also to Angela and
Janice for their help and to Lorraine McCreery for the photo
reference on here. A special thank you to my husband and son
for their love.
Contents
The Appeal of Watercolour
1 Being Transparent
2 The Fusion of Colour
3 The Way of the Brush
4 Playing the Right Note
5 Painting the Light
6 Open For Manipulation
7 The Kiss of Simplicity
8 Learning to See
Gallery
Wild Intervals
25 x 102 cm (10 x 40 in)
Watercolour can suggest so much within its gentle evocative blends.