Landscape Problems & Solutions (Trouble-Shooting Handbook)

by Trudy Friend

Overview

A no-nonsense trouble-shooting guide to improving watercolour and drawing techniques by artist, Trudy Friend. This book includes an introduction to essential techniques and materials that help to sharpen the skills of the aspiring artist. The unique problem-and-solution format is easy to follow and designed to help tackle any landscape subject with confidence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780715316504
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	07/13/2004
Series:	A Trouble-Shooting Handbook Series
Edition description:	2nd Revised ed.
Pages:	122
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.26(d)

About the Author

Trudy Friend is an experienced artist and teacher and is a regular contributor to Leisure Painter for which she devised the popular 'Problems and Solutions' column. She has also written for The Artist and Artists & Illustrators. Trudy runs specialist courses in all media from her studio in Monmouthshire.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	4
	Materials	6
	Drawing Techniques	12
	Watercolour Techniques	18
	Mixed-media Techniques	28
	Correcting and Repairing Mistakes	32
	Perspective in Composition	34
	Tone	38
	Colour	40
	Aerial Perspective	44
	Working Outdoors	46
	Problems and Solutions
Theme 1	Skies and Clouds	48
Theme 2	Water	60
Theme 3	Mountains and Hills	72
Theme 4	Bridges and Buildings	84
Theme 5	Country, Urban and City Landscapes	96
Theme 6	Trees and Woodland	108
	Index	120