This is a stunning watercolour title new in paperback. Leading watercolourist reveals the secrets behind his atmospheric, light-filled paintings. Watercolour is ideal for capturing the transient effects of light and, with compact and lightweight materials, is the perfect medium for plein-air painting. Leading watercolour painter David Curtis is a strong advocate of working on site, observing and capturing changing conditions and effects. In this beautifully illustrated book, he explains in detail his two main methods for working on location - for quick, loose studies and for more controlled and detailed paintings. He also shows how to collect reference material on the spot and develop this into resolved paintings back at the studio.He provides helpful instructions on interpreting light effects, with strong guidance on choosing materials, exploring techniques, composition, tone and colour and associated topics. This invaluable advice is complemented by a wealth of sketches, finished works and step-by-step demonstration paintings to illustrate different points and inspire further ideas.

This is a stunning watercolour title new in paperback. Leading watercolourist reveals the secrets behind his atmospheric, light-filled paintings. Watercolour is ideal for capturing the transient effects of light and, with compact and lightweight materials, is the perfect medium for plein-air painting. Leading watercolour painter David Curtis is a strong advocate of working on site, observing and capturing changing conditions and effects. In this beautifully illustrated book, he explains in detail his two main methods for working on location - for quick, loose studies and for more controlled and detailed paintings. He also shows how to collect reference material on the spot and develop this into resolved paintings back at the studio.He provides helpful instructions on interpreting light effects, with strong guidance on choosing materials, exploring techniques, composition, tone and colour and associated topics. This invaluable advice is complemented by a wealth of sketches, finished works and step-by-step demonstration paintings to illustrate different points and inspire further ideas.

David Curtis is one of the UK's best-known and most successful watercolourists. He won first prize in the Singer and Friedlander/Sunday Times Watercolour Competition in 1992. Further awards include the Stanley Grimm Memorial Prize, the Collins Brown Award and the Roberson Award. His work is widely exhibited and is also published as fine-art cards and prints. Robin Capon is the author of many books on practical art, including Colour and Light in Oils with Nicholas Verrall, also published by B T Batsford. He is also a regular contributor to The Artist and Leisure Painter magazines.

2008-05-15 Light and mood in Watercolour by David Curtis

Marvellous book.Over 100 Pictures to admire and be inspired by.Thorough explanation of materials and working methods.In my opinion,far superior to "Discovering Watercolour" by Jack Merriott.Much to learn and profit from in this book which I recommend to all watercolourists who are looking for developing techniques in Landscape,Cityscape,Interiors,Boats and Harbours,figures and crowds.So much practice material here, I'm glad I own this book.