Light and Shade in Watercolour - Hardcover

by Hazel Soan (Author)

Learn to paint light and shade like an expert with popular author and teacher Hazel Soan!

Mastering light and shadow is the key to successful watercolors, and Hazel Soan shows you how to see through the eyes of an artist and develop fantastic paintings. Packed with her colorful artworks, this helpful guide offers step-by-step exercises along with tried-and-true technical advice on conserving white paper to reveal highlights, getting the correct tonal values, achieving a balanced composition, and creating atmospheric effects.

Author Biography

Hazel Soan is a popular artist who divides her time between London and Cape Town, exhibiting her work widely. She has her own gallery in London, is the author of eight bestselling books, and has made several successful DVDs. She was one of the art experts in the popular Channel 4 TV series Watercolour Challenge. Her books include the very successful Learn Watercolour Quickly, Essence of Watercolour, and Watercolour Rainbow.