{"product_id":"watercolour-the-natural-world-paperback","title":"Watercolour the Natural World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Pond\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatercolour the Natural World\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to painting nature which\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e also shows how art can promote understanding of our environment and the animals and plants that inhabit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritically acclaimed wildlife painter Tim Pond takes the reader on a journey from pole to pole to discover pristine frozen wilderness areas, coniferous forests and dense tropical rainforests. They are introduced to species that have made these habitats their home and discover how they have evolved to survive fierce winters or sweltering rainforest temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach section is \u003cstrong\u003epacked with tips\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e techniques and\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e concepts \u003c\/strong\u003ethat can speed up the reader's progress in\u003cstrong\u003e learning to paint \u003c\/strong\u003emountains, forests, waterscapes, plants and animals. It applies the lessons of the life class to every subject and includes \u003cstrong\u003esuggested activities\u003c\/strong\u003e such as painting in aquariums, zoos, Natural History museums and outdoors in the landscape. Working from a photograph is explored, too, so that readers that can't see their subjects in real life can also \u003cstrong\u003efully participate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis guide is suitable for all abilities\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether entirely new to watercolour painting or an experienced professional. Drawing methods are taught to help the reader \u003cstrong\u003econceive the fundamentals of form\u003c\/strong\u003e. It then \u003cstrong\u003eexplores colour theory \u003c\/strong\u003eand the \u003cstrong\u003ebest watercolour combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e to capture the brilliance of nature, from green leaves and the patterns of animal coats to the bright plumes of exotic birds. \u003cstrong\u003eKey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e foundation techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e are fully explained, as well as \u003cstrong\u003especific techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as using a dry brush to create the impression of fur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.8 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766889611552,"sku":"9781784946395","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ecb6a35bc1017d3b118b57c70d92ec91.webp?v=1780300647","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/watercolour-the-natural-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}