Alvaro Castagnet’s Watercolour Masterclass – eBook
Understanding the 4 Pillars of Watercolour
In this exciting Watercolour Masterclass, Alvaro Castagnet reveals the 4 Pillars of Watercolour, generously sharing magnificent paintings and giving demonstrations of what can be achieved when you apply the four elements Alvaro considers indispensable in order to create a successful painting; one that captures the essence of your subject and to make a powerful work that is dynamic, compelling and emotionally moving. You will find there is a big difference between painting with watercolours, which is about technique, and knowing how to paint a watercolour, which is about Art!
EACH OF THE 4 PILLARS OF WATERCOLOUR EXPLAINED
The 4 Pillars are the cornerstones of good painting – the four elements you need to consider in every painting in order to capture the essence of your subject and to make a powerful work that is dynamic, compelling and emotionally moving. This will give you immense satisfaction and encourage you to go on.
LEARN TO PAINT A WATERCOLOUR NOT WITH WATERCOLOR
Learn how to use your brush for glorious washes – mixing colours on the paper, letting them spread and combine, seeing the magic that happens when pigments and water merge to create different effects. You will also learn essential guidelines on key topics to focus on to develop your own, distinctive style of painting great watercolors, such as:
- Design Principles you should know
- Learn from every painting you make
- How each brushstroke conveys a message
- Transcend technique
- Create tension with light hues and strong shadows
- Use shapes as anchor points
- Handling form, shadow and texture
- Create the composition for a more dynamic result
- How rhythm suggests the essence of a person
- How to know when your painting is finished
$24.95
