Painting - The Urban Sketching Handbook Working with Color: Techniques for Using Watercolor and Color Media on the Go (Volume 7) (Urban Sketching Handbooks, 7)

The Urban Sketching Handbook Working with Color: Techniques for Using Watercolor and Color Media on the Go (Volume 7) (Urban Sketching Handbooks, 7)

Name: The Urban Sketching Handbook Working with Color: Techniques for Using Watercolor and Color Media on the Go (Volume 7) (Urban Sketching Handbooks, 7)
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Book Synopsis: Learn to express yourself through color while painting on location with the in-depth tips and techniques of Working with Color, the fifth volume in the Urban Sketching Handbook series. Expert watercolorist, illustrator, instructor, and co-founder of Urban Sketchers Montreal Shari Blaukopf shares her essential color tips about color-water ratio, achieving bold color, avoiding muddy washes, painting in layers, and using wet-in-wet techniques. This essential handbook covers:

supplies and materials
sample color palettes
color mixing
using limited palettes
monochrome sketches
the power of complementary colors
using evocative, expressive

With a focus on using watercolor with greater confidence and knowledge, the book also delves into pencil and ink and watersoluble pencils. The instructional text is enhanced with stunning watercolor illustrations by the author and other expert urban sketchers from beautiful locations around the globe. The illustrations include examples of color swatches showing value; mixing; illustrations of complementary, analogous, and neutral color schemes; and sample galleries. Working with Color is an indispensable guide for on-location artists looking to expand and strengthen their expressive use of color.

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Are you an aspiring artist who loves painting on location? Discover the secret to expressing yourself through vibrant colors with the Urban Sketching Handbook Working with Color! In this fifth volume of the renowned Urban Sketching Handbook series, watercolorist and instructor Shari Blaukopf shares her expert tips and techniques for using watercolor and color media on the go.

With Working with Color, you'll learn how to achieve bold and expressive shades while avoiding muddy washes. Blaukopf covers a wide range of valuable topics, including color-water ratio, painting in layers, and the power of complementary colors. Gain confidence in your watercolor skills as you explore pencil and ink usage and discover the wonders of watersoluble pencils.

Supplement your color knowledge by exploring sample color palettes and learning effective color mixing techniques. Whether you prefer monochrome sketches or want to experiment with limited palettes, this essential handbook has got you covered. To help you visualize the concepts, the book features stunning watercolor illustrations by Blaukopf and other talented urban sketchers from various breathtaking locations around the world.

Unlock your artistic potential and bring your sketches to life with the Urban Sketching Handbook Working with Color! Delve into the pages of this indispensable guide and discover how to expand and strengthen your expressive use of color. Elevate your on-location paintings and create captivating artwork that truly stands out.

Ready to take your urban sketching to the next level? Grab your copy of Working with Color today and start coloring your world with confidence!

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