Watercolor Painting: A Comprehensive Approach to Mastering the Medium
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.14 (600 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823006735 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Full of Little Gold Nuggets Carole P I bought this book somewhat reluctantly because while the description and other reviews sounded good, the preview of the feature paintings didn't thrill me that much. To be honest, I'm not all that keen on the author's artistic style. And being an artist, I am nothing if not particular when it comes to visual things.However, I went ahead and bought it. And don't you know--once I dug in, I was compelled to read it cover to cover. Hoffman distills the craft of making g. "Not Just for Watercolor Painters" according to M Sharkey. I, too, have had the good fortune to study with Tom Hoffmann. Although I primarily work in oils and pastels, Tom's approach to painting, summarized in this excellent book, has proven very useful for me in terms of the types of questions one must ask before applying any paint to the surface. The processes outlined in the book have helped me to stay fresh in my paintings. The title of this book could easy have been "Confident Strokes" - for that is the essence of Tom's. In the flow of watercolor painting If you are an artist stepping into the flow of watercolor painting for the first time, or are already in mid-stream, "Watercolor Painting" by Tom Hoffmann is your best survival guide. It should have been written 15 years ago when my brush first touched those colorful waters. What Mr. Hoffmann writes about; the big picture, the fundamentals of painting, the handling of the water and pigments, understanding yourself, and more, are all written so that they can be unders
. His paintings have been exhibited at the Seattle Art Museum, the Frye Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, the Copley Society of Boston, and the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. He received his BFA from Amherst College and an MA in Art Education from the University of London. Tom Hoffmann is a practicing artist and teacher who has been dedicated to the watercolor medium for more than thirty years. He currently teaches thre
This complete guide to understanding the relationships between color, value, wetness, and composition unravels the mysteries of watercolor to help your practice evolve. Experienced teacher and acclaimed artist Tom Hoffmann offers a unique, inquiry-based approach that shows you how to translate any subject into the language of watercolor. The beauty of a watercolor painting lies in its diaphanous layers, delicate strokes, and luminous washes. However, the very features that define the beauty of the medium can make it difficult to master. With Hoffmann as your guide, you’ll learn the key questions to ask yourself at every turn and time-tested methods to help you reach solutions. Hoffmann’s thorough explanations and step-by-step demonstrations delineate the process of composing a painting in watercolor, while art from more than thirty-five past and present masters, including John Singer Sargent, Ogden Pleissner, George Post, Emil Kosa, Jr., Mary Whyte, Trevor Chamberlain, Lars Lerin, Torgeir Schjølberg, Piet Lap, Leslie Frontz, and Alvaro Castagnet serve to illustrate and inspire. Whether you’re a serious beginner o
He received his BFA from Amherst College and an MA in Art Education from the University of London. He currently teaches three levels of watercolor classes at the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, Washington. . His paintings have been exhibited at the Seattle Art Museum, the Frye Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, the Copley Society of Boston, and the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. About the AuthorTom Hoffmann is a practicing artist and teacher who has been dedicated to the watercolor medium for more than thirty years