The fluidity and versatility of
watercolor makes it uniquely suited to captu
ring subtle variances of light and color. Internationally renowned
watercolor artist David Curtis’s comprehensive handbook offers expert guidance on harnessing the power of this medium to produce striking landscapes, portraits, and scenes. Curtis shares his methods for painting on location and in the studio, with sections devoted to selecting materials, developing ideas, choosing subjects and colors, and interpreting light effects. A generous selection of his atmospheric sketches, studies, and finished paintings—more than 100—accompany in-depth instructions for each technique, along with invaluable bits of practical wisdom garnered from years of experience.
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A Wonderful Sampling of David Curtis and his Methods
I had already enjoyed David's book about oil painting. An admirer of the work of David Curtis, I value this book even more! It is a wonderful sampling of the artist's awe-inspiring paintings, with technical information about his working methods woven within a narrative that puts the reader alongside the artist and his emotional responses to the subject, the point of view, etc. Later on in the book the artist does present examples illustrating his three ways of working: plein air, studio painting from reference sketches and photos, and a combination of the two previous methods. This book is a treasure for the watercolor enthusiast/collector as well as for the professional painter.
[Monday, September 29, 2008]
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Terrible print quality for the paper version
The print quality is terrible for the paper version. All the colors are washed out and flat. It is shame that you have to strain your eyes to appreciate beautiful paintings due to such poor print quality. I return the book.
[Sunday, June 29, 2008]
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David Curtis
This book is a beautiful watercolor text with helpful demonstrations. David is a terrific artist and the book is filled with tons of his paintings which are breathtaking and amazing. He gives great technical advice as well as inspiration for creating your own masterpieces.
[Saturday, April 12, 2008]
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