Product Overview
Capture the elusive nature of light, and make your paintings glow with richness and realism. Dramatic Light shows you how, blending inspiring artwork with clear, step-by-step demonstrations for working in both watercolor and oil. Your paintings will improve instantly as you follow hands-on, visual guidance for recreating the basic principles of light: transparency, translucency, luminosity and reflections. This remarkable book features:
- 16 step-by-step demonstrations that show you how see and paint light in it many forms
- A range of styles and subjects to admire and borrow from, including flowers, landscapes, people and still lifes
- Detailed instruction for mastering challenging textures, such as sparkling glass, sheer fabric, moonlit skies, shimmering water and more
- Visual comparisons that highlight common mistakes and how to fix them
Take this guide, explore light's sublime possibilities, and transform your work.