Julie Collins Libros

A practical and inspirational manual that shows you a huge range of color mixes in watercolor. The aim of the book is to encourage you to get to know colors well and be motivated to explore and experiment with color. Use the book as a handy reference when you want to know how to mix a specific color, or as a catalog of inspiration when seeking ideas to try in your work. The handy color viewing card included can be used to view each color swatch in isolation. This will help sharpen your perception of the color or allow you to pinpoint a specific shade to use in your own work.

A guide to paint effects and how to achieve them. It draws on the experience of an array of expert authors and provides paint transformation ideas. The introductory section explores the myriad of paint products available and explains paint jargon and uses. All major paint effects are covered in detail, including sponging, colourwashing, liming, verdigris and more. Decorative paint effects, such as stencilling, gilding, barge painting and stamping are also addressed. There are over 50 step-by-step projects that demonstrate how to put the paint effects to use. The book is divided room by room and contains ideas for around the house where just a little information can transform everyday objects, from a marble-effect dressing table to a faux tortoiseshell light shade, and from a geometric floor design to a folk art stencilled chair.

Julie Collins führt den Leser in die Techniken und Farbgebung der Blumenmalerei ein und vermittelt so einen einzigartigen Blick auf den kreativen Prozess des Künstlers. Neben praktischen Tipps - wie z. B. die Mischung der Farben, Komposition und Materialkunde - für Blumenbilder unterschiedlichster Art, soll dieser Leitfaden Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene gleichermaßen inspirieren. Julie erkundet im Detail Farben und Techniken, erklärt schrittweise und anhand zahlreicher Übungen wie aus der Idee ein Bild wird - und zeigt dem Leser als Ansporn und Anregung eine große Zahl bereits fertiger Kunstwerke. Fortgeschrittene erlernen das abstrakte Malen pflanzlicher Motive, alles über Blätter und Baumstämme sowie das Geheimnis wie man weiße Blüten zu Papier bringt.