Painting Watercolors That Sparkle With Life
by Agan, CindyEdition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2004-01-01
Publisher(s): North Light Books
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Summary
With this can't-miss title Cindy Agan shows artists how to paint subjects so warm and real that they touch the hearts and minds of viewers. Her irresistible paintings of children, cats, flowers and antiques speak volumes about the success of her easy-to-follow technique.She shows readers exactly how to re-create these popular subjects with:Advice for boosting creativity and inspirationDetailed illustrations and examplesGuidelines for connecting with viewersTips, tricks and techniques for painless paintingThis is the complete guide to creating art that sparks emotion. It's the perfect choice for artists of every level who want more heart in their art!
Author Biography
Cindy Agan is a professional watercolor and portrait artist. Her paintings have been displayed in numerous juried shows, international and national exhibitions, and can be found in private and corporate collections. Agan lives in South Bend, Indiana
Table of Contents
| Put Heart Into Your Paintings | p. 10 |
| Emotional Association | |
| Interaction | |
| Surprise | |
| Lighting | |
| Connection | |
| Expression | |
| Sparkle | |
| Action | |
| Bring Life to Inanimate Subjects | |
| Familiarity | |
| Color | |
| Prepare Yourself to Sparkle | p. 30 |
| Organize Your Time and Space | |
| Gather Your Supplies | |
| Work With Reference Photos | |
| Make the Most of a Less-Than-Perfect Photo | |
| Use Effective Lighting | |
| Learn to Be Disciplined, Deal With Frustration and Cope With Rejection | |
| Find Inspiration and Influences | |
| How Do You Make It Look So Real? | p. 42 |
| Premix Your Palettes | |
| Keep Color Mixes and Their Uses on File | |
| More Color Mixes and Their Uses | |
| Tips and Techniques | |
| Demonstration | |
| Add Details With Gouache | |
| Demonstration | |
| Save the Whites | |
| Demonstration | |
| Use Shadows to Make Your Subject Pop | |
| Complete the Drawing in Detail | |
| Apply and Practice the Techniques | |
| Create Lifelike Images | p. 62 |
| Demonstration | |
| Black Cat | |
| Demonstration | |
| German Shepherd | |
| Demonstration | |
| Golden Retriever | |
| Demonstration | |
| Butterfly Delphinium: Painting Cluster Flowers | |
| Demonstration | |
| Red Dahlia: Using Masking Fluid and Receding Backgrounds | |
| Demonstration | |
| White and Purple Coneflowers: Putting Your Premixed Palettes to Work | |
| Demonstration | |
| Orange Nasturtium: Creating Drama With Backlighting | |
| Demonstration | |
| Child With Red Hair and Blue Eyes | |
| Demonstration | |
| Child With Brown Hair and Fair Skin | |
| Demonstration | |
| Child With Blond Hair and Hazel Eyes | |
| Demonstration | |
| Child With Brown Eyes and Dark Skin | |
| Paint Sparkling Subjects | p. 106 |
| Demonstration | |
| Stone Angel: Creating Texture Witha Limited Palette | |
| Demonstration | |
| Clay Pot: The Stippling Technique | |
| Demonstration | |
| Glossy Leaves: Defining Shadows | |
| Demonstration | |
| Soft Leaves: The Glazing Technique | |
| Demonstration | |
| Wrought Iron and Weathered Wood: The Drybrush Technique | |
| Demonstration | |
| Antique Wooden Secretary: Creating an Underpainting | |
| Demonstration | |
| Quilt: Using Masking Fluid and Washes | |
| Demonstration | |
| Mirror: The Wet-Into-Wet and Feathering Techniques | |
| Demonstration | |
| Using a Graded Wash to Create Smooth Glass | |
| Demonstration | |
| Defining Details With Subtle Shadows and Highlights | |
| Demonstration | |
| Painting Cut Glass | |
| Conclusion | p. 140 |
| Index | p. 142 |
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