Author(s): David Bellamy

Fine Art

With well over 300 step-by-step illustrations, masses of tips, instructions and finished paintings, this complete guide is just that - a truly inspirational guide to watercolour and a great reference book for any artist wanting to brush up their skills, or learn new ways of applying traditional techniques. A master of atmosphere and mood, David Bellamy includes some excellent demonstrations, featuring instructions on how to paint not just landscapes with mountains and crags, rivers, beaches and pastoral scenery, but many other disciplines.Features of this title include: the chapter on still life will provide a firm grounding in painting detail and developing your watercolour techniques in a controlled environment; the one on flowers ranges from indoor arrangements to painting in gardens and flowers and plants in the landscape; and, buildings, towns and harbours that are covered, with figures ranging from painting life models and the clothed figure, to including people in your landscapes and townscapes. Many of these areas of working are covered for the first time in a book by David. This book is a must-have for all aspiring artists. David is generous with his knowledge and more experienced artists will also gain a lot from his love and understanding of this versatile medium.

About the author:
David Bellamy was brought up and lives in Wales, so it is no wonder that he has always been fascinated by wild places.Highly regarded as a teacher of art, David has a tremendous following among leisure painters, many of whom have attended his extremely popular courses and workshops both in the UK and overseas. He gives demonstrations and talks, has produced five successful videos on watercolour painting and is a regular contributor to Leisure Painter magazine.