How to work with a limited palette, with step-by-step
demonstrations.
One of the world's best art teachers shows you how to give spontaneity
and lightness to your work with a limited palette. Using only three
colours (up to five at the very most), is the most effective way to give
your art a fresh feel. With an array of paintings, techniques and
step-by-step demonstrations, renowned artist Hazel Soan goes through a
range of specific colour combinations that work.
Each chapter looks at a different combination, guided by a principal hue
or pigment property. For landscapes she discusses cool blue and warm
yellow, for gardens transparent reds and complimentary green, and for
seascapes warm blue, cool yellow and granulation. The author explores
the almost inexhaustible three-colour combinations but also discusses
when four- or five-colour combinations would enhance or work more
efficiently. This ensures your work is more cohesive, light and brings
out the beauty of the watercolour medium.
This extensive guide is packed with demonstrations, work in progress and
finished paintings - and every single painting will have the colours
itemized, making this not only a great technique book but great resource
for colour combinations. Ideal for all painters, new or experienced.
