Painting Rivers from Source to Sea

Description

Rivers can be enchanting or exciting, but are always absorbing. They provide a myriad of painting opportunities and challenges for the artist. Focusing on watercolour - one of the most direct of mediums - this practical book explains how to paint a river and capture its life, light, movement, colour and interest. With over 200 colour images, Rob Dudley shares his methods, techniques and ideas to make this beautiful book a must-have for all landscape and en plein-air artists. Explains each stage of a painting; inspiration and focus, sketching and information gathering, planning and painting Advises on how to paint water so that it captures the colour, shape and tone of light and reflections Looks at the various moods and characters of rivers - from the early streams and cascades through to strong, busy waterways and finally to the tidal estuary, where the river meets the sea Instructs on how to bring a painting to life by including the features of a river - the boats, wildlife, people and bridges Finished paintings, examples and step-by-step sequences are used throughout to support the detailed instruction AUTHOR: Rob Dudley is an experienced artist and well know for his riverscapes. He is inspired by the beauty of the landscape, particularly where light falls on water, and has an abundance of scenes to paint from his home near Dartmoor. He has lived, painted, taught and exhibited in Devon for over twenty years, and runs Moor to Sea Arts with his wife Sian Dudley. SELLING POINTS: A practical guide showing how to paint a river and capture its life, light, movement, colour and interest. Will be of great interest to all landscape and en plein-air artists, watercolourists and English countryside enthusiasts. Beautifully illustrated with 233 colour images of finished paintings and step-by-step sequences. Rob Dudley is an experienced artist of twenty years and is well known for his riverscapes.

Rob Dudley is an experienced artist and well know for his riverscapes. He is inspired by the beauty of the landscape, particularly where light falls on water, and has an abundance of scenes to paint from his home near Dartmoor. He has lived, painted, taught and exhibited in Devon for over twenty years, and runs Moor to Sea Arts with his wife Sian Dudley.