Painting from a Photograph. Watercolor Techniques

Light and color are the most universal tools of an artist. They have the ability to excite, manipulate space, shape atmosphere, evoke special emotions, and create an illusion of reality. This book will discuss the features of perception and reproduction of light and color, mixing paint, working with watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel; it will help choose the right materials and tools. With the help of this guide, you will learn about· the role of color in painting, techniques for mixing paints,·drawing white objects,·maintaining the color balance of the composition, glazing techniques,·the secrets of working with color and light of great masters,·optical effects and the art of illusion, tone distribution,·light contrasts, reproducing reflections, and much more.