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Cindy has a knack for creating paintings that don’t just touch the heart, but bowl it over. She shares her proven and easy-to-master techniques for rendering your watercolor subjects realistically and with feeling.
Cindy’s irresistible paintings of children, cats, flowers and antiques speak volumes about the potency and poetry of her methods. In a spirit evocative of Norman Rockwell, she'll teach you how to turn ordinary everyday moments into dramatic paintings-whether you're painting an explosion of white dogwood blossoms, the sleepy gaze of a golden pup, porches that say “home,” or a little boy on the front stoop, waiting patiently (or at least trying) for dad to come home and play ball.
This book leads you step by step through the entire process of Painting Watercolors that Sparkle with Life--from choosing an evocative subject to capturing key details (like the glimmer of light on glass or the glow of a child’s face) that really bring life to your work. You’ll learn how to:
# Connect with your subject and, in turn, your audience
# Make a painting radiate with energy and warmth
# Incorporate an element of surprise, or appeal to a sense of familiarity
# Use color and lighting to create sensitivity, drama or humor
# Add “sparkle” (whether you’re painting a pair of eyes or a crystal vase)
# Evoke a sense of intimacy
You’ll also get important advice for shooting and working with reference photos, including tips for photographing children, hitting on just-the-right pose, and making the most of a less-than-perfect reference photo. |
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