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"No other medium is as magical and enjoyable as watercolor." So says artist and author Michael Reardon. In Watercolor Techniques: Painting Light and Color in Landscapes and Cityscapes, Reardon covers it all, from answers to beginners' most vexing problems (What is the proper ratio of pigment and water? How do I lay down an even wash? Why do my paintings look so washed out?) to understanding the trifecta of perspective, value, and color. He shows how to paint whites that sparkle and shadows that glow and how to conjure the atmosphere of a particular place and time. Painters of all skill levels will see--and feel--the difference in their work.Packed with expert advice for infusing scenes with light and colorIncludes special tips and techniques for painting architectural subjectsIllustrated with inspiring paintings of scenes from around the world8 start-to-finish demonstrations show key concepts in action"Light, as it glances off a facade, glimmers off the water or gleams off polished marble, is always inspiring. Color, with its infinite array of hues, is always irresistible. Searching for ways to make them harmonize and tell a story can last a lifetime."
About the Author
Michael Reardon, a native of California, is a watercolor artist and teacher. After receiving a degree in architecture from the University of California at Berkeley and a year studying architecture at a French university, he embarked on a career in architectural illustration, while allocating as much time as possible to paint his own watercolors. His work has garnered many awards, including the Hugh Ferriss Memorial Prize (the highest honor in the field of architectural illustration) , the Gabriel Prize from the Western European Architecture Foundation, signature membership in both the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society, and artist membership in the California Art Club. His paintings have been exhibited worldwide. He currently lives and paints in Northern California with his wife, Jill, and his cat, Princess.
