Bøker av Liz Chaderton

Line and Wash Painting is a captivating book by the renowned author, Liz Chaderton. Published recently on January 12, 2022, by The Crowood Press Ltd, this book delves into the mesmerizing world of art. The genre of this book is art and painting, making it a must-have for art enthusiasts and aspiring artists. Liz Chaderton, with her profound knowledge and experience, beautifully explains the nuances of Line and Wash Painting. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The Crowood Press Ltd, known for their quality publications, has once again lived up to their reputation with this release. This book is a valuable addition to any art lover's collection, offering insights into the beautiful art form of Line and Wash Painting.

"This book gives you the confidence and skills to paint lively, contemporary faces and characters. Unusually, it teaches how to paint before exploring the drawing skillset necessary to capture a likeness, and thereby encourages the artist to try this genre. By explaining the techniques in clear steps with plenty of examples, it makes painting exciting and energetic portraits achievable for all."--

A practical book that explains how to paint and capture the essence of birds. Will be of great interest to watercolour artists, ornothologists, wildlife enthusiasts and animal artists. Packed full of information on getting started with watercolour; the features of birds; major bird groups; drawing from life. Includes step-by-step demonstrations of watercolour techniques. Beautifully illustrated with 117 colour illustrations. Liz Chaderton is a full-time artist who is renowned for her joyful watercolour paintings

Artists seem compelled to try to capture the amazing variety of the animal kingdom; the challenge remains how to breathe energy into your paintings and make the animals jump off the paper. This deeply practical book offers an accessible introduction to sketching animals from life, to try to capture that essence. It gives instruction on how to approach drawing; covers ideas for materials and supplies to make sketching from life a joy; gives step-by-step demonstrations of different watercolour techniques; offers specific advice on using colour and painting, fur, feathers and features and gives ideas for mixed-media experimentation. Full of colourful examples and guidance, this new book explains how to transform your studies into finished artwork that are brimming with character. It encourages you to find the extraordinary in the everyday, as well as revelling in the breadth of nature. Taking a contemporary approach to traditional watercolour, the author shows how a few, well-chosen brushes of paint can reveal the soul of your subject.

Painting on canvas poses many exciting opportunities for the artist. Along with the immediacy, vibrancy and unpredictability of watercolours, it is a liberating and creative process. This practical book explains how to start painting with watercolours on canvas and goes on to encourage new style and experimentation. It gives step-by-step demonstrations on different techniques to achieve loose, dynamic images. It is a beautiful and passionate account of how to work on a non-traditional surface to achieve striking and innovative paintings.