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Summary: So -- that's how it's done!
Review: Ever look at those high-impact watercolors and wonder how in the world they did it? Here's just the book to tell you. Mr. Jackson touches on materials (without lecturing), shows you invaluable tricks of the trade, and shares some of his experiences with you. Then, it's on with the show! Each demonstration is a fine treat and I guarantee you'll learn something new and wonderful. Even if you don't paint, but really appreciate a great work of art, this book is a feast.
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Summary: Gorgeous book
Review: Everything you ever wanted to know about light, along with spectacular photos of the author's own work. Truly inspirational.
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Summary: Gorgeous book
Review: Everything you ever wanted to know about light, along with spectacular photos of the author's own work. Truly inspirational.
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Summary: A beautiful book, but how much do I actually use it
Review: I am an intermediate level painter. I appreciate the technique and artistry that goes into the paintings in this book. I also study them and read the artists comments and recomendations. They are sometimes vague and it is more of a read than a workshop book. I do not use it nearly as much as I hoped I would. This book does contain very impressive work and I would like to apply some of what I see to my own art.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: I am just an amateur watercolor painter. Although the paintings in this book look really intimidating there are really very simple instructions that you can follow to have great results. This is one of my favorite books.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: I am just an amateur watercolor painter. Although the paintings in this book look really intimidating there are really very simple instructions that you can follow to have great results. This is one of my favorite books.
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Summary: Proper title should be "spectacular painting"...
Review: I bought the book expecting "painting spectacular light effects in watercolor", thinking of effects=FX (special effects). That was wrong, the book is not so much about painting light effects but painting the way light illuminates the scene. It is a journey from light sources bending through glass/water/mist bouncing off surfaces or just exploding in fireworks! I was surprised by the contents, it was not what I had expected, but it was a pleasant surprise! It was way better then I had hoped for! The illustrations are not only of high class, some are better than anything I have seen in watercolor at all. It is a step-by-step advanced course in painting in watercolor using light to its best. How do you paint something colorless and transparent such as glass? How do you paint a metallic surface? How do you use light and shadows to bring life into a lifeless painting? You will get answers to some of your long standing questions. I recommend it for anyone who wants to catch the light... I am sure you do.
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Summary: Teaching Painters How to See
Review: I have read a great many watercolor books, but Paul Jackson's book "Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor" merits special attention. This is not just a book about watercolor techniques, but teaches the reader how to REALLY look at a subject so he can accurately depict it. Once you can really see something, you can then paint it with your own style. Paul Jackson's style is spectacular. He uses both his own paintings and colored photographs as examples, and give us several step by step guides to his painting style. I am delighted to include this book in my library of watercolor books, and I recommend it to watercolorists of any level.
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Summary: A really stunning watercolor book!
Review: I have read a great many watercolor books, but Paul Jackson's book "Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor" merits special attention. This is not just a book about watercolor techniques, but teaches the reader how to REALLY look at a subject so he can accurately depict it. Once you can really see something, you can then paint it with your own style. Paul Jackson's style is spectacular. He uses both his own paintings and colored photographs as examples, and give us several step by step guides to his painting style. I am delighted to include this book in my library of watercolor books, and I recommend it to watercolorists of any level.
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Summary: Teaching Painters How to See
Review: I have read a great many watercolor books, but Paul Jackson's book "Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor" merits special attention. This is not just a book about watercolor techniques, but teaches the reader how to REALLY look at a subject so he can accurately depict it. Once you can really see something, you can then paint it with your own style. Paul Jackson's style is spectacular. He uses both his own paintings and colored photographs as examples, and give us several step by step guides to his painting style. I am delighted to include this book in my library of watercolor books, and I recommend it to watercolorists of any level.
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