Lessons in Realistic Watercolor: A Contemporary Approach to Painting People and Places in the Classical Tradition
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.72 (670 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580934455 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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In the tradition of American painters such as Andrew Wyeth, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent, Mario Andres Robinson shows us how to create beautiful, timeless, classical watercolor paintings through the use of simple, yet sophisticated, contemporary techniques every watercolorist needs to know. Robinson’s approach to the medium of watercolor is primarily traditional but his methods are unconventional. Robinson simplifies the process and teaches artists to layer colors from light to dark and to focus on the highlighted areas first. He teaches that the values should be established in the beginning st
Examples by American watercolor masters such as John James Audubon, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent are also provided. A distinctively quiet, moody style is evidenced throughout, with numerous offerings of the author's completed paintings. The individuals featured in Robinson's portraits are evocatively specific and diverse, showing a wide range of walks of life and shades of skin tone. Readers can try their hand at watercolor by following the eight painting demonstrations presented in each section. With humility and virtuosity he adeptly guides us through every step of
He lives with his wife in Point Pleasant, NJ. His affiliations include The Salmagundi Club (New York), The Pastel Society of America (New York), and he’s been named a Living Master by the Art Renewal Center. mariorobinson . Mario Andres Robinson studied fine art at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and received his BFA in 1993. His public collections include The Arkansas Arts Center (Little Rock, AR), Bank of America, and Museo Arte Contemporanea Sicilia (Sicily, Italy)
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Andre Lawrence [[VIDEOID:d694a5c6e0fedd4b3817b56092028733]] At 175 pp.'s LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR offers students and professionals interested in the field of watercolor an intimate and academic look into what it takes to become proficient.This is, as the author and artist, Mario Andres Robinson, states is a “classical approach” to illustrative and application technique. Classical in the sense that traditional mediums are discussed: their strengths, purpose and maintenance. Everythi. a5c6e0feddLESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR: A Critical Review. Andre Lawrence [[VIDEOID:d694a5c6e0fedd4b3817b56092028733]] At 175 pp.'s LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR offers students and professionals interested in the field of watercolor an intimate and academic look into what it takes to become proficient.This is, as the author and artist, Mario Andres Robinson, states is a “classical approach” to illustrative and application technique. 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Everythi. 87LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR: A Critical Review. [[VIDEOID:d69LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR: A Critical Review. Andre Lawrence [[VIDEOID:d694a5c6e0fedd4b3817b56092028733]] At 175 pp.'s LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR offers students and professionals interested in the field of watercolor an intimate and academic look into what it takes to become proficient.This is, as the author and artist, Mario Andres Robinson, states is a “classical approach” to illustrative and application technique. Classical in the sense that traditional mediums are discussed: their strengths, purpose and maintenance. Everythi. a5c6e0feddLESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR: A Critical Review. Andre Lawrence [[VIDEOID:d694a5c6e0fedd4b3817b56092028733]] At 175 pp.'s LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR offers students and professionals interested in the field of watercolor an intimate and academic look into what it takes to become proficient.This is, as the author and artist, Mario Andres Robinson, states is a “classical approach” to illustrative and application technique. Classical in the sense that traditional mediums are discussed: their strengths, purpose and maintenance. Everythi. b3817b56092028733]] At 175 pp.'s LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR offers students and professionals interested in the field of watercolor an intimate and academic look into what it takes to become proficient.This is, as the author and artist, Mario Andres Robinson, states is a “classical approach” to illustrative and application technique. Classical in the sense that traditional mediums are discussed: their strengths, purpose and maintenance. Everythi. LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR: A Critical Review. [[VIDEOID:d69LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR: A Critical Review. Andre Lawrence [[VIDEOID:d694a5c6e0fedd4b3817b56092028733]] At 175 pp.'s LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR offers students and professionals interested in the field of watercolor an intimate and academic look into what it takes to become proficient.This is, as the author and artist, Mario Andres Robinson, states is a “classical approach” to illustrative and application technique. Classical in the sense that traditional mediums are discussed: their strengths, purpose and maintenance. Everythi. a5c6e0feddLESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR: A Critical Review. Andre Lawrence [[VIDEOID:d694a5c6e0fedd4b3817b56092028733]] At 175 pp.'s LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR offers students and professionals interested in the field of watercolor an intimate and academic look into what it takes to become proficient.This is, as the author and artist, Mario Andres Robinson, states is a “classical approach” to illustrative and application technique. Classical in the sense that traditional mediums are discussed: their strengths, purpose and maintenance. Everythi. b3817b56092028733]] At 175 pp.'s LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR offers students and professionals interested in the field of watercolor an intimate and academic look into what it takes to become proficient.This is, as the author and artist, Mario Andres Robinson, states is a “classical approach” to illustrative and application technique. Classical in the sense that traditional mediums are discussed: their strengths, purpose and maintenance. Everythi. ]] At 175 pp.'s LESSONS IN REALISTIC WATERCOLOR offers students and professionals interested in the field of watercolor an intimate and academic look into what it takes to become proficient.This is, as the author and artist, Mario Andres Robinson, states is a “classical approach” to illustrative and application technique. Classical in the sense that traditional mediums are discussed: their strengths, purpose and maintenance. Everythi. Robinson's sensitive technique and mastery of light make this book helpful and inspiring for photographers as well This was offered for reviews through Amazon's Vine program, but wasn't on my list. When I read another Vine review, and clicked on the link to the book, I had to buy It for myself. Something about Robinson's artwork and approach to watercolor was just so captivating, even though I don't paint at all.The book arrived yesterday and is even more beautiful and inspiring than I had hoped. (You can see his technique in the wonderfully expressive self portrait on the cover). The emphasis here,. "A Great Find" according to MerisiA Great Find I have been an art instructor for the last 22 years, and am always reading about different techniques in a variety of mediums. I hadn't seen a book on watercolor that I could understand (I'm green color-blind) until now. A lot of books focus on palettes that are wide ranging in color, which is frustrating for me. They also do not specifically address the movement, flow, or control of water. However, I found this to be very easy to understand. I was so interested in this book that I foun. 9. I have been an art instructor for the last 22 years, and am always reading about different techniques in a variety of mediums. I hadn't seen a book on watercolor that I could understand (I'm green color-blind) until now. A lot of books focus on palettes that are wide ranging in color, which is frustrating for me. They also do not specifically address the movement, flow, or control of water. However, I found this to be very easy to understand. I was so interested in this book that I foun