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In this superbly illustrated book in collins artists studio series she focuses on using colour in particularly creative and innovative ways, offering the intermediate painter new insights into this essential aspect of painting. The artist presents a selection of her works, discussing her. Shirley is not only one of the leading british watercolour artists of her generation but is also a gifted communicator with several books to her credit. This book has been put together to give the reader, whether they are practising visual artists or just art enthusiasts, a closer, more personal view and hopefully a valuable insight into my evolving work as a watercolour artist. Shirley trevena introduces her new book watercolours. Shirley trevenas painting techniques have expanded my view of what watercolor can do. Shirleys watercolours are vibrant in colour, visually inspiring and strong in composition. This book shows what stunning results she achieves and how she does it by taking risks with watercolour. I find her watercolour books such an inspiration, and full of practical tips too. In 2010 she was the british representative at the international watercolour festival in antwerp. A practical, stimulating and superbly illustrated book for intermediate watercolourists who are looking for greater challenges in their work and who are prepared to experiment with this popular medium. Shirley trevena s watercolours are visually inspiring, vibrant with colour and strong in composition. Formed in 1832 the societys galleries are now based in the mall, in london, where she annually exhibits her work. Breaking the rules of watercolour by shirley trevena.
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Shirley trevena internationally known watercolour artist. Jul 05, 2012 shirley trevena can truely be described as a watercolour master. Shirley trevena has always tried to break the rules of conventional watercolour painting and over the years she has developed a wonderfully. Shirley trevena has always tried to break the rules of conventional watercolour painting and over the years she has developed a wonderfully loose way of painting using a dynamic palette of colours.
This book shows what stunning results she achieves and how she does it by a practical, stimulating and superbly illustrated book for intermediate watercolourists who are looking for greater challenges in their work and who are prepared to. Loch oich 2 watercolour 12 x 17 cm i love all work by shirley trevena. Throughout her career shirley has pushed the boundaries of watercolour and is regarded as one of britains most innovative artists in that medium. Today i am looking for inspiration in breaking the rules of watercolour book by shirley trevena, who is a great artist that combines mixed. Vibrant watercolours by shirley trevena hardcover harpercollins. I wanted to share this beautiful book i got by shirley trevena my website. Colour theory is looked at through a series of simple exercises that illustrate how the principles work in practice. She is a member of the royal institute of painters in watercolour and is the author of two bestselling books, taking risks with watercolour and vibrant watercolours, and two dvds, taking risks with watercolour and breaking the rules of watercolour. Thank you for all the pleasure you give me every time i open this wonderful book. I have all her books and dvds, but love this book because it has closeups which really show off her techniques.
Shirley trevena watercolours by shirley trevena, 9781849942669, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Her paintings have strong compositions, unusual perspectives and, above all, strength and vibrancy in her colour compositions. Shirley trevena watercolours august 24, 2017 january 2, 2018 nicola516700log watercolour is not my strong suit so i am always intrigued by the work of artists that manipulate this media in interesting ways. Shirley s watercolours are vibrant in colour, visually inspiring and strong in composition. Shirley is not only one of the leading british watercolour artists of her generation but is also a gifted communicator with several. Aug 20, 2015 shirley trevena is a successful and popular watercolourist with a huge international fan base. Breaking the rules of watercolour by shirley trevena inspired. Shirley trevena is well known for her vibrant use of colour.
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At number 3 on the list is my 3rd book, breaking the rules of watercolour. Although watercolour can be a difficult medium to handle, shirley maintains that you get the best results if you have no sense of fear. These books have their place, but if you need your hand held as you attempt your first watercolor painting, breaking the rules of watercolour is perhaps not the. I shall be there signing copies of my new book, shirley trevena watercolours. Shirley trevena is a lady magician and her wand is her paintbrush. Oct 01, 2006 shirley trevena is well known for her vibrant use of colour. Breaking the rules of watercolour with shirley trevena dvd. See more ideas about shirley trevena, watercolor paintings and watercolor art. Today i am looking for inspiration in breaking the rules of watercolour book by shirley trevena, who is a great artist that combines mixed media with watercolour. See more ideas about shirley trevena, watercolor art and watercolor paintings.
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