From the introduction to the index, there are pictures of Lucy Willis' gorgeous paintings on every page, including double-page spreads, and each picture is accompanied by comments about choice of location, how it was affected by light or shade, or how she went about painting it. The book is packed with information, including five demonstrations. It's not a book which covers how to do basic washes, etc., but complete beginners (and I am one) can learn so much about the interaction of sunlight and shadows. This is not only a detailed book, but a lovely book to simply enjoy reading.
Lucy Willis is renowned for her atmospheric watercolors—and in this, her third book, she shares her professional secrets for creating inspirational landscapes, interiors, still lifes, and portraits full of light and shadow. Step-by-step demonstrations reveal how to attain different effects, from bright sunshine to dappling to nighttime scenes. In addition, Lucy shows how to paint from photographs, mix color, and use tone to achieve a successful composition.
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