Learn how to use watercolor to paint the beautiful night sky throughout the seasons while learning about sun signs and their place in astrology. The zodiac has been used for a millennium to bring humans closer to the cosmos. With this creative masterpiece, it's your turn to travel nearer the heavens following simple directions for painting each of the constellations, accompanied by information about each sign of the zodiac. A basic introduction to watercolor techniques and its tools will get you started. This guide to painting the stars also features:
  • How to achieve the look of the night sky unique to each season, from the light blue summer night to the deep blue of the winter
  • Watercolor wash techniques: wet-into-wet and wet-on-dry painting
  • How to paint moons throughout the year, including the twelve moons from the Native American and spiritual traditions
  • Adding environmental elements, including trees, mountains, and lakes
  • Ideas for night sky painting gifts for baby showers, weddings, birthdays, and other occasions
Express your passion for the night sky in paint with Celestial Watercolor, whether you're a weekend artist or a more experienced artist looking to expand your repertoire. "This dreamy and entrancing book is filled with tips, techniques, and inspiration for bringing the cosmos and nature-inspired themes into your creative endeavors." -The Nerdy Millennial



Autorentext

Elise Mahan works as an educator specializing in creating open-ended mixed media art projects for children of all ages. Her painting and process have evolved from her research of astronomy and natural history. She believes that each painting is a chance to draw upon ethereal elements that explore texture and pattern.



Klappentext

The zodiac has been used for a millennia to bring humans closer to the cosmos. With this creative masterpiece, it's your turn to travel nearer the heavens following simple directions for painting each of the constellations, accompanied by information about each sign of the zodiac. A basic introduction to watercolor techniques and its tools will get you started. Learn how to paint the beautiful night sky throughout the seasons while learning about sun signs and their place in astrology with Celestial Watercolor-complete with an overview of the tools and techniques of watercolor. This guide to painting the stars also features:
  • How to achieve the look of the night sky unique to each season, from the light blue summer night to the deep blue of the winter
  • Watercolor wash techniques: wet-into-wet and wet-on-dry painting
  • How to paint moons throughout the year, including the 12 moons from the Native American and spiritual traditions
  • Adding environmental elements, including trees, mountains, and lakes
  • Ideas for night sky painting gifts for baby showers, weddings, birthdays, and other occasions
Express your passion for the night sky in paint with ​Celestial Watercolor, whether you're a weekend artist or a more experienced artist looking to expand your repertoire.

Titel
Celestial Watercolor
Untertitel
Learn to Paint the Zodiac Constellations and Seasonal Night Skies
EAN
9780760364710
Format
E-Book (epub)
Genre
Veröffentlichung
27.07.2022
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Wasserzeichen
Dateigrösse
30.11 MB
Anzahl Seiten
131