Beyond Technique: Painting With Passion

Capture the Essence of the Subject as You Go Beyond TechniqueAuthor and artist Alvaro Castagnet emphasizes the importance of – philosophy, ideas, technique, color, brushstrokes and magic – encouraging the reader to observe and evaluate their own paintings, and build on their discoveries; going beyond technique to improve and develop their own personal style of watercolor painting that is evocative and shows passion and feeling.There are many educational art books; however, not all go beyond learning watercolor techniques to illustrate the elusive side of painting. In Beyond Technique: Painting With Passion, artists, students and educators will learn to express a subjects essence, its particular sense of place, mood and atmosphere; as the main motive in their own artwork.This E-book Features:133 Pages of Full-Screen Paintings illustrated with Large Text Side-by-Side.Landscaped Fixed-Layout supports 2 x zoom.Six Chapters, rich in content, contain a generous selection of stunning watercolor paintings, with detailed, informative captions, expanding on the key points discussed throughout. Included are four step-by-step demonstrations, covering a variety of subjects, such as a landscape, a boat scene, a streetscape and a still life; sure to excite and build confidence in the reader. This exceptional book is full of insight, anecdotes and helpful advice from a highly perceptive artist, who will convey key concepts of watercolor painting to achieve a powerful work of art in a way that is full of passion, quality and integrity.Inside This E-Book:STUNNING WATERCOLOR PAINTINGSWith detailed, informative captions, to inspire and build confidence as you apply the techniques explained.FOUR STEP-BY-STEP DEMONSTRATIONSIncluding countless explanations to show you how to convey the key concepts of watercolor into a powerful work of art.ELUSIVE SIDE OF PAINTING ILLUSTRATEDTo help you go “beyond technique” in your own work. With every subject, expressing its essence, its particular sense of place, mood and atmosphere, as your main motive.PASSION, QUALITY AND INTEGRITYThese are the key aspects to focus on to develop your own, distinctive style of painting great watercolors! Read more