Product Description
Features unique "dark-to-light" painting technique!
*Second only to flowers, crystal and glass are the most popular subjects for watercolor painters *10 step-by-step demonstrations cover requested items, including cut crystal, jewel-toned vases, Italian beveled glass, Depression-era pieces, canning jars, copper tea kettles, and more *Author’s unique method will attract a wide range of readers, from oil painters to watercolorists looking for a fresh approach
In Stunning Crystal and Glass, dramatic light-filled paintings become possible no matter what your skill level. Where most watercolorists paint from light to dark, expert Joyce Faulknor’s teaches how to go from dark to light--a technique she says is easier to learn and ultimately adds more depth and texture to any work. Composition examples show ways to add flowers, colorful cloths, and reflective surfaces to backgrounds to create spectacular effects.
For more information: Stunning Crystal & Glass: The Watercolorist's Guide to Capturing the Splendor of Light
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As I went through the book and its tutorials. I couldn’t get the same effects the author demonstrated. There is info missing. The ideas are good though.
Rating: 3 / 5
Stunning Crystal & Glass: The Watercolorist’s Guide to Capturing the Splendor of Light
The instructions were simple to follow and encouraging. But even without the instructions, the book was just beautiful to look at and sits on my coffee table for guests.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stunning Crystal & Glass: The Watercolorist’s Guide to Capturing the Splendor of Light
This is the best watercolor book on crystal and glass that I have found. I have actually been able to do the exercises and then translate them into my own original watercolor paintings. I cannot say that about a lot of watercolor books because I feel like other books leave out steps. This one does not leave out a thing!!!!!!!!!!!
I liked it so much that I have arranged for Joyce to come to Texas to do a watercolor workshop.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stunning Crystal & Glass: The Watercolorist’s Guide to Capturing the Splendor of Light
After watching this artist at a demonstration I was moved to purchase her book. I have not been disappointed. Her book gives clear instructions in how to achieve the look of crystal with watercolor paints just as well as a live demonstration. The pictures she creates are nothing short of amazing.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stunning Crystal & Glass: The Watercolorist’s Guide to Capturing the Splendor of Light
EXCELLENT DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ART OF WATERCOLORS IN ARTFULLY ILLUSTRATING GLASS AND CRYSTAL SUBJECTS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE EASY TO FOLLOW, UNDERSTAND AND EXECUTE. MANY EXAMPLES ARE PROVIDED THAT ARE HELPFUL IN RAISING MY SKILL LEVELS IN THE ART OF WATERCOLORS.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stunning Crystal & Glass: The Watercolorist’s Guide to Capturing the Splendor of Light