{"product_id":"country-landscapes-in-watercolor-by-blockley-john","title":"Country Landscapes in Watercolor by Blockley, John","description":"\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0823016161\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blockley, John\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e new\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCountry Landscapes in Watercolor offers a fresh, adventurous approach to watercolor landscapes for artists, art students, and hobbyists already familiar with basic techniques, who would like to paint land in a new and challenging way. Topics discussed include how to: Create rough and fine textures; convey warm and cool light; paint soil, snow, mountain slopes, trees, cottages, skies, and distance; describe scenes realistically and as abstractions; handle architectural detail and close-ups of farm objects; harmonize and balance contrasting shapes, patterns, and textures; express summer, winter, and spring sunlight and bright, shimmering light; and direct the eye to the center of interest through values, line, and pattern. 40 black-and-white illustrations, 112 color plates, and an index complete the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eArt Instruction: Advice on composing and texturing panoramas and close-ups-- with suggested projects and exercises. 144 pages. 8 1\/4 X 11 (21 X 28 cm.) 40 black-and-white illustrations. 112 color plates. Index. ISBN 0-8230-1616-1.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n        ","brand":"Miakarts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49674400071920,"sku":"NEW0823016161","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/ethereallybeautiful.com\/products\/country-landscapes-in-watercolor-by-blockley-john","provider":"Ethereally Beautiful","version":"1.0","type":"link"}