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Sketchbook - This Page includes
watercolour sketches, photos, tips and tricks and a painters
diary of sorts documenting what I get up to when I get the
chance to go out painting in the Peak District. Hope you enjoy Scot
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| A day out painting in March | |
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for the day. A sunny but cold day in early March.
Despite finding a sheltered position by a dry stone wall the
cold was still biting. After sitting painting for a couple of
hours I couldn't hold my brush straight for shivering. |
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 Watercolour Sketch, Dove Valley.
When I started this sketch the mist was heavy in the valleys
beneath the peaks and seemed to have the consistency of
cotton wool but after about an hour it had dissipated,
considerably altering the character of the scene. Changeable
light and weather conditions are among the most demanding
challenges that the outdoor painter will face. |
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of Dove Valley scene. Digital cameras can be a useful
tool for the artist. If you don't get the opportunity to
finish your painting they are great for recording the
scene and using back in the studio to finish the picture. Also
excellent for noting changeable light and weather conditions. |
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Tips for outdoor sketching- simplify.
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| Books and Resources for Landscape Painting | |
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My favourite books on Landscape painting are the David Bellamy's series
on watercolour landscape painting (published by Collins, see
books section for more info.). Bellamy presents a simplified but effective approach to what is often seen as a
daunting medium to work with. The books provides all the
information on materials (including brushes paper types etc.) that
a beginner will need to get started. The Series offers a structured and practical
approach to Landscape painting outdoors as well as in the Studio and
can be found in most large book shops as well as at Amazon.
Leisure Painter magazine also provides excellent features and demonstrations by popular Landscape artists. American Artist and Watercolour (An American Artist Publication) are also superb magazines but tend to be pricey if bought outside the US. Borders book shops often carries both of these magazines.
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