"A comprehensive guide to watercolor painting that draws on the expertise of seven well-loved artists and includes a wide variety of techniques and styles.This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all watercolor enthusiasts, from the beginner who wishes to explore this popular painting medium to the experienced artist looking for inspiration and ideas. Starting with advice on materials, colour and composition, the book goes on to d ..."
Perspective(Reprint) (Art Handbooks) by RayCampbell-Smith Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2013 by Search Press ISBN-13: 978-1-84448-889-6, ISBN: 1-84448-889-6
"Matching quality instruction with convenience, the Art Handbooks series presents the respected lessons by talented art professionals in a small and transportable format. These tutorials teach techniques for a wide spectrum of artistic endeavors, from pencil drawing to oil painting, through step-by-step instructions and ample imagery of what to expect from each stage and completed process. They also provide invaluable information about t ..."
Perspective(Illustrated) (Step-by-Step Leisure Arts) by RayCampbellSmith Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2001 by Search Press ISBN-13: 978-0-85532-939-6, ISBN: 0-85532-939-4
"However brilliant the brushwork and the use of colour - a painting will never succeed if the basic drawing is flawed. In this book you will find helpful information on how to translate a three-dimensional world on to a two-dimensional surface. There's helpful information on drawing buildings and boats, perspective in nature, painting distance, creating a composition and more."
"This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all watercolour enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. Starting with advice on materials, colour and composition, it goes on to describe basic and more advanced techniques and the wonderful effects they can produce. This title includes easy-to-follow step-by-step demonstrations that show the reader how to paint skies, trees, water, buildings and flowers, and each section ..."
"Ray Campbell Smith shares his years of experience in this book packed full of tips for watercolour painters. Learn all you need to know, from the the tools of the trade, choosing what to paint and avoiding and correcting mistakes, to how to paint skies, water, foliage and more. The tips are clearly presented and explained, and illustrated by many beautiful and accomplished paintings. They will help unravel the mysteries of the watercolo ..."
Buildings in Watercolour (Step-by-Step Leisure Arts) by RayCampbellSmith Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2005 by Search Press ISBN-13: 978-1-84448-000-5, ISBN: 1-84448-000-3
"Ray Campbell Smith shows how to capture the freshness and beauty of watercolours and a wonderful range of buildings in his own distinctive style. He explains all his techniques clearly, from the initial planning and composition of a picture, to choosing colours, applying washes and portraying the different effects of age and weathering."
"Here, Campbell Smith demonstrates how to choose the right techniques for your landscape subjects. He starts from the premise that once you have mastered a very small number of classic watercolour techniques, you have an arsenal of skills that will allow you to paint anything you choose. The first part of the book consists of an introduction to tools and materials along with step-by-step technical demonstrations that you can practice at ..."
Landscapes in Watercolour (Step-by-Step Leisure Arts) by RayCampbellSmith Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2000 by Search Press ISBN-13: 978-0-85532-849-8, ISBN: 0-85532-849-5
"He explains all his techniques clearly, from the initial planning and composition of a picture, to choosing colours, applying washes and capturing the glorious subtlety and glow of nature. Dry brush work, splayed brushwork and wet-in-wet are all included, with clear and helpful text accompanied by inspirational paintings and over 50 step-by-step demonstrations. Whatever your skill level, you will be able to develop your own style with t ..."
Watercolor for All(Updated) A Practical Guide for Beginners & Improvers by RayCampbellSmith Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 1999 by David & Charles ISBN-13: 978-0-7153-0713-7, ISBN: 0-7153-0713-4
"Paint watercolors that glow with clarity and freshness, and tantalize the eye with their beautiful composition. If you've been discouraged from painting -- or feared this medium because of its supposed "difficulty" -- noted artist and author Ray Campbell Smith offers inspiring and helpful advice that will help you discover your own talents and a newfound joy in watercolor."
"Although watercolor is the most popular medium for amateur artists, its reputation for difficulty often intimidates beginning and intermediate-level painters. This guide offers a host of inspiring examples, step-by-step instructions, and practical solutions designed to give artists the confidence needed to create attractive watercolors. 185 illustrations & photos."
Fresh Watercolour(Updated) Bring Light and Life to Your Painting by RayCampbellSmith Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 1995 by David & Charles ISBN-13: 978-0-7153-0294-1, ISBN: 0-7153-0294-9
"A guide to watercolour techniques for beginners and those dissatisfied by their progress. Shows how materials can affect technique, offers advice on composition, perspective and tone, and demonstrates how watercolour is the ideal medium for capturing, spontaneously and directly, effects of light."
"Lively skies, misty woodlands, country lanes, quiet harbours and soft reflections - these and more are presented by well-known artist Ray Campbell Smith as he shows how to capture the freshness and beauty of watercolours in his own distinctive style. He explains all his techniques clearly, from the initial planning and composition of a picture, to choosing colours, applying washes and capturing the glorious subtlety and glow of nature. ..."
Painting Coastal Scenes (Watercolour Tips and Techniques) by RayCampbellSmith Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2003 by Search Press ISBN-13: 978-1-903975-41-1, ISBN: 1-903975-41-7
"Using easy-to-follow step-by-step demonstrations and many different paintings, Ray Campbell Smith shows how to create stunning paintings full of atmosphere and feeling. The margin between land and sea has fascinated and inspired artists over the years and it still retains its unique magic. Ray captures all the spectacular beauty and mystery of the coastal fringe: rugged shapes carved out by the sea, sheer cliffs, low-lying stretches of ..."
"Originally published in 1987 by Knopf, this fully revised and updated guide contains updated text and brand new, beautiful, full-color images. Inside the covers, step-by-step projects and glowing reproductions of the great masters inspire readers to expand their vision and experiment with creative techniques. The text is designed to instruct, inspire, and broaden the skills of anyone interested in all aspects of art from drawing, painti ..."
"A richly illustrated step-by-step guide packed with techniques, tips and inspirational paintings. Misty landscapes, vibrant flowers, mountain lakes and sunlit lanes -- these and many more subjects are presented in this practical, easy-to-follow book, in which a selection of well-known artists interpret what they see. They discuss and illustrate everything in a lively, informative way, with expert guidance on all aspects of watercolour p ..."
Watercolour Work-Out(Updated) 50 Landscape Projects from Choosing a Scene to Painting the Picture by RayCampbellSmith, Linda Birch Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 1999 by David & Charles ISBN-13: 978-0-7153-0939-1, ISBN: 0-7153-0939-0
"All in color! Delve into the secrets behind the artist's method with the help of renowned watercolorist Ray Campbell Smith. In analyses of 50 of his masterful landscapes, he explains why he chose his subjects and how he was able to bring them to life in watercolor. Along the way, he examines the importance of preliminary sketches, planning color and tone, and simplifying a scene effectively. The friendly advice and inspiration contained ..."
"Whether you've taken art classes or never held a brush before, An Introduction to Watercolor will show you everything you need to know about painting beautifully in this challenging -- but rewarding -- medium. Easy-to-follow projects, shown as they were created, teach the essentials while inspiring the student to tackle increasingly complex techniques. Each volume of the DK Art School series focuses on a specific medium and subject, so ..."
"Style is the quality that distinguishes one painter's work from another's. Just as people evolve their own distinctive handwriting, so in time painters develop an individual style. Aspiring watercolourists seeking an effective style often go about it the wrong way - commonly by trying to copy artists they admire - and this book offers them advice. The author explains how the correct choice of materials - paper, paints and brushes - will ..."
Waterscapes in Acrylics (Leisure Arts Series) by RayCampbellSmith Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1992 by Search Pr Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-85532-624-1, ISBN: 0-85532-624-7