{"product_id":"contemporary-figures-in-watercolour","title":"Contemporary Figures In Watercolour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive into figure painting with this fresh take on capturing the human form in watercolour.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainter Leo Crane and art model Roy Joseph Butler explore how to interpret the gestures and movements of the figure through the language of paint. Through a range of exercises, they show how to work with the fluidity and immediacy of watercolour to create lively paintings that are bursting with character and narrative possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith experience in both fine art and animation, they share tips on bringing life to the figure, and encourage you to discover a liberating and enjoyable approach to paint. Packed with techniques, exercises and step-by-step demonstrations, the book covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Figure:\u003c\/b\u003e Observing the human figure and working with life models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWatercolour:\u003c\/b\u003e Materials, tools, techniques and colour theory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/b\u003e Capturing movement and painting at speed, with two-minute studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGesture:\u003c\/b\u003e Poses, sequences and conveying expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStory:\u003c\/b\u003e Creating mood, context, composition and narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeyond the Figure:\u003c\/b\u003e Bringing human energy and movement to still life, animals and landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the models:\u003c\/b\u003e Life model case studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaintings by Leo feature throughout to demonstrate the working process through to finished product. With a focus on the dynamic exchange between artist and subject, speed, gesture and story, this book will appeal to artists looking anew at life painting and who are eager to capture the essence of character in movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57314624110974,"sku":"NW9781849946681","price":15.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781849946681.jpg?v=1778713903","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/contemporary-figures-in-watercolour","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}