Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor

By Don Andrews

Book Overview

Qualities of colour, value and shape rather than a laborious anatomical approach are highlighted in this course in watercolour painting. In explaining how to capture the essence of the human figure the author provides information on materials and discusses such techniques as gesture drawing and painting, light and shadow definition of the figure and linking darks and lights for unity, painting backgrounds, edge quality, working with a model and from photographs. The author teaches figure painting in watercolour and conducts workshops throughout the USA and Canada and has received numerous awards for his paintings. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823025489
• ISBN13: 9780823025480
• Release Date: September 1988
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
• Length: 143 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.7" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Step outside the box

My watercolor teacher recommended this to the class. This is an excellent book for someone wanting to understand how to bring out the human figure through shading and playing with lights and darks. It takes you out of your comfort zone. It stretches you by using atypical colors for skin tones like blues, purples, and green. Sounds odd but it is amazing. I think this book was beyond my abilities but would be wonderful...

Excellent approach to figure painting and drawing

Andrew's seeks to simplify the drawn and painted image, while emphasizing gestures,light,color and value. The effect is unique and captivating.

A Particularly Rich and Useful Resource

This guy's a sophisticated and accomplished water-colorist, but what he has to teach in this book goes beyond a single medium. No wonder this has become one of those cult books. Paper over hardback boards with over 100 illustrations, mostly in color. 143 pp. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Drawing Painting Materials Simplicity Linkage Painting the Gesture Introducing a Background Creating Visual Interest Edge Quality...

there is also a softcover version

Don Andrews is reknowned for his incredible use of vibrant colors - he can mix a dozen colors together and never get mud! (I can also recommend his video for an over-the-shoulder view of Don at work.) [...]