Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines

Harness the power of negative space! Breathe new life into your art through negative painting. Linda Kemp shares her techniques for using the strength of negative space - the areas not occupied by subject matter - to create alluring works of art. Watercolour Painting Outside the Lines is a comprehensive guide to evoking more passion in your paintings. You'll learn how to take hold of the often-overlooked areas of a painting through interactive, easy to follow elements including: Step-by-step techniques, exercises and projects Do-it-yourself tests and worksheets Troubleshooting suggestions and secrets Straightforward diagrams for colour and design Both beginning and advanced artists will benefit from negative painting concepts presented in this guide. Using landscapes, florals, and motifs from nature, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to make your next watercolour your most striking work yet. | Looks at negative painting. This book shows beginning and advanced artists how to harness the power of these areas around a painting's focal point. It includes step-by-step techniques, exercises and projects, do-it-yourself tests and worksheets, troubleshooting suggestions and secrets.