FA: Flower Painting In Watercolor, Cooper HB/DJ
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Mario Cooper
This book presents an unusual approach to an ancient technique; an
easy-to-follow method for creating beautiful
naturalistic flower paintings in watercolor. Based upon traditional Japanese
Sumi-e painting technique, Cooper's
method exploits the unique properties of the square, short-hair brush. Clear
diagrammatic demonstrations of the
stroke technique are based upon a system that uses the face and hands of the
clock to indicate proper position and
movement. Flower and leaf shapes are simplified by an analysis and
application of basic geometric forms. Special
sections are devoted to the dry and "in wet" techniques, value, and
composition, and perspective. Individual types
of flowers are discussed with step-by-step demonstrations and finished
examples in full color. This is an
exceptionally valuable guide for beginners and professionals alike.
Reinhold Publishing, New York, 1962, possible book club edition, 143 pages,
8 1/2" x 10 1/2", beige cloth with
black lettering, dust jacket, illustrated in color.
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