Paint Watercolors That Dance with Light

Elizabeth Kincaid invites readers to follow her proven techniques for painting dazzling scenes drenched in color. Her beautiful flowers, foliage and landscapes will have readers eager to create their own--and they will, using: Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that take the mystery out of composition, color, light and shadow A practical guide to masking and glazing Newly trained eyes to visualize before painting and to better perceive abstract form, value, line and color All levels of watercolorists, as well as color enthusiasts of all mediums, will enjoy using Kincaid's tips to create vivid paintings infused with light! "Paint watercolors that dance with light is a collection of the best tricks and techniques used by artist Elizabeth Kincaid to create breathtaking paintings filled with light and contrast. By following her advice, you'll master each individual step of the painting process to capture the glow of light and color found throughout nature."--Jacket Provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on the basics of working with composition, color, light, and shadow, sharing such techniques as masking and glazing while discussing how to visualize a painting ahead of time and better perceive an abstract form, value, line, and color. Looking at things as an artist isn't so simple.