Ron Ranson on Skies

Ron Ranson on Skies

Author: Ron Ranson

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 1998-03-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780289801758

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From the serenity of a color-streaked evening sky to the breaking light of a new day to the misty grayness after a rain shower, the ever changing sky dictates the whole mood and feeling of landscape painting. Master watercolorist Ron Ranson demonstrates how to capture the sky and improve the quality of your paintings, using a palette of only seven colors. He explains how to use a camera as a tool and photographs as a source to keep your work fresh, immediate, and spontaneous. A colorful gallery of finished paintings illustrates the results of the various techniques, and Ranson's constant enthusiasm provides plenty of encouragement. From clouds to sunlight to weather conditions, by successfully interpreting the beauty of the sky you will create more effective paintings every time you put brush to paper. A Selection of F&W's North Light Book Club. Studio Vista 128 pages (all in color), 8 3/4 x 10 7/8.


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Download or read book Ron Ranson on Skies written by Ron Ranson and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1998-03-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the serenity of a color-streaked evening sky to the breaking light of a new day to the misty grayness after a rain shower, the ever changing sky dictates the whole mood and feeling of landscape painting. Master watercolorist Ron Ranson demonstrates how to capture the sky and improve the quality of your paintings, using a palette of only seven colors. He explains how to use a camera as a tool and photographs as a source to keep your work fresh, immediate, and spontaneous. A colorful gallery of finished paintings illustrates the results of the various techniques, and Ranson's constant enthusiasm provides plenty of encouragement. From clouds to sunlight to weather conditions, by successfully interpreting the beauty of the sky you will create more effective paintings every time you put brush to paper. A Selection of F&W's North Light Book Club. Studio Vista 128 pages (all in color), 8 3/4 x 10 7/8.


Watercolour Fast & Loose

Watercolour Fast & Loose

Author: Ron Ranson

Publisher: David & Charles Uk

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780715303696

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Renowned artist Ron Ranson shows how to pare a subject down to its key elements and use large brushes and a limited palette to paint beautiful pictures with the purity and simplicity that's essential to a good watercolor.


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Download or read book Watercolour Fast & Loose written by Ron Ranson and published by David & Charles Uk. This book was released on 1996 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned artist Ron Ranson shows how to pare a subject down to its key elements and use large brushes and a limited palette to paint beautiful pictures with the purity and simplicity that's essential to a good watercolor.


Big Brush Watercolour

Big Brush Watercolour

Author: Ron Ranson

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780715393017

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Using the Japanese hake brush, obtainable from most art and craft shops, Ron Ranson demonstrates how, because of its nature and size, it forces the watercolourist to simplify the subject matter and thus distil the essence of a scene. He also discusses the dissecting and dramatizing of the subject.


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Download or read book Big Brush Watercolour written by Ron Ranson and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the Japanese hake brush, obtainable from most art and craft shops, Ron Ranson demonstrates how, because of its nature and size, it forces the watercolourist to simplify the subject matter and thus distil the essence of a scene. He also discusses the dissecting and dramatizing of the subject.


Watercolour Painting

Watercolour Painting

Author: Ron Ranson

Publisher: Blandford Press

Published: 1992-04-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780289800706

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Hundreds of photos reveal Ron Ranson's approach to watercolor.


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Download or read book Watercolour Painting written by Ron Ranson and published by Blandford Press. This book was released on 1992-04-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of photos reveal Ron Ranson's approach to watercolor.


Watercolour Impressionists

Watercolour Impressionists

Author: Ron Ranson

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780715306949

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In examining 14 watercolour impressionists, this book treats their work and influence in an historical context.


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Download or read book Watercolour Impressionists written by Ron Ranson and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In examining 14 watercolour impressionists, this book treats their work and influence in an historical context.


Learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way

Learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way

Author: Ron Ranson

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780891348085

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Fifteen students of the late watercolor teacher Edgar Whitney share the principles and techniques they learned from him


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Download or read book Learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way written by Ron Ranson and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen students of the late watercolor teacher Edgar Whitney share the principles and techniques they learned from him


Expressing Land, Sea, and Sky in Watercolor

Expressing Land, Sea, and Sky in Watercolor

Author: Rowland Hilder

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 9780823016174

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How often have you wished you could instill stronger atmosphere in your paintings to evoke a strong emotional response? In this book the author shows you how.


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Download or read book Expressing Land, Sea, and Sky in Watercolor written by Rowland Hilder and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How often have you wished you could instill stronger atmosphere in your paintings to evoke a strong emotional response? In this book the author shows you how.


Watercolor Painting from Photographs

Watercolor Painting from Photographs

Author: Ron Ranson

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780823057092

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In these beautifully illustrated pages, Ron Ranson shows how to interpret photographs creatively in order to paint watercolors that are fresh, exciting, and original. Several practical projects are included, as well as essential advice on: • taking suitable reference photographs • composing your watercolors • making tonal sketches • painting skies, trees, water, flowers, figures and buildings


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Download or read book Watercolor Painting from Photographs written by Ron Ranson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these beautifully illustrated pages, Ron Ranson shows how to interpret photographs creatively in order to paint watercolors that are fresh, exciting, and original. Several practical projects are included, as well as essential advice on: • taking suitable reference photographs • composing your watercolors • making tonal sketches • painting skies, trees, water, flowers, figures and buildings


Watercolour Painting with Aubrey Phillips

Watercolour Painting with Aubrey Phillips

Author: Aubrey Phillips

Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 9780713470802

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The author reveals the secret of developing simple watercolour techniques in this book, and demonstrates how to tackle all aspects of landscape painting, from the initial idea to the finished picture. It explains how to create landsapes that work and capture the beauty of skies and clouds.


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Download or read book Watercolour Painting with Aubrey Phillips written by Aubrey Phillips and published by B. T. Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1997 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author reveals the secret of developing simple watercolour techniques in this book, and demonstrates how to tackle all aspects of landscape painting, from the initial idea to the finished picture. It explains how to create landsapes that work and capture the beauty of skies and clouds.


Edward Seago

Edward Seago

Author: Ron Ranson

Publisher: Gardners Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780715316962

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This second volume of Edward Seago's powerful landscapes focuses on the places where he produced some of his finest work: Paris: Venice, Hong Kong and his native East Anglia. The book includes more than 80 watercolours and oils illustrated in colour.


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Download or read book Edward Seago written by Ron Ranson and published by Gardners Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second volume of Edward Seago's powerful landscapes focuses on the places where he produced some of his finest work: Paris: Venice, Hong Kong and his native East Anglia. The book includes more than 80 watercolours and oils illustrated in colour.