Painting Watercolour Outdoors: Capturing Light, Atmosphere and Mood - Paperback

by Sean Terrington Wright (Author)

Have you ever wanted to create remarkable art? Have you ever thought about taking up watercolour, only to reel off a dozen excuses not to continue? Even if you did take the plunge and dabbled, did you get disheartened after your first few attempts didn't meet your expectations? This is normal. Watercolour is widely accepted as a tricky medium, and painting outdoors increases the challenge. But don't give up. Giving up isn't an option. Painting on the back of failures is the best way forward. Sean invites you to learn about his techniques and ways of working with watercolour. This book shows you how you can paint fresh, bold and impacting paintings. This book guides you with informed step-by-step instruction. If you want to create watercolours with punch, atmosphere and light, then read on.

Author Biography

Sean Terrington Wright trained in Graphic Design and Fine Art at the Isle College during the mid-Seventies, and has sketched, painted, and made prints for over 40 years. He has a Bachelor of Arts Hons degree, as well as a degree in teaching (P.G.C.E) from the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. Sean has demonstrated painting techniques for art materials manufacturer Tollit & Harvey in art venues across the UK, as well as tutored courses and workshops. He has successfully exhibited with the British Watercolour Society, Society of Miniaturists, and the Yorkshire Pastel Society. His paintings have been widely collected, most notably by the late Queen Mother; Derek Oldfield, former conductor of the Iceni Orchestra; and Henry Bellingham, MP. He is a Professional Associate of the Society for All Artists, and demonstrates his watercolour technique at their All About Art show in London. He writes articles for the Leisure Painter - the UK's best-selling learn-to-paint monthly magazine. His art and step-by-step teaching are featured in the Amazon No.#1 bestseller "101 Top Techniques For Artists" - published in 2014 by major art publisher David & Charles.