Dramatic Light: Paint Eye-Catching Art in Watercolor and Oil - Hardcover

With two popular mediums and a favourite topic, "Dramatic Light" is sure to become a staple on every artist's book shelf. This guide shows painters how to capture the elusive quality of light and make their work glow from within. Highlights include: instruction in both watercolor and oils; 23 step-by-step demonstrations on seeing and painting light; an in-depth look at basic light principles: transparency, translucency, luminosity and reflections; and gorgeous transparent and translucent subjects such as glass jars, sheer curtains, stained-glass windows and water. Artists at every level will come away with a better understanding of light - and more dramatic paintings!

An award winning illustrator, designer and fine artist, Patrick Howe has been painting for more than 20 years. He exhibits his work frequently, and it is held in both private and corporate collections. He lives in Seattle, Washington.