Loose and Lively Animals in Watercolour, Inks & Mixed Media by Jo Allsopp

Loose and Lively Animals in Watercolour, Inks & Mixed Media by Jo Allsopp is a concise and informative guide for artists looking to capture the form and character of animals in a variety of media. Bright, breezy and accessible, this book demonstrate¡¯s Jo¡¯s passion for animals and highlights why they¡¯re a perrenial favourite amongst artists. Her loose, lively and dynamic style is one many wish to emulate.
This title covers a range of animals from all over the globe, including everything from red squirrels and peacocks, to lions and housecats. It¡¯s sure to inspire artists of all levels, whether you¡¯re an absolute beginner or animal-loving hobby painters. This book even provides new ideas for experienced artists looking to loosen up their style and take a more experimental approach to painting.
The book includes sections exploring motivation and inspiration, practical exercises to help you loosen up, a close look at Jo¡¯s own painting technique plus 3 watercolour projects and 9 mixed media projects. Each project includes step-by-step instruction and full illustrations.
Jo¡¯s technique works with a wet in wet technique, using lots of blooms, vivid colours, striking contrasts and texture. She uses wax resist, salt, splatter and scratching out to achieve texture. You¡¯ll learn how to add exciting new mediums to watercolour for a mixed media technique, including ink, pen, bleach, isopropyl alcohol, bronzing powders, metal leaf and acrylic inks.
144 page paperback. 216 x 280mm
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