Overview
Take an intergalactic journey and learn how to capture the beauty of the universe in luminous watercolor
The night sky has long captivated artists and stargazers. Author Aline Déon gives you the tools and techniques to commit its ethereal nature to paper in glorious watercolor.
Special features:
- Helpful tutorials: Learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques like splattering and washes to create dramatic effects.
- 20 cosmic projects: Paint galaxies, nebulae, star fields, constellations, comets, wormholes, our solar system, and more step by step.
- Beginner friendly: With over 200 photos, Watercolor Cosmos makes painting space scenes easy and fun, whether you are new to watercolor or new to galaxy art.
The transparent nature of watercolor makes it ideal for capturing the glow of the night sky. Watercolor Cosmos teaches you the skills and gives you the confidence to paint your own cosmic landscapes. Techniques include how to create inky blacks to convey the velvet darkness of space; effects like granulation for texture and blooms to represent light in myriad ways; three different methods to paint stars; and much more.
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