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Depicting the Colours in Trees and Bushes
Depicting the Colours in Trees and Bushes Author:Michael Wilcox Trees are like portraits in that no two are the same. In order to paint trees we must first learn how to draw them. Winter is an ideal time to look at trees, when their structure is not hidden by leaves. Above all the most important skill to learn is observation. In this fully illustrated pocket size book we study the balance of the naked tree,... more » adding color to the trunk, adding foliage and color, adding depth. Page by page we introduce seasonal tones, spring, summer, fall and winter changes. Trees lit by sunlight, distant trees, negative space, winter woods. Mix the varied hues of trees and bushes, quickly and accurately. A must for the landscape artist. In order to obtain the most from this and other titles in the 'Color Notes' series, it is strongly recommended that it should be used in conjunction with the Color Mixing Swatch book, an instant guide to 2,460 mixed hues from only 12 colors.« less