Ann Blockley Experimental Landscapes in Watercolour

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Artist Ann Blockley is renowned for her innovative approach to traditionalsubjects. Following the huge success of her previous book, ExperimentalFlowers in Watercolour, she now explores ways to interpret landscape. Packedwith stunning examples of her colourful, expressive work, this book encouragesyou to experiment with the same techniques in your own watercolour paintingto develop a personal style.Techniques covered include combining water-based paint and ink with othermedia such as gesso and collage to create dramatic effects; manipulating paintwith materials such as plastic wrap (clingfilm); tearing, layering andreassembling paintings into watercolour collages; and developing textures andmarks made using fabrics and other found objects. Throughout the book Annoffers her personal commentary on how her paintings were created, giving us aunique insight into the mind of the artist.Both practical and inspirational, this glorious book is the ideal companion forwatercolour painters who want to take their work a step further.