Painting Perspective, Depth & Distance in Watercolour

Geoff Kersey is an experienced watercolourist and is much in demand as a teacher and demonstrator. He lives and works in Derbyshire, where he has a studio, and he exhibits extensively. He has made many watercolour DVDs, contributes to various art publications and has written many bestselling watercolour books.

• Introduction Materials Drawing and sketchingUsing colourLinear perspectiveAerial perspectiveSkiesSnow SceneGlencoeBoats at Bosham QuayCromford CanalFarm BuildingsGrange in BorrowdaleBaslow EdgeIndex

Discover the techniques of the trade to create depth and distance in your watercolours. Create the impression of mist over the mountains. Find out how to paint objects in perspective allowing them to recede naturally. There are 7 step-by-step projects to hone your skills. Techniques are shown for linear and aerial perspective. Make your watercolour landscapes look more realistic with expert guidance.The book begins with materials and tools and goes on to give excellent tips on drawing and sketching, then brief notes on colour. The bulk of the book gives examples of perspective and includes painting skies too. I know so many artists that find perspective difficult to grasp. The seven projects include a Snow Scene, Glencoe, Boats at Bosham, Cromford Canal, Farm Buildings, Grange in Borrowdale and Baslow Edge. From each and also from the numerous, fabulous illustrations of finished work you will learn so much. This book was originally published in 2004 as Perspective, Depth & Distance.  If you do not have it, this is very much worthwhile buying. Highly recommended.