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| Stunning Crystal & Glass: The Watercolorist's Guide to Capturing the Splendor of Light | 
enlarge | Author: Joyce Faulknor Publisher: North Light Books Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (9 reviews) Sales Rank: 146630
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Hardcover Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 128 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7 Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.8 x 0.5
ISBN: 1581807538 Dewey Decimal Number: 751.422435 EAN: 9781581807530 ASIN: 1581807538
Publication Date: September 15, 2006 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description Features unique "dark-to-light" painting technique! *Second only to flowers, crystal and glass are the most popular subjects for watercolor painters *10 step-by-step demonstrations cover requested items, including cut crystal, jewel-toned vases, Italian beveled glass, Depression-era pieces, canning jars, copper tea kettles, and more *Author?s unique method will attract a wide range of readers, from oil painters to watercolorists looking for a fresh approach In Stunning Crystal and Glass, dramatic light-filled paintings become possible no matter what your skill level. Where most watercolorists paint from light to dark, expert Joyce Faulknor?s teaches how to go from dark to light--a technique she says is easier to learn and ultimately adds more depth and texture to any work. Composition examples show ways to add flowers, colorful cloths, and reflective surfaces to backgrounds to create spectacular effects.
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  Amazing crystal June 18, 2008 After watching this artist at a demonstration I was moved to purchase her book. I have not been disappointed. Her book gives clear instructions in how to achieve the look of crystal with watercolor paints just as well as a live demonstration. The pictures she creates are nothing short of amazing.
  STUNNING GLASS AND CRYSTAL IN WATERCOLOR January 27, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
EXCELLENT DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ART OF WATERCOLORS IN ARTFULLY ILLUSTRATING GLASS AND CRYSTAL SUBJECTS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE EASY TO FOLLOW, UNDERSTAND AND EXECUTE. MANY EXAMPLES ARE PROVIDED THAT ARE HELPFUL IN RAISING MY SKILL LEVELS IN THE ART OF WATERCOLORS.
  The best glass and crystal book I have found!! January 13, 2008 This is the best watercolor book on crystal and glass that I have found. I have actually been able to do the exercises and then translate them into my own original watercolor paintings. I cannot say that about a lot of watercolor books because I feel like other books leave out steps. This one does not leave out a thing!!!!!!!!!!!
I liked it so much that I have arranged for Joyce to come to Texas to do a watercolor workshop.
  Enjoyable! September 5, 2007 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the first book I've been able to follow easily and actually enjoy the whole process. Joyce has a very colorful way of describing the steps and making you feel like you are getting a one-on-one lesson from her. I was so pleased with my own painting results and look forward to my next painting following Joyce Faulknor's descriptive and fabulous book.
  Complete book, covering light, set up, palettes and techniques July 3, 2007 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The art of painting glass or crystal is a challenge to most watercolorists. The shadow glancing through the crystal is suffused with the colors of the diffracted light and reflected light, making a play of not only dark and light, but of various colors in the shadow tones. Rendering this is not easy. Equally difficult--getting the reflections on facets and surfaces of glass objects and vessels.
Author and painter Faulknor paints with an ultra-realistic style--the shapes and lighting are almost surreal. She shows you how to set up your painting area, choose a palette of colors, photograph your still life or use reference photos and then paint your picture. There is another similar book by another author Painting Crystal and Flowers by Susanna Spann but it is more about flowing color and limited palettes. This book is great if you desire that super-real look with high-key lighting and very dramatic dark-and-light shadow and highlight. It is not easy, but the author makes a heroic effort to take you along with her and the amazing talent she possesses. Not for the faint of heart, but can really make you think about how you are painting still life.
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