{"product_id":"watercolour-the-natural-world-9781784946395","title":"Watercolour the Natural World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatercolour the Natural World\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to painting nature which\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e also shows how art can promote understanding of our environment and the animals and plants that inhabit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritically acclaimed wildlife painter Tim Pond takes the reader on a journey from pole to pole to discover pristine frozen wilderness areas, coniferous forests and dense tropical rainforests. They are introduced to species that have made these habitats their home and discover how they have evolved to survive fierce winters or sweltering rainforest temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach section is \u003cstrong\u003epacked with tips\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e techniques and\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e concepts \u003c\/strong\u003ethat can speed up the reader's progress in\u003cstrong\u003e learning to paint \u003c\/strong\u003emountains, forests, waterscapes, plants and animals. It applies the lessons of the life class to every subject and includes \u003cstrong\u003esuggested activities\u003c\/strong\u003e such as painting in aquariums, zoos, Natural History museums and outdoors in the landscape. Working from a photograph is explored, too, so that readers that can't see their subjects in real life can also \u003cstrong\u003efully participate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis guide is suitable for all abilities\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether entirely new to watercolour painting or an experienced professional. Drawing methods are taught to help the reader \u003cstrong\u003econceive the fundamentals of form\u003c\/strong\u003e. It then \u003cstrong\u003eexplores colour theory \u003c\/strong\u003eand the \u003cstrong\u003ebest watercolour combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e to capture the brilliance of nature, from green leaves and the patterns of animal coats to the bright plumes of exotic birds. \u003cstrong\u003eKey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e foundation techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e are fully explained, as well as \u003cstrong\u003especific techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as using a dry brush to create the impression of fur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePond, Tim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"\u003cp\u003eTim Pond's career spans three decades of working in various media and for various clients, including books, magazines, newspapers, and film. Passionate about the natural world and education, Tim has attracted worldwide critical acclaim for his artwork of animals, landscape and plants. His artwork has taken him worldwide, from working as the expedition artist with Raleigh International in Alaska to sketching leaves in Mexico's tropical forest. Tim is proud of his affiliations with the Zoological Society of London, The Royal Veterinary College (where he is a guest lecturer on animal movement) and The Royal Society of Biology, where he is on a panel of judges for the Nancy Rothwell Award. He also offers independent art classes where live animals are the life models, often on farms or with owls in museums and at science festivals. Tim regularly exhibits his work - he has a forthcoming exhibition at the Natural History Museum, Tring, curated from his latest publication, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Field Guide to Drawing \u0026amp; Sketching Animals\u003c\/i\u003e, now published in five languages. He lives in South West London, England.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"GMC Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50635361878290,"sku":"9781784946395","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_95df5b8b-e526-4b01-98b5-5bce9e63778d.jpg?v=1732841500","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/watercolour-the-natural-world-9781784946395","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}