Capturing the Magic of Light in Watercolor

Transform your paintings from ordinary to extraordinary - with light!Want to paint light-filled watercolors that reach out and draw viewers in? In this book, award-winning watercolorist and teacher Susan Bourdet shows you how. Through simple concepts and detailed step-by-step demonstrations, Susan demystifies the process of successfully depicting light in watercolor. You'll learn how to:   • Create convincing light effects and rich shadows   • Depict different light angles and times of day   • Render light on a variety of subjects, from feathers and fur to flowers, water and textures   • Take reference photos with exciting light and combine them into a believable composition that speaks to your viewersIt's all the information you'll need to capture the magic of light in your watercolors!Includes 23 step-by-step demonstrations!