“PALAZZO CONTARINI FASAN ON THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE” BY SAMUEL PROUT
Samuel Prout, one of the numerous Devonshire painters, also derived a great part of his income by giving instruction in drawing and painting. Numerous drawing copies for students were produced by him by means of soft-ground etching. He was at first employed by John Britton, the author of “The Beauties of England and Wales,” in [...]
Boys Fishing by David Cox
The drawings by David Cox, although executed in an apparently careless manner, give a greater rendering of atmospheric qualities and of irradiation of light with a feeling of more movement than can be found in the works of Fielding. Cox’s early drawings were executed in a somewhat stiff and restrained manner, with a delicate finish, [...]
Lake Scene by A. V. Copley Fielding
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding belonged to an artistic family. His father was a painter and three of his brothers all practised art with success. He was one of the most fashionable drawing-masters of his day, and a strong supporter of the “Old” Society.
After being treasurer and next secretary, he was appointed president in 1831, which [...]
Tips on How to Watercolor
Discovering some good watercolor tips can help you to find your feet in the wonderful world of watercolor painting. There are more elements involved with the art than simply brushes, paint and paper, as the options for each are immense in themselves, and all will have a great deal of effect upon the outcome of [...]
VIEW IN NORTH WALES by John Glover
John Glover was a landscape painter and produced works, both in oil and in water colours, into which he frequently introduced cattle. His father having been a small farmer may account for this partiality for animals.In water-color painting he followed the methods of William Payne, the inventor of a grey tint known as Payne’s grey, [...]
“HACKNEY CHURCH” BY JOHN VARLEY
Amongst the founders the name of John Varley stands out beyond the others. He was born at Hackney in 1778. Receiving but little instruction in art besides the assistance given to him by Dr. Monro, he became a teacher of considerable reputation. Amongst his pupils were many who afterwards became famous. To mention only a [...]
Preparing for Market by Francis Wheatley
Francis Wheatley, R.A., was a topographical artist, but is better known as a painter of genre subjects, especially by the engravings after “The Cries of London.” Preparing for Market is a good example of his latter work, which was somewhat insipid.
“PREPARING FOR MARKET”
BY FRANCIS WHEATLEY, R.A.,
(Size, 14 × 10 IN.)
(In the possession of Messrs. Thos. [...]
Lavis a Watercolor Painting Technique
This post is about the lavis technique in watercolor painting. Lavis is the French word for layering and is used when you glaze a layer over your watercolor painting. The lavis will generally be done using a special brush, but sometimes also the finger and the fingernail or various tools can be very useful.
In Europe, [...]
How to Watercolor Blog Introduction
Hi,
this is the first post on my how to watercolor blog I will be posting interesting things I found or experienced about the art watercolor painting.
I came across this amazing video I guess on how to watercolor with speed
