Light and Color in the Watercolor Landscape

Vladislav Yeliseyev is a highly respected watercolor artist, architectural illustrator, and sought-after workshop instructor. Originally from Russia, Vlad earned a bachelor’s degree in Classical Art from the Moscow School of Art and a master’s in Architecture from the Moscow Institute of Architecture before immigrating to the United States, where he established himself as a leading watercolorist. He is a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society, the American Impressionist Society, and the Florida Watercolor Society, and has been invited to participate in many plein air and landscape events as both a teacher and a juror. Vlad’s work is included in private and corporate collections worldwide and has been awarded Best in Show, First Place, Collector’s Choice, and other honors. His articles have been published in Watercolor Artist, Plein Air Magazine, The Art of Watercolour, and other publications, which have also featured his work on their covers. Through his international workshops and online classes, Vlad shares his passion for capturing the beauty of landscapes with expressive brushwork and a masterful command of light and color. He lives in Sarasota, Florida.Website: yeliseyevfineart.com Instagram: @vladislavyeliseyev Facebook: @vladislav.yeliseyev, @ArtistYeliseyevYouTube: @VladislavYeliseyev

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• ForewordIntroduction1 MATERIALS AND TOOLSSetting Up Your Painting WorkspaceChoosing Pencils and Sketching Paper Exploring Watercolor Paper Understanding Watercolor Brushes and Paints Outdoor Painting Gear 2 DRAWING TECHNIQUES Mastering Drawing Fundamentals Composition, Proportion, and Perspective Understanding Basic Forms Introduction to Perspective Drawing Rendering Objects in Light Developing Sketching Techniques Reinterpreting the Scene Pencil Layouts on Watercolor Paper 3 PREPARING TO PAINT Composing Your Watercolor Painting Selecting Your Subject Cultivating the Right Mindset Strategic Planning: Before You Paint Enhancing the Character of Objects Achieving Realism in Watercolor Infusing a Story into Your Art Knowing When to Stop Painting Painting from Photos: En Plein Air vs. Indoors The Importance of Daily Practice 4 ESSENTIAL WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES Layering vs. Wet-on-Wet Techniques Covering Large Areas in Watercolor Achieving Texture for Realism Mastering Drybrush Techniques The Importance of Timing in Watercolor Splattering and Scratching Effects Incorporating Gouache into Watercolor Capturing the Sky in Watercolor 5 WATERCOLOR IN PRACTICE Understanding Lightness and Intensity in Watercolor The Three Stages of the Watercolor Process Mastering the Light-to-Dark Watercolor Technique Exploring Primary Colors in Watercolor Color Mixing Directly on Paper Navigating the Three Planes of Vision Color Dynamics in Focal Areas Balancing Generalization and Refinement Identifying Focal Areas Using Unifying Washes Painting Through the Lines Harmonizing Lights and Darks Portraying Atmospheric Light Managing Hard and Soft Edges Understanding Tonal Value Keys Backlit vs. Front-Lit Paintings Rescuing a Failing Painting Adding Finishing Touches Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index