JOHN LOVETT

Those are examples of John Lovett artwork.

He is passionate in painting 

WATERCOLOR PAINTING LESSONS The painting instructions, lesson plans, watercolor techniques and notes on design and color listed below are based on the notes used in my art classes and workshops.

Atmospheric Gouache  How to use a soft glaze of white gouache to enhance the mysterious atmosphere of this old building. Paris with Gesso Glazes A technique of watercolor underpainting subdued with glazes of translucent gesso. The effect is soft and ethereal - ideal for the atmosphere of early morning Paris  Mixing Watercolor A Beginners guide to mixing and applying watercolor. Includes information on wet in wet, dropping in, dry brush, splashing etc. why watercolor?what is it that makes watercolor such an addictive medium?   glazing and finishinghow to protect your painting and keep it looking good for generations to come watercolor techniquesdescription and examples of different watercolor techniques   materials information on all the watercolor painting tools - paint, brushes, palettes, pastels etc painting on location tips to help you cope with painting outdoors under the gaze of others and at the mercy of the elements tonal contrast add impact to your work by focusing attention on the centre of interest using compound colours a technique to aid colour harmony   painting clouds exercises and advice on making the sky a major part of the subject watercolor - getting started A beginners guide to the basic watercolor materials. planning watercolor washes a few minutes planning can make all the difference to a watercolor painting hats a simple watercolor exercise using just three colors industrial stuff exercises aimed at forcing you to take a different approach to your subject paint a birdTwo colour limited palette exercise. Great for beginners foliage a step by step exercise taking the mystery out of painting trees and foliage with watercolor shadows advice on painting convincing looking shadows   small figures an easy way to paint small figures in watercolor elements and principles of design a run down on the building blocks that go to make up a work of art photography if you are painting from photographs here are a few tips to make them easier to work from colour theoryunderstanding how colors work   treestrees need not be difficult to paint if you keep a few simple facts in mind watercolor tips for beginners tips and techniques to help you avoid the most common problems encountered with watercolor.    what to include when faced with a complex subject what do you put in and what do you leave out? These examples show how to decide. landscape features breaking landscape subjects down into simple elements to aid composition   direction The element of direction can have a powerful influence on the mood of a painting. Find out how to control it. texture Use physical and visual texture to give your paintings a more interesting surface