Wednesday, 15 October 2014


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 Demonstration Atmospheric Gouache 
How to use a soft glaze of white gouache to enhance the mysterious atmosphere of this old building.

Paris with Gesso GlazesParis 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 WatercolorMixing Watercolor
A Beginners guide to mixing and applying watercolor. Includes information on wet in wet, dropping in, dry brush, splashing etc.
Why Watercolor?
why watercolor?what is it that makes watercolor such an addictive medium?
 Varnishing and Finishing your Paintingsglazing and finishinghow to protect your painting and keep it looking good for generations to come
Watercolor Techniques
watercolor techniquesdescription and examples of different watercolor techniques
Watercolor Materials 
materials
information on all the watercolor painting tools - paint, brushes, palettes, pastels etc
Painting on Location
painting on location
tips to help you cope with painting outdoors under the gaze of others and at the mercy of the elements
Tonal Contrasttonal contrast
add impact to your work by focusing attention on the centre of interest
Compound Colors
using compound colours a technique to aid colour harmony
How to Paint Clouds painting clouds
exercises and advice on making the sky a major part of the subject
Beginners Watercolor Lessons
watercolor - getting started
A beginners guide to the basic watercolor materials.
Planing Watercolor Washes
planning watercolor washes
a few minutes planning can make all the difference to a watercolor
How to Paint Hats
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
How to paint a Birdpaint a birdTwo colour limited palette exercise. Great for beginnersHow to Paint Treesfoliage
a step by step exercise taking the
mystery out of painting trees and foliage with watercolor
How to Paint Shadowsshadows
advice on painting convincing looking shadows
 How to Paint Peoplesmall figures
an easy way to paint small figures in watercolor
Elements and Principles of Design
elements and principles of design
a run down on the building blocks that go to make up a work of art
How to Take Better Photographsphotography
if you are painting from photographs here are a few tips to make them easier to work from
Understanding Color
colour theoryunderstanding how colors work
 Painting Treestreestrees need not be difficult to paint if you keep a few simple facts in mind
Watercolor Tips for Beginnerswatercolor tips for beginners
tips and techniques to help you avoid the most common problems encountered with watercolor. 
 What to Includewhat 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 Paintinglandscape features
breaking landscape subjects down into simple elements to aid composition
 Directiondirection
The element of direction can have a powerful influence on the mood of a painting. Find out how to control it.
Texture in Paintingtexture
Use physical and visual texture to give your paintings a more interesting surface

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