In 2018 she will be exhibiting as one of the best watercolour artists from all over the world at the masters of watercolour 2018 exhibition in st petersburg, russia. Dec 29, 2017 shirley trevena is a successful and popular watercolourist with a huge international fan base. Shirley is not only one of the leading british watercolour artists of her generation but is also a gifted communicator with several books to her credit. Her paintings have strong compositions, unusual perspectives and, above all, strength and vibrancy in her colour compositions. Shirley trevenas painting techniques have expanded my view of what watercolor can do. Today i am looking for inspiration in breaking the rules of watercolour book by shirley trevena, who is a great artist that combines mixed. Aug 02, 2004 shirley trevena is a successful watercolour artist, internationally renowned for her paintings of still life, flowers and landscape imagery. Today i am looking for inspiration in breaking the rules of watercolour book by shirley trevena, who is a great artist that combines mixed media with watercolour.
I shall be there signing copies of my new book, shirley trevena watercolours. Vibrant watercolours by shirley trevena and albert jackson. Shirley trevena is a wellknown watercolourist with an international reputation who is regarded as one of britains most innovative artists in the medium. Vibrant watercolours by shirley trevena hardcover harpercollins. Feb 28, 2019 shirley trevena can truely be described as a watercolour master. This book shows what stunning results she achieves and how she does it by a practical, stimulating and superbly illustrated book for intermediate watercolourists who are looking for greater challenges in their work and who are prepared to. In the dvd watercolor workshop shirley trevena takes you on a journey through her creative process from how to start a picture from scratch to how to decide when a painting is truly finished.
This book shows what stunning results she achieves and how she does it by taking risks. Feb 01, 2012 buy breaking the rules of watercolour by shirley trevena isbn. Shirley trevena watercolours shirley trevena download. Loch oich 2 watercolour 12 x 17 cm i love all work by shirley trevena. Shirley trevena s masterful use of colour is widely recognized and in this book she explores all aspects of using colour in innovative and occasionally unorthodox ways, resulting in watercolours that are a riot of dynamic colour. Shirley trevena watercolours by shirley trevena, 9781849942669, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
Breaking the rules of watercolour with shirley trevena dvd. Shirley trevena really like this one, the way the objects are arranged makes the overall composition resemble a landscape shirley trevena still life on a check cloth watercolour 48 x 38 cm see more. I find her watercolour books such an inspiration, and full of practical tips too. I dont want to copy her style rather i work to springboard off her techniques and develop my own style. I wanted to share this beautiful book i got by shirley trevena my website. Colour theory is looked at through a series of simple exercises that illustrate how the principles work in practice.
See more ideas about shirley trevena, watercolor paintings and watercolor art. In this superbly illustrated book in collins artists studio series she focuses on using colour in particularly creative and innovative ways, offering the intermediate painter new insights into this essential aspect of painting. Throughout her career shirley has pushed the boundaries of watercolour and is regarded as one of britains most innovative artists in that medium. Shirley trevena introduces her new book watercolours. Aug 20, 2015 shirley trevena is a successful and popular watercolourist with a huge international fan base. She is a member of the royal institute of painters in watercolour and is the author of two bestselling books, taking risks with watercolour and vibrant watercolours, and two dvds, taking risks with watercolour and breaking the rules of watercolour.
I have all her books and dvds, but love this book because it has closeups which really show off her techniques. This book has been put together to give the reader, whether they are practising visual artists or just art enthusiasts, a closer, more personal view and hopefully a valuable insight into my evolving work as a watercolour artist. Pdf shirley trevena watercolours download full pdf book. Shirley is not only one of the leading british watercolour artists of her generation but is also a gifted communicator with several. She is a member of the royal institute of painters in watercolour and is author of three bestselling books and several dvds. Shirley s watercolours are vibrant in colour, visually inspiring and strong in composition. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Taking risks with watercolour, vibrant watercolours, breaking the rules of watercolour and shirley trevena watercolours.
At number 3 on the list is my 3rd book, breaking the rules of watercolour. Formed in 1832 the societys galleries are now based in the mall, in london, where she annually exhibits her work. Shirley trevena has always tried to break the rules of conventional watercolour painting and over the years she has developed a wonderfully. Jul 05, 2012 shirley trevena can truely be described as a watercolour master. Aug 06, 2015 shirley trevena is a successful and popular watercolourist with a huge international fan base. Shirley trevena is a successful and popular watercolourist with a huge international fan base. See more ideas about shirley trevena, watercolor art and watercolor paintings.
In 2010 she was the british representative at the international watercolour festival in antwerp. This book shows what stunning results she achieves and how she does it by taking risks with watercolour. Shirley trevena watercolours august 24, 2017 january 2, 2018 nicola516700log watercolour is not my strong suit so i am always intrigued by the work of artists that manipulate this media in interesting ways. Shirley trevenas watercolors by shirley trevena goodreads. This dvd is full of wisdom, inspiration and a sheer delight to watch.
She contributes to many international art publications and has written 3 bestselling books on the subject, her 4th and latest book, shirley trevena watercolours has been published under licence in the usa by north light books. In this superbly illustrated book in collins artists studio series she focuses on using colou. Thank you for all the pleasure you give me every time i open this wonderful book. The artist presents a selection of her works, discussing her. A practical, stimulating and superbly illustrated book for intermediate watercolourists who are looking for greater challenges in their work and who are prepared to experiment with this popular medium.
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