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Look Inside Watercolor Artist's Index of the Urban Landscape & Watercolor Artist's Index of the Natural Landscape

Grab your art supplies and set out on a field trip to observe nature's creations and the manmade beauties that surround us on a daily basis!

Thanks to the two latest titles in the Watercolor Artist's Index series, Urban Landscape by Richard Taylor and Natural Landscape by Johannes Vloothuis, you can learn how to recreate any land or cityscape that you lay your eyes on. These two comprehensive books are an unmissable staple to any artist's studio: read on to take a look inside!

Suitable for Everyone

Each book features comprehensive instructions to help you bring your scenic observations to life. Everyone from beginners to more advanced watercolour artists can benefit from the range of techniques covered in both titles, with expert tips and insight on everything from materials and colour mixing to granular details of your chosen subjects such as leaves or paving cracks. 

In Urban Landscape you'll find over 200 illustrations, as well as guidance on perspective, light and various paint effects to add texture and depth. Natural Landscape includes an additional 50 step-by-step projects with clear instructions to help you create a realistic landscape.

 

Inspirational Artwork

The Watercolor Artist's Index of the Urban Landscape is the latest book from renowned watercolourist Richard Taylor, focusing exclusively on the art of architecture and cities. His style features vibrant colours and sharp, angular perspectives, and this book is packed with inspiration in the form of his stunning works. 

The Watercolor Artist's Index of the Natural Landscapes is full of Johannes Vloothuis signature soft, blended landscapes. Johannes has taught a variety of art workshops to over 20,000 students, and his work has been exhibited in museums all over the world including Saint Petersburg, Sao Paolo and Mexico City - with this book, you can learn to master his techniques!

Guided by these two expert artists' clear visuals, you'll be able to create charming paintings of your own.

Thorough Reference

Flip through each book to learn how to depict everything from cosy coffee shops full of people to serene trickling waterfalls. Organized first by location and then by type of feature, each book is designed for easy reference use so that wherever you're painting, you can easily find specific tips and tricks to make your artwork look just right.

With both of these books in your art bag, you'll soon grow in confidence as you become a master of watercolours able to paint any landscape concievable.

For all your nature painting desires, Watercolor Artist's Index of the Natural Landscape is available for preorder here. If a towering cityscape is more your vibe, you can preorder Watercolor Artist's Index of the Urban Landscape at the link here! (And if you want to be a master of the countryside and cityscape, treat yourself to both!)

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