Part of the fun and excitement of painting is capturing new places and sights--and that means taking your watercolors with you, no matter where you go. With the inspiration and practical advice in these colorful pages, you'll learn how to paint exquisite watercolors on location. See how to travel light by using a limited palette, making the best use of a sketchbook, and appropriately packing watercolor paper. Find out what techniques work well for capturing an outdoors scene quickly and effectively. There are tips on dealing with unfamiliar weather conditions, respecting other cultures, and completing a painting in the studio from sketches, photographs, and notes. The author's spectacular paintings illustrate suggestions of what to paint, such as the dramatic skies in Tanzania and the bustling street life in Zanzibar. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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