Ray Campbell Smith's Way with Watercolour

If any of following titles capture your imagination they can be obtained from the these sources:

The Leisure Arts step-by-step series are published by Search Press: Search Press Limited, Department B, Wellwood, North Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR, England Telephone: 44 (0)1892 510850 Fax: 44 (0)1892 515903. Email: Sales@searchpress.com

The SAA, Society for All Artists Home Shopping department also stock a number of Ray's books and videos: SAA, PO BOX 50, Newark, Notts. NG23 5GY UK..Telephone: +44 (0)1949 844050
Mon-Fri: 8:30 - 17:30
Sat 09:00 - 12:00
Fax: +44 (0)1949 844051
E-mail: info@saa.co.uk

Painting Estuaries& Coastal Scenes. Filled with step-by-step sequences where never a brush stroke is missed. Ray demonstrates how to capture the beauty and freshness of watercolours, revealing the secrets and delights of painting spectacular estuaries, atmospheric seascapes, unspoilt beaches, sheer cliffs, busy harbours and more.

Ray offers valuable insights into capturing the essence of his subject, whether its a group rugged fishermen's cottages, Venetian buildings or a quiet sunlit scene. Detailed step-by-step photographs are accompanied by helpful text and inspirational paintings, so you will soon be able to develop your own style whatever your skill level.

Classic Techniques for Watercolour Landscapes. Easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations, and clear analysis of finished paintings. Beautifully illustrated in Ray's ever popular style. Skies and clouds, trees and foliage, water, weather conditions, times of day. A thoroughly practical and inspiring guide in the very best traditions of watercolour painting. Companion video now available on DVD.

Perspective: Clear and practical guide to perspective in painting. Starting with the basic geometry used to draw buildings, he leads us through the perspective of circles, shadows and reflections. His wonderful inspiration watercolours show how tone and colour can be used to create a feeling of depth.

Landscapes in Watercolour: Simple skills are developed using a series of demonstrations which clearly illustrate how to capture freshness and beauty of this wonderful medium. Learn how to create stunning skies, misty woodlands, still water and much more. Companion video now available on DVD.

Watercolour For All: Especially designed to encourage and inspire all beginners to watercolour. It will also be of practical use to more experienced watercolourists who wish to take full advantage of the mediums potential. Dealing with washes, techniques, and demonstrations, this book explains all aspects of watercolour painting. It has a reputation for being difficult to handle, but we tackle problems head-on with practical solutions to to bring new found confidence and enjoyment to all watercolour painting. Companion video now available on DVD.

Fresh Watercolour: Translucent watercolour washes are an essential ingredient in watercolour painting. Obviously far better than producing overworked, muddy, and disappointingly dull pieces. This book will show you how vital careful forethought and planning are to bold spontaneous scenes. It examines technique, perspective, tone, and skill in choosing subject matter. Companion video now available on DVD.

Developing Style in Watercolour: Style is the quality that distinguishes one painters work from another. Just as people evolve their own distinctive handwriting, so in time painters develop an individual style. All watercolourists long to acquire an effective painting style of their own, but often go about it in the wrong way. This book will help you avoid the pitfalls and wrong turnings to develop your own truly personal style.

Watercolour Workout: Suggestions on how to approach sessions in order to get better results. Identifying reasons for failure we concentrate on solutions using 50 landscape projects both home and abroad. Helping to produce paintings rich in tone and colour contrast with originality and confidence. With preliminary sketches and finished works.

Way with Watercolour: Choosing suitable subjects, and capturing the essence on paper is dealt with here. Exploring stages of creative process from initial thoughts to finished painting. Another 50 Watercolour projects accompanied by informative text with working sketches and detail. Companion video now available on DVD.