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OverviewThe complete beginner's guide to painting en plein air in watercolor, with 8 seasonal step-by-step projects, hands-on exercises and practical advice from expert watercolor teacher, Grahame Booth. 'So what is all this fuss about plein air painting? It is the difference between listening to a CD and being at a concert, watching a travel programme and actually visiting. With plein air you don't just see your subject. You feel it and you are literally part of it.' Grahame Booth In this guide to painting en plein air with watercolors, expert teacher Grahame Booth provides a complete introduction to painting outdoors, from preparing your kit and planning your painting session to getting the most out of your environment, light and subject. Structured seasonally with numerous exercises and 8 complete step-by-step projects, all painted en plein air, and infused with Grahame's friendly, encouraging teaching style, this is the ideal introduction to painting outdoors with watercolors. Discover: A guide to the essential kit you need Practical considerations for outdoor painting (the weather, the changing light and interested onlookers to name a few) The importance of selecting and simplifying the boundaries of your painting when you have a 360-degree view to choose from How to successfully capture the atmosphere of a place 8 seasonal projects, with invaluable advice on painting successfully in different seasonal conditions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Grahame BoothPublisher: Search Press Ltd Imprint: Search Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 28.00cm Weight: 0.754kg ISBN: 9781800922327ISBN 10: 1800922329 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 15 July 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction PART 1: PREPARING FOR PLEIN AIR Why Plein air? Why use watercolour for plein-air painting? Why Plein air? Equipment & Materials Practical Considerations Choosing a Subject Sketching Perspective PART 2: PLEIN AIR IN PRACTICE Spring ... Project 1 ... Project 2 Summer ... Project 1 ... Project 2 Autumn ... Project 1 ... Project 2 Winter ... Project 1 ... Project 2 Glossary IndexReviewsAuthor InformationGrahame Booth tutors workshops and holiday courses around the world. He is a popular demonstrator for art clubs and his paintings have been awarded many national and international awards. His work is featured in books, videos and art magazines, including Artists & Illustrators. work is represented in private collections worldwide and in public collections in Ireland and the USA. He is Past President of the Ulster Watercolour Society and a member of the Watercolour Society of Ireland. His subject range is international, and his use of color, light and shadow are particularly impressive. He is the author of Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Street Scenes (Search Press, 2017), The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Landscapes (Search Press, 2018), and he is a contributing author to Artist's Painting Techniques (DK, 2016). Grahame is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His To see more of Grahame's work visit www.grahamebooth.com Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |