{"product_id":"painting-people-in-watercolor-alex-powers-9781626540538","title":"Painting People in Watercolor","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fresh approach to portrait and figure painting in watercolor \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePainting People in Watercolor\u003c\/i\u003e, Alex Powers provides a comprehensive guide on working with watercolor, mastering the principals of design, and understanding the fundamentals of portrait painting. Powers takes the inquiring artist beyond photorealistic painting and acquaints painters with the human form from a design perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting the focus from subject matter to composition and aesthetics, Powers demonstrates how you can enjoy watercolor painting by expressively capturing character in faces and figures. An abundance of Powers's paintings illustrate the theories and techniques covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe culmination of 23 years of Powers's painting experience, \u003ci\u003ePainting People in Watercolor\u003c\/i\u003e provides clarity and insight on successful watercolor painting techniques for novice to advanced students and doubles as a guide for teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e175 color plates; 100 black \u0026amp; white illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlex Powers, a nationally recognized artist, instructor, and juror, has been a self-employed artist and teacher since 1970. While its style ranges from traditional to modern, his art is best known for its passionate, perceptive portrayals of the human form. As a writer and critic, he frequently contributes to art periodicals, and his work has been featured in museum and art exhibitions across North America. Powers divides his time between painting, drawing, and teaching workshops throughout the United States and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Powers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1626540535\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781626540538\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/09\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Alex Powers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995115290879,"sku":"9781626540538","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9c5252e-7ebd-4c12-854f-dd346ef64890.jpg?v=1683333945","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/painting-people-in-watercolor-alex-powers-9781626540538","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}