The zodiac has been used for a millennia to bring humans closer to the cosmos. With this creative masterpiece, it’s your turn to travel nearer the heavens following simple directions for painting each of the constellations, accompanied by information about each sign of the zodiac. A basic introduction to watercolor techniques and its tools will get you started.
Learn how to paint the beautiful night sky throughout the seasons while learning about sun signs and their place in astrology with Celestial Watercolor—complete with an overview of the tools and techniques of watercolor.
This guide to painting the stars also features:- How to achieve the look of the night sky unique to each season, from the light blue summer night to the deep blue of the winter
- Watercolor wash techniques: wet-into-wet and wet-on-dry painting
- How to paint moons throughout the year, including the 12 moons from the Native American and spiritual traditions
- Adding environmental elements, including trees, mountains, and lakes
- Ideas for night sky painting gifts for baby showers, weddings, birthdays, and other occasions
Express your passion for the night sky in paint with Celestial Watercolor, whether you’re a weekend artist or a more experienced artist looking to expand your repertoire.
Author(s): Elise Mahan, D.R. McElroy
Publisher: Rock Point
Year: 2019
Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
CONTENTS
Introduction
1 Tools & Techniques
Watercolor Papers
Watercolor Paints
Paintbrushes
Pens & Pencils
Work Area
Themes
Painting with Watercolors
Washes
Wet-on-Wet Technique
Wet-on-Dry Technique
Colors & Effects
2 Astrological Signs
Fire Signs
Earth Signs
Air Signs
Water Signs
Painting Astrological Watercolors
An Astrological Watercolor
Astrological Variation 75
3 The Moon
Moon Lore
Painting Moon Watercolors 99
Painting a Moon Watercolor
Moon Variation
4 Seasonal Night Sky Landscapes
Painting Seasonal Night Sky Watercolors
Painting a Spring Waterclor
Summer Variation
Fall Variation
Winter Variation
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
