A System Of Watercolor Painting (1850)

""A System of Watercolor Painting"" is a comprehensive guide to watercolor painting written by Aaron Edwin Penley and published in 1850. The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different aspect of watercolor painting. In the first part, Penley discusses the materials and tools needed for watercolor painting, including brushes, paper, and pigments. He also covers basic techniques such as washes, glazing, and wet-on-wet painting.The second part of the book focuses on composition and design. Penley provides guidance on how to create a balanced and harmonious painting, including tips on color theory and the use of light and shadow.The final part of the book is dedicated to specific subjects, such as landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Penley provides step-by-step instructions for painting each subject, along with examples of finished paintings.Overall, ""A System of Watercolor Painting"" is a valuable resource for both beginner and experienced watercolor painters, offering a comprehensive guide to the materials, techniques, and subjects of watercolor painting in the mid-19th century.Being A Complete Exposition Of The Present Advanced State Of The Art, As Exhibited In The Works Of The Modern Watercolor School.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.