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Toogood, James Stephen was born on September 26, 1954 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of James William and Margaret B. Toogood.
(Video DVD A fascinating companion piece to his book of th...)
Video DVD A fascinating companion piece to his book of the same title, watch as John layers wash after wash, gradually building rich texture and luminous light through two painting demonstrations: a gorgeous waterscape looking out on a crystal-clear bay, and a scene from the town of St. Georges in Bermuda, known for its narrow, provocative lanes and bright, sparkling sunlight. Along the way, James shares favorite tricks-like adding a little lemon yellow to give a white sunlit wall a bit of sparkle, using the slightest touches of body color to intensify the impression of light, and how lively darks can be the true key to making your light really shine. To further illustrate how these straightforward techniques can be used, James shares a selection of some of his favorite paintings and discusses how he charged them with texture and light. Learn How To: - Portray a wealth of exciting natural and manmade textures - Use underpainting to infuse sunlit areas with a warm yellow glow and tone down shadow areas - Use masking to save lights - Use descriptive brushwork - Use drybrushing to impart lovely textures - Recover too-dark passages or soften over-pronounced textures - Paint the reflections and shadows of this crystal-clear bay. - Capture the sparkling sunlight and rich textures of this provocative street scene.
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(Every truly great watercolour painting hinges on the qual...)
Every truly great watercolour painting hinges on the quality of light and texture. James Toogood shows readers exactly how to use these elements to add more drama, depth and believability to their work. Beginners and advanced artists will appreciate the wealth of instruction, including: Clear explanations of natural and artificial light, as well as how light influences texture; Complete step-by-step mini-demonstrations that show how to re-create texture and light within the context of a painting; Basic colour theory and pigment lessons to help artists get the most from their materials; Drawing and composition basics to build a strong foundation for any piece of artwork; Secret tips and tricks the author uses to obtain visual accuracy; It's never been easier for painters to enrich their work with breathtaking light and texture.
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Toogood, James Stephen was born on September 26, 1954 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of James William and Margaret B. Toogood.
Student, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, Philadelphia, 1973—1976.
Board directors, exhibition chair Philadelphia Watercolor Club, 1985—1988. Instructor Mainline Art Center, Haverford, 1994—2000, Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown, New Jersey, since 1998, Somerset Art Association, Bedminster, 2000—2004, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, since 2002, National Academy Design, New York City, since 2007. Artist-in-residence Masterworks Foundation, Hamilton, Bermuda, 2002.
(Video DVD A fascinating companion piece to his book of th...)
(Every truly great watercolour painting hinges on the qual...)
Member of National Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society (Artists Magazine award 1990), Pennsylvania Academy Fellowship Alumni.
Married Eileen Frances Monaghan.