Iain Stewart: High Level Sketching Video

Artists know that one of the best places to record what you see and feel is in your sketchbook. The relaxation it brings is meditative. You are free to do anything in your private sketchbooks — experiment, be inventive, try new techniques, create whole new worlds within its pages.

Award-winning artist Iain Stewart enjoyed this freedom so much that he began to paint right in his sketchbook.

Iain became so passionate about painting in his sketchbook that he decided to take it to a higher level, asking, "What if you could work on a studio painting using this same method and mindset?"

It may sound strange, but his unconventional approach is winning him shows and events!

Not only is he going to prove that it’s possible for you…

…he’s also going to show you how painting-as-sketching can help you be more adventurous with your creations.

If you’re looking for a method that engages your creative mind, this is it.

You’re going to discover techniques to discover and nurture your "painting voice"...

…how to really say what you want to say…

…and how to paint scenes that viewers can connect with and feel deep inside — more than just architecture and people passing by.

 

But that’s just scratching the surface of "High Level Sketching." Here’s what you can expect to learn inside:

• Discover the "Sketching on Steroids" approach that can help you win shows and events…
  
• How to find and nurture your unique "painting voice"...
  
• How to embrace exploration and craft your own narrative in your paintings…
  
• How to BREAK FREE from your reference photograph or the scene in front of you, and be FREE to paint what truly moves you...
  
• Strategies to strengthen your creative mind so you can create more impactful works of art...
  
• The ONE tweak to your approach that will transform the final result of your painting...
  
• How to successfully CAPTURE the essence and emotion of a scene...
  
• How to tell a story with your painting that captivates viewers…
  
• Uncover Iain's brilliant approach to sketching as painting… and how it frees you to be more creative…
  
• How to let go of fear and the need to be absolutely accurate when painting figures, vehicles, trees, and architectural subjects...
  
• Invaluable tips to develop your Artist's Eye…
  
• How to prepare your painting the RIGHT way (drawing tips included!)...
  
• Essential techniques such as mastering "edge control", how to save your lights, how to draw and paint with expression, mixing color, how to use your brush effectively and with confidence….
  
• PLUS: Effortlessly nail perspective with Iain’s "Sky Keyhole" technique…
  
• …and so much more!

 

Iain Stewart: En Plein Air - Light & Color Softcover Book

Take your watercolor painting beyond the studio—learn how to effectively use color and light to capture mood, create atmosphere, and convey emotion on location.

Geared for beginning artists, En Plein Air: Light & Color introduces a variety of techniques for on-location watercolor painting.

Following a brief introduction to the basics of painting en plein air and an overview of the necessary tools and materials, you will learn how to choose a subject and paint a compelling outdoor composition using the subtleties of watercolor to create beautifully expressive subjects and themes.

Other important topics include perspective, rendering the background and foreground, capturing both urban and pastoral landscapes, mastering color to convey weather and time of day, and much more. From choosing just the right subject to awaiting the perfect time of day, let En Plein Air: Light & Color guide you in your artistic travels as you explore this daring and expressive medium.

Painting outdoors is a rewarding, peaceful experience full of joy, adventure, and persistence. Let the En Plein Air Series guide you in your artistic travels as you explore this daring and expressive method of painting, wherever you may be.

Iain Stewart is a watercolor artist and illustrator and a signature member of both the American and National Watercolor Societies. His work has received numerous awards in international competition and he is a sought-after juror and workshop instructor. He is also an architectural illustrator with an international clientele, a business he has run for the last 20 years. Iain maintains a studio in Opelika, Alabama.

• Softcover: 128 pages
• Dimensions: 8.55 x 0.85 x 10.95 inches