Watercolor painting outside the lines : a positive approach to negative painting

In visual art, negative space refers to the areas within a painting not occupied by subject matter. Linda Kemp shows beginners and advanced artists how to harness the power of these often overlooked areas surrounding a painting's focal point. Troubleshooting suggestions and secrets are included. This is the only title on the market that gives readers a comprehensive look at negative painting. Linda Kemp shows beginning and advanced artists how to harness the power of these often overlooked areas around a painting's focal point. The book is brimming with easy-to-follow, interactive elements, Step-by-step techniques, exercises and projects Do-it-yourself tests and worksheets Troubleshooting suggestions and secrets Straightforward diagrams for color and design Whether they want to paint florals, landscapes or patterns in nature, readers will come away with the skills they need to make their next work more striking than ever! "In Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines, Linda Kemp demonstrates her unique approach to creating fresh-looking paintings. With easy to follow, step-by-step techniques, exercises and projects, you'll learn to focus on shapes, underpaintings, building layers and other components as well as planning a painting."--BOOK JACKET Painting in the negative is the main focus of this bookhow to manage this approach and how to succeed at it.