Aug 02, 2004 taking risks with watercolour is a beautifully produced book. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Shirley trevenas watercolors by shirley trevena alibris. Shirley trevena s watercolours are visually inspiring, vibrant with colour and strong in composition. Shirley trevena introduces her new book watercolours jacksons art blog we ask shirley trevena about her new book watercolours and offer the chance to win your very own copy. The photos are clear, and step by step instruction, where provided, is insightful. Follow shirley trevena and explore their bibliography from s shirley trevena author page. We ask shirley trevena about her new book watercolours and offer the chance to win your very own copy. Shirley trevena, london, is a wellknown watercolorist with an international reputation who is regarded as one of britains. I enjoyed putting together many pictures of paintings that i have completed over the past 30 years including drawings completed when i was 7. Watercolor books abstract watercolor watercolor flowers watercolour painting watercolors shirley trevena jacksons art quelques photos art courses.
I shall be there signing copies of my new book, shirley trevena watercolours. Its a quick way to make progress and move in a direction youd like to go. Her mastery of color, composition, and light is breathtaking. Shirley trevena watercolours trevena, shirley livres. Shirley trevena is a successful watercolour artist, internationally renowned for her paintings of still life, flowers and landscape imagery. My latest book is a selection of cartoons on the trials of being an artist. A watercolor artist who rejects the boring artists network.
This dvd is full of wisdom, inspiration and a sheer delight to watch. Shirley trevena is a much loved mixed media artist, tutor and writer of art books. Unlike her previous books, watercolours is not a howto instructional book, but rather a sensitively compiled collection of paintings and drawings that chart her life in art, from age 7 onwards. Shirley trevena has always tried to break the rules of conventional watercolour painting and over the years she has developed a wonderfully loose way of painting using a dynamic palette of colours. I think that it is going to be a very exciting book. Shirley trevena is not an artist i have heard of before but when my sister saw some of her work on film at an art class, she was so impressed she called me immediately to tell me about it.
Shirley trevena, london, is a wellknown watercolorist with an international reputation who is regarded as one of britains most innovative artists in the medium. Risktaking watercolourist shirley trevena 29th november 20 by lisa takahashi 0. In this exciting and inspiring book, shirley gives her personal view of painting and. Unlike her previous books, watercolours is not a howto instructional book, but rather a sensitively compiled collection of paintings and drawings that chart her life in art, from. She is a member of the royal institute of painters in watercolour and is author of three bestselling books. This book concerns itself primarily with the artists inspiration and process of composing a picture, and secondarily with technique. She contributes to many international art publications and has written 3 bestselling books on the subject, her 4th and latest book, shirley trevena watercolours has been published under licence in the usa by north light books. Shirley trevena is a wellknown watercolourist with an international reputation who is regarded as one of britains most innovative artists in the medium.
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Shirley trevena blue china watercolour 40 x 38 cm shirley trevena has always tried to break the rules of conventional watercolour painting and over the years she has developed a wonderfully. Lessons from one of my favorite artists shirley trevena. Shirley trevena is the author of taking risks with watercolour 4. Rules may be made to be broken, but few break them with the artistry of acclaimed watercolorist and bestselling author shirley trevena. Shirley trevena internationally known watercolour artist. Taking risks with watercolour by trevena, shirley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shirley s compositions, strange perspectives, fascinating textures, and vibrant color combinations have shattered the boundaries of the medium. Throughout her career shirley has pushed the boundaries of watercolour and is regarded as one of britains most innovative artists in that medium. Jul 05, 2012 shirley trevena can truely be described as a watercolour master.
The exhibition is at 44 florence road, brighton, bn1 6dj on 5,6,12,19,20,27,28. Shirley trevena s new book watercolours is a stunning, linen bound compendium of thoughts and images from the esteemed painters creative life. Buy shirley trevena s watercolors by shirley trevena online at alibris. She is a member of the royal institute of painters in watercolour and is the author of two bestselling books, taking risks with watercolour and vibrant watercolours, and two dvds, taking risks. Breaking the rules of watercolour dvd with shirley trevena. Shirley trevena is an artist you may already know, and if you dont, i predict youll want to after seeing some of her work. This book shows what stunning results she achieves and how she does it a practical, stimulating and superbly illustrated book for intermediate watercolourists who are looking for greater challenges in their work and who are prepared to. In this superbly illustrated book in collins artists studio series she focuses on using colour in particularly creative and innovative ways, offering the intermediate painter new insights into this essential aspect of painting. Shirley trevena ri and nicholas bowlby at owl house. There can be few watercolour painters today in the uk with the influence of shirley trevena r. I show you many of her paintings and outline some of what shes taught me.
She has worked as a professional painter for 25 years having quit her job in local government in order to pursue her real passion of painting. Shirley trevena, the orange street gallery one of my favourite artists. Shirley trevena can truely be described as a watercolour master. Shirley trevena is a wellknown and successful watercolourist, with a huge international fan base. I am a big believer in studying the art and methods of fellow artists and those you admire. She is a member of the royal institute of painters in watercolour and is author of three bestselling books, taking risks with watercolour, vibrant watercolours, breaking the rules of. Shirley trevena breaking the rules of watercolour book. A lovely book showing many of shirley trevena s work over the years.
Shirley trevena is well known for her vibrant use of colour. More information shirley trevena introduces her new book watercolours jacksons art blog. Shirleys watercolours are vibrant in colour, visually inspiring and strong in composition. In this, her fourth book and first retrospective, the artist shares an inspiring annotated chronology of more than 100 of her paintings, including still lifes, portraits and abstracts.
Throughout her career she has pushed the boundaries of watercolour and is regarded as one of britains most innovative artists in that medium. Breaking the rules of watercolour 9781906388836 by trevena, shirley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Shirley trevena, a wellknown watercolorist with an international reputation, is regarded as one of britains most innovative artists in the medium. My new book shirley trevena s watercolours is now with my publishers and will be available in july 2015.
Today i am looking for inspiration in breaking the rules of watercolour book by shirley trevena, who is a great artist that combines mixed media. I will be exhibiting my original paintings along with my books, dvds and greetings cards. Her style is immediately recognisable and mixes her skills as a colourist with vaulting imagination and style. This third book by shirley trevena is a worthwhile buy even if you have the other two, although a few aspects of her very individual approaches and techniques are repeated. Dec 29, 2017 shirley trevena is a successful and popular watercolourist with a huge international fan base.
May 21, 2012 official trailer for two hour dvd from. Discover book depositorys huge selection of shirley trevena books online. Shirley trevenas new book watercolours is a stunning, linen bound compendium of thoughts and images from the esteemed painters creative life. In the dvd watercolor workshop shirley trevena takes you on a journey through her creative process from how to start a picture from scratch to how to decide when a painting is truly finished. Aug, 2015 a watercolor artist who rejects the boring posted on august, 2015 by artists network staff today id like to welcome watercolor artist shirley trevena, who creates paintings on her own terms. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. This is not so much an instruction book but more of collection of paintings, drawings, and sketches throughout the years. Youll gain an intriguing glimpse into shirley s creative process through accompanying sketches. Shirley trevena is renowned for her exciting compositions, unusual perspectives and vibrant color combinations. My world of watercolour the art of shirley trevena r.
After a 12 year absence shirley trevena is returning to the brighton festival. Shirley trevenas watercolors by shirley trevena goodreads. Formed in 1832 the societys galleries are now based in the mall, in london, where she annually exhibits her work. Shirley trevena author of taking risks with watercolour. Taking risks with watercolour by shirley trevena 2004. Watercolor books watercolor fruit watercolor sketchbook watercolor artists abstract watercolor watercolor flowers watercolor paintings watercolours shirley trevena. Taking risks with watercolour by shirley trevena, albert jackson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shirley trevenas watercolors by shirley trevena, other. Colour is one of the most important subjects for the painter and all artists find it fascinating, but also. Shirley is not only one of the leading british watercolour artists of her generation but is also a gifted communicator with several. Many are accompanied by poignant quotes or text where she has written something significant about her thinking processes in creating the pieces. Shirley trevena watercolours update shirley trevena. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing.
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