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Recently, I signed out a book through our local library's inter-library loan program. This book, Mastering Atmosphere & Mood in Watercolor: The Critical Ingredients That Turn Paintings into Art, by Joseph Zbukvic, is a gem. It really is for intermediate or advanced watercolorists, as the author is a master of his approach. The book is in such high demand that it is virtually unavailable. It was first printed in 2002, however it sells for around $ 250.00 on Amazon. Yikes! Who says artists don't make any money!
When reading any of these art books that are authored by a master, I jot down any juicy nugget whether it is a color combination they prefer or how they stretch their paper, etc. In this little study I tried Joseph Zbukvic's color combination of ultramarine with a touch of permanent magenta for distant mountains. This paint is the purplish color you see behind the tree, which I do like for it's richness. I will continue to experiment and adjust the color ratio's to my liking. It is always fun to try new colors or combinations of colors as they really impact what you paint and how it is perceived.
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