The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor pdf

Maury Aaseng is an American illustrator who graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a BFA degree in Graphic Design and began working as a freelance illustrator in San Diego, California, where he created drawings for young, non-fictional adults. Soon, his work expanded to the field of medical and anatomical illustration. He now enjoys collaborating with authors and experts in various medical fields to create vivid, clear illustrations for publications that illuminate essential concepts for the health, body, and nature sciences. Maury Aaseng currently resides in Duluth, Minnesota with his wife and two children near the shores of Lake Superior. His work first gained recognition at the Upstream People Gallery in 2008, and recently in 2016 a collection of his aquatic works titled Saturated Life was shown at the Great Lakes Aquarium. He has taught classes covering science illustration and nature-inspired watercolors, and in recent years has leveraged his experience creating books illustrating techniques for other emerging artists.

The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor pdf by Maury Aaseng

With helpful tips and easy-to-follow lessons, The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor will teach readers everything they need to know to create beautiful works of art in watercolor. The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor opens with a guide to essential information on the necessary tools and materials for both sketching and painting, including pencils, paints and brushes, palettes, supports, and mediums. In addition to learning about basic drawing and painting techniques and color theory, readers will learn how to create compelling compositions, achieve depth, and render realistic textures.This new title in the Collector's Series features a large variety of stunning sea life, from an adorable sea otter to an magnificent whale. With a fresh, modern spin on this majestic subject, The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor is a comprehensive and indispensable resource, packed with beautiful illustrations and expert instruction, for all artists smitten with the animal kingdom.