Table of Contents

Tracings
Introduction 6
Basic painting equipment 8

Colour mixing 10
Colourful greys 12
Mixing greens 14
Glazing 16
Winter scene 18
Figures in a glade 20

Washes and skies 22
Calm landscape 24
Morning sky 26
A darker day 28
Clouds 30
Stormy night 32
Pale dawn sky 34
A moody sky 36

Composition 38

By the lake 40
Fences 42
Fence line in the snow 44

Trees and flowers 46

Hedgerows 48
Layered foliage 50
Spring foliage 52
Summer tree 54
Autumn tree 56
Winter trees 58
Poppy field 60
Wildflower patch 62
Flowerbeds 64

Water 66
Giving water depth and sparkle 68
Boat on open water 70
Waterfall 72

The living landscape 74

The rambler 76
Watching the gondolas 78
Distant sheep 80
Dry-stone bridge 82
Farm building 84
Distant buildings 86
The urban landscape 88

Country Cottage 90
Boats on a Lake 92
Autumn Walk 94

Index 96

About the Author

Dave Woolass is one of the UK's leading artists with a strong art background spanning more than forty years. Born and raised in Yorkshire, UK, he began his working life as a trainee manager within the retail industry. Painting and drawing were always his first loves, however, and it was inevitable that Dave should turn to making a living from his artwork.

For many years Dave has delivered private art classes to small groups of students, and has delivered workshops and seminars nationwide for various art societies and galleries. He has frequently been commissioned by companies to demonstrate art materials at art events as well as on live television.

Dave's artwork features in many collections across the globe including UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and the Middle East, and he has also appeared on the popular UK TV programme, 'A Brush with Fame'.

In 2001 the Fine Art Trade Guild of Great Britain elected Dave to the Court of the Guild in 2001. He was elected as The Masters Warden in 2003 and was ultimately elected 'Master of the Fine Art Trade Guild' in 2004.

Reviews

For a general appreciation, please look at the series tag above. I like the new iteration of the old Ready to Paint series a lot and these latest volumes diminish that not a jot.

Dave Woollass is a new author and one I hope we'll see more of. He has a pleasantly loose style that's readily achievable and explains his working methods well. He's also comfortable with the variety of subject matter that the series demands and this would be a book worth seeking out even if the series in general isn't your regular cup of tea.

May 2018

Landscapes in Watercolour by Dave Woolas is a new addition to the popular Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes series from Search Press, which is ideal for anyone keen to get started but short on time . Dave introduces 33 quick and easy paintings all postcard sized to make them easier to paint within 30 minutes. As well as any step-by-step demonstrations tracings are provided for anyone who struggles with drawing and simple wishes to get straight on with colour adding.