Beyond Technique: Painting With Passion by Alvaro Castagnet
Alvaro Castagnet . Unknown Year . English
Alvaro Castagnet believes that 'your work is your best teacher', therefore, the philosophy of this book will enable you to learn a great deal from observing and evaluating your own paintings, and building on your discoveries so that you can improve and develop your own personal style of watercolor painting. The structure of the book is based on six chapters, each with introductory text discussing the key topic concerned. The chapters include a generous selection of stunning watercolor paintings which cover a wide variety of subjects and include detailed, informative captions, so as to expand on the points discussed in the paragraphs. Furthermore, this book includes four advantageous, step-by-step lessons, using different reference sources such as photographs, computer, sketches and real life. Álvaro shares his demonstrations for appealing landscapes in Australia; boats in Cadaques, where his first DVD, Inspired Watercolor was filmed; Circulo Militar Plaza San Martin, a beautiful building in Buenos Aires; and an interior painting in his own studio.
Categories: Philosophy
About the Author
As an expressive painter, Alvaro portrays a strong impressive and colorful style with superb interpretation of light effects, capturing the soul of the places he paints. He is one of the world's most highly respected watercolor masters. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Alvaro attended the National School of Arts, and later studied at the Fine Arts University. His watercolor technique reached the highest level in Australia, where he had lived for twenty years thereafter. Alvaro has been recognized with top honors in major art competitions around the world, including six awards and medals, from the prestigious American Watercolor Society, and now holds Dolphin Fellowship. In 2010 he won the Shanghai Zhujiajiao International Watercolour Biennial Exhibition. Alvaro is a member of numerous national and international art associations and his work is widely sought after; gracing the walls of many private and corporate collectors worldwide. Since 1985 he has been holding worldwide solo exhibitions. Author of best sellers: Watercolour Painting with Passion, Beyond Technique: Painting With Passion, and Watercolour Masterclass, as well as the successful series of “The Passionate Painter” DVDs, and the designer of his own set of brushes and other art materials; Alvaro is often invited to contribute to many acclaimed national and international art magazine and book publications. He is a highly respected international speaker & judge. Alvaro lectures, demonstrates and conducts workshops that are very inspirational. He has a brisk impressionist style with a great ability to capture the vitality of a scene. Traveling the world, painting “plein air”, has contributed to his developing a very fluent and distinctive style; making him one of the most versatile and accomplished watercolor artist of his generation. Alvaro’s main studio is now located in Montevideo, Uruguay. He may be contacted at www.alvarocastagnet.net
