Ron Ranson | Watercolor Painting and Art Instruction

Big Brush Watercolor by Ron Branson

Name: Big Brush Watercolor by Ron Branson
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SKU: 0891343016
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Big Brush Watercolor by Ron Branson

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A Fast-and-Loose Watercolor Manual on Hake Brushes, Minimal Palette, and Expressive Washes

Renowned British watercolorist Ron Ranson introduces his signature "Big Brush" method, designed to help painters achieve atmospheric landscape compositions using large Japanese hake brushes. The instruction manual focuses on simplifying watercolor painting by discarding small round brushes in favor of broad, direct strokes, a restricted palette of non-staining pigments, and heavy watercolor paper.

Ranson demonstrates step-by-step how to lay down broad sky washes, render foliage textures, capture light values, and avoid overworking details. Illustrated with full-color landscape studies, this guide provides practical instruction on brush handling, paper preparation, color mixing, and value control for artists seeking a spontaneous, expressive style.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Featuring Ron Ranson's minimalist approach and hake brush demonstrations, this handbook shows how to eliminate over-painted details and execute clean, atmospheric landscape washes. An essential studio guide for watercolorists looking to simplify their technique.

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Publisher: North Light Books

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Format: North Lights Books

Publication Date: 1989

ISBN: 9780891343011

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