Atmospheric Buildings in Watercolour by Nicholas Poullis

Atmospheric Buildings in Watercolour by Nicholas Poullis is a practical guide to capturing the character of unique architecture in watercolour. Poullis is a master artist celebrated for his fresh and vibrant approach. In this highly practical guide, you'll learn how to bring atmosphere, character, and a sense of place into your architectural scenes, going beyond simple accuracy to create paintings full of life.

Designed for confident beginners and intermediate painters, this book offers clear instruction on key techniques, including light, composition and perspective. Nicholas shares tips on balance and simplification, helping you avoid the common pitfall of overworking your paintings. With 6 step-by-step projects, skill-building tips throughout, and a wealth of inspiring artwork, you’ll gain the confidence to bring your favourite buildings to life on paper.

Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or explore new techniques, this book will guide you towards creating expressive, light-filled watercolours that capture the spirit of the buildings you love.

144 page Paperback. 216 x 280mm

LOOK INSIDE

• Foreword by Dr Sally Bulgin 6

• Introduction 8

• Materials and equipment 10

• The painting session 16

• Pure watercolour techniques 24

• Choosing a subject 38

• Simplification 48

• Cathar Bridge - step-by-step 56

• Drawing and perspective 64

• Watermill - step-by-step 70

• Shady Corner - step-by-step 84

• Painting light 88

• Market Hall, Early Morning - step-by-step 96

• The order of painting 104

• Market Hall interior - step-by-step 114

• How to develop your painting 122

• Ancient bridge - step-by-step 134

• Afterword 142

• Index 144

Nicholas Poullis is an award-winning watercolourist and has been a contributing author to the leading practical art magazine, The Artist, for many years, writing on various aspects of watercolour. He has a particular interest in architectural subject matter.

Since graduating from Anglia Polytechnic University in 1996, Nicholas has been a full time professional artist and has exhibited extensively in France and also England with the RBSA, RI, RBA and RWS and in various group and solo shows, including at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall. Nicholas is well established in the Languedoc region of South West France, where he has previously been an Official Painter to the Office de Tourism Pézenas, Val d’Hérault. He currently runs painting holidays in the South of France.