"In fear of overworking a painting, many learning artists tend to stop too soon, neglecting those extra little touches that can elevate an acceptable watercolor painting to the level of an outstanding watercolor painting.  Those initial broad, fluid washes are still necessary as a base, but it is the textures worked into them that give the work its depth and life." - Ray Hendershot (book jacket)

Back in 1999, I set out to accomplish one of the goals that I set for myself as an artist. That was writing a book about my painting methods. The object was to give other aspiring artists the opportunity to benefit from the many things that I have learned and accomplished during my artistic lifetime, now spanning over 60 enjoyable and informative years.

And so, “Texture Techniques for Winning Watercolors” was born. The book had good success during the years it was in publication but, after the book went out of print in 2002, the flood gates opened. The book became popular among teachers and students alike and a demand for it soon developed. Over the recent years I have gotten countless inquiries of how to acquire a copy and inquiries of whether or not it was to be republished. Since republishing was almost out of the question, I decided to do the next best thing and that was to reproduce the book on CD. This seemed to be the most practical and economical way to reach those artists that want to avail themselves of my painting methods. And so, here it is. I hope that you will benefit from my observations and experimentation and that, at least some of my teachings will add to what you are already doing and, as a result, make you a better artist.

This CD can be opened and viewed on PC or Mac. It is formatted to be read in ©Adobe Reader to make it accessible to all.

The CD is copyrighted ©2010 by Ray Hendershot. All rights reserved. No part of this CD may be copied or reproduced in any form without expressed permission, in writing, by Mr. Hendershot or by Stonerow Publishing.

MY WORLD

A new book by renowned artist

RAY HENDERSHOT

A retrospective of the life's work of this artist, spanning 6 decades.

This long awaited book is a “must have” for all collectors and followers of Ray’s work. A 132 page, 8 1/2” x 11” clothbound, hardcover coffee table book containing 132 beautiful reproductions, 126 in rich, full color. This magnificent book is a real collector’s item and was produced using only the best materials and printing technology.

Ray’s comments throughout the book give the reader insight into the thoughts of the artist and his feelings about the world around him.You will see his artistic progression from some of the earliest pencil drawings to the present watercolors and acrylics.

MY WORLD, THE PAINTINGS OF RAY HENDERSHOT, is an exceptionally high quality book. Each page is printed on 115# Gallerie Silk paper, and all images are oversprayed with a spot gloss varnish coating that not only protects them but seemingly makes them “jump off” the page. It is printed in very high resolution to assure that each image is reproduced as vividly as possible. It is case bound in a high quality Arrestox cloth over thick 3mm boards. There is a printed, gloss laminate dust jacket as you see in the illustration above. Every detail of this book shouts QUALITY.

Ray’s paintings have been much sought after for many years. Now, you can own a compilation of some of his best efforts in this volume. Each book purchased from the author will be personally signed.