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Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
This complete guide to watercolor will teach you how to paint relaxing landscapes, exciting seascapes and portraits with personality. In addition to beautiful detailed projects covering architecture, still life and other classic scenes, this book contains sections on color and tone, the materials you will need, key watercolor painting techniques as well as vital information on perspective and drawing; all explained and illustrated for ease of use....
Author
Publisher
Batsford
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Start painting-in just one afternoon! Bestselling author and artist Hazel Soan has distilled all the key elements of creating beautiful watercolors into this concise, accessible, step-by-step guide. Geared to total beginners, Learn Watercolour Quickly covers all the basic techniques from brushstrokes to composition, and explains how to choose and mix colors; select a subject; and create perspective, light, and shade.
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media, popular watercolour artist, instructor, and author Ana Victoria Calderon shares her simple step-by-step techniques for painting exciting and colourful motifs by combining watercolour with a variety of other user-friendly materials. Start with the essentials-paint, paper, and brushes-then learn about the featured mediums for mixing, including masking fluid, gold leaf, bleach, salt, and alcohol; take a step-by-step...
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Janet Whittle's vibrant and evocative compositions capture all the glory and beauty of flowers. Open this book to learn Janet's creative techniques and approach for capturing the beauty of flowers in her paintings. Clear step-by-step projects are included, as well as many examples of Janet's inspirational work. This is an inspirational resource for ideas on how to make your flower painting skills grow!
Author
Series
Publisher
Walter Foster Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
With Watercolor Painting at Home, artists can learn to find painting inspiration around their homes and gardens, and then paint beautiful, homey art. Easy-to-follow watercolor techniques and projects help you find inspiration at home and paint what you see around you, from seasonal decor to favorite recipes and the flowers in your garden. As we all spend more time at home, you may find yourself looking for a creative outlet that doesn't require you...
Author
Publisher
North Light Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
This title helps readers learn to create impressive watercolour landscapes by focusing on basic design strategies as taught through a series of 'power tools'. Instructional diagrams, mini demonstrations, finished paintings with callouts, and fun interactive exercises make these tools easy to follow and apply. Three to four full finished painting step-by-step demonstrations help readers see how to put all these tools to use.
7) A beginner's guide to watercolour with mixed media: inspirational projects and innovative techniques
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In this exciting guide, Alison C. Board introduces you to vast range of media available to the contemporary watercolour artist, from powdered inks and pastels to letter stamps and washi tape, and explains how to use them to create truly inspirational artwork. 6 step-by-step projects explore the potential of combining watercolour with a variety of wet and dry media, through themes that includes flower painting, animal portraiture, dance and music....
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Add depth and realism to your watercolour paintings. Learn how to use line, tone, colour and detail to create the impression of mist-draped mountains and woodlands and paint boats, buildings and natural features that reced realistically into the distance. Includes 7 step-by-step projects with inspiration and ideas for your own landscaptes.. Features techniques for linear and aerial perspective.
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Paint 50 beautiful, iconic motifs in bright watercolours in this vibrant book by illustrator Lena Yokota-Barth. Learn the basics of watercolour painting - how to make the brushstrokes and mix colours effectively. Build up your skills quickly and simply by following the five simple instructions for each design. --Publisher
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The inimitable Jean Haines guides you, step-by-step, through breathing life into your watercolor animal paintings. From domestic cats and dogs to wild lions and giraffes, bestselling artist and author Jean Haines shows the reader how to bring a touch of life to their animal artwork. Known for the vibrant colors and exciting, innovative painting techniques that she brings to her work, Jean's latest book is a course that invites beginners and experts...
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Many leisure painters prefer to paint outdoors, finding it both challenging and inspirational. In this book well-known and respected TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw provides an essential introduction to this exciting subject. There is something particularly appealing about painting outdoors, surrounded by a never-ending range of subjects, all of which can vary from one moment to the next according to the weather and the time of day. Here Alwyn Crawshaw provides...
Author
Series
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Flowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour? Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists - or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects....
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