Download or read book 600 Watercolour Mixes written by Sharon Finmark and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you need to know about mixing watercolours Explores all the different colour mixing techniques including palette mixing, overlaying and wet-into-wet Provides a visual source of over 600 watercolour mixes Fully annotated paintings throughout demonstrate the colours and mixes used. Colour is fundamental to painting and the ability to mix and reproduce specific hues is an art in itself. Colour theory can be dull and complicated, but in this book, experienced artist and teacher, Sharon Finmark, demonstrates colour mixing in a practical and easy-to-follow way. In addition to being an extensive visual sourcebook to nearly 600 colour mixes, there are paintings featured throughout with all the different hues and mixes in each painting analysed and annotated. In this way, watercolour painters learn by application how to get the best out of their paints.
Download or read book 600 Watercolor Mixes written by Sharon Finmark and published by American Artist Books. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master mixing and using color! An easy-to-use reference for watercolor painters of all levels, 600 Watercolor Mixes shares all the keys to expert color mixing and how to enhance your work with vivacious shades and tints. Beginning with comprehensive charts demonstrating the nuances of each color pairing, 600 Watercolor Mixes offers thorough color swatches of expected results when using different color mixing techniques like palette mixing, wet-into-wet, and overlaying. Plus, you'll get the basics on color theory and concepts, including saturation and value. Next, you'll learn about advanced color mixing, such as creating grays and neutrals. With Sharon Finmark's expert guidance, you'll discover how to get the precise depth of color needed. 600 Watercolor Mixes illustrates how colors can be used to enhance a painting--to create spatial effects, add contrast, and make shadows. Filled with watercolor illustrations and examples, this manual gives all the color mixing fundamentals for watercolorists of all levels.
Download or read book My 60 Memorable Games written by Bobby Fischer and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Still seen as the classic games collection' – English Chess Federation 'It is a work of genius' – The Compulsive Reader One of the most important chess books ever written, reissued in celebration of a chess genius, Bobby Fischer. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing his thoughts, the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one. You'll find beautifully simple positional play by out-of-this-world combinations that are just breathtaking. Fischer played nearly all of these games as a grandmaster so they are at the very highest level, but his lucid commentary makes every move and idea both accessible and understandable, meaning that every player will learn huge amounts from this book. It is an essential for each chess enthusiast, competitor and professional alike. The controversial alterations that were made to Bobby Fischer's words in the last edition have been omitted in this book, so only the author's own words are expressed, giving a true insight into one of the most gifted, troubled and controversial minds of the 20th century.
Download or read book Watercolor Mixing Directory written by Moira Clinch and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These easy-to-use directories explain color theory by demonstrating a range of color mixing techniques. The 256-page, full-color books feature more than 50 carefully selected colors that, when used with a basic palette, provide artists with more than 2,000 color mixing options! Each combination is shown as a pure mixture straight from the palette, demonstrating endless tint variations.
Download or read book 500 Acrylic Mixes written by Sharon Finmark and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color is fundamental to painting and the ability to mix and reproduce specific hues is a key skill. Color theory can be dull and complicated; but in 500 Acrylic Mixes experienced artist and teacher Sharon Finmark demonstrates color mixing with acrylic paints in a practical and easy-to-follow way. A variety of color-mixing techniques are covered, including palette mixing, impasto, and overlaying. In addition to being an extensive visual sourcebook to more than 500 acrylic paint color mixes, paintings are featured throughout, each of which is accompanied by a breakdown of the colors, mixes, and techniques used to achieve a specific effect. Whether you're a longtime student of the studio or simply searching for a few perfect hues, 500 Acrylic Mixes will show you how to create color palettes you'll love!
Download or read book Hazel Soan s Painting People and Portraits written by Hazel Soan and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2024-05-09 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master painting lively figures and private portraits, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations. Bestselling artist and author Hazel Soan explains how to create beautiful and engaging paintings of strangers and loved ones, with handy hints and work-in-progress paintings throughout. Learn how to overcome shyness or anxiety about painting people in private and in public. Capture their energy and see beyond their likeness through angles, movement, tone and detail. Understand how to make them comfortable with poses, a timeframe and support. Learn about clothing, proportion, measuring and scene-setting. This is the only book you need for painting people and portraits. This extensive guide is ideal for all painters, new or experienced.
Download or read book Mix Your Own Watercolors written by John Lidzey and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mix Your Own Watercolors is the complete artistÆs guide to successfully mixing watercolor paint colors. As you explore color theory, you will learn all about the basicsùfrom color relationships evident on the color wheel to the meaning of hue, tone, and intensity, as well as all about translucent colors, granulations, and backruns. YouÆll also discover how to mix specific watercolor pigments, following precise rations for mixing yellows, oranges, reds, violets, blues, greens, browns, and other neutralsùall with the help of full-color photographs and color-group illustrations. Anyone serious about the art of watercolor should not be without this book!
Download or read book The Spirit of BMW written by Vaughan Grylls and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2023-05-11 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A glorious exploration of BMW, one of the greatest car brands of all time, with dynamic photography and lively text that explains why people love them. Known as 'the ultimate driving machine', BMW is one of the world's most prestigious car brands. Renowned for their smooth handling, precision engineering and sleek looks, BMWs pair driving comfort with powerful engines. Originally formed during the first world war, the company reached new heights of popularity in the 1960s and is still going strong today. This captivating book outlines all the most iconic BMW models, from their first car, the Dixi of 1927, to today's high-performance models, including the beautiful 1955 507 roadster, the instantly recognisable 2002 from the 1960s, and the iconic E30 M3, first manufactured in the mid-1980s. Each evocative vintage photograph is accompanied by insightful explanation. The ideal gift for every car enthusiast, whether they're a BMW owner or just aspire to be, this beautifully illustrated book conveys perfectly the joys of this classic brand.
Download or read book Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor written by William F. Powell and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor is the definitive color-mixing resource for watercolor artists. With a wide spectrum of paint recipes, each revealing the color proportions and dilution level needed to achieve the featured swatch, this user-friendly book also includes a color-mixing grid that makes measuring simple. Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 450 color combinations: Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want to paint--for example, "Eucalyptus Bark." Find the Color Recipe with the subject's recipe number ("293") and an example of the actual paint mixture. Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color. Mix the color. It's that easy! You'll also learn about color theory, mixingvalues, graying color naturally, mixing portrait colors, and more. Also available from Walter Foster's best-selling Color Mixing Recipes series: 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor; Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic; Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits; and Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes.
Download or read book Learn Drawing Quickly written by Sharon Finmark and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2016-04-04 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical book with simple excercises showing the basics of drawing. Learning to draw is quicker and easier than you might think. This practical and concise book contains simple exercises and techniques to encourage you to start drawing, whether you want to be able to create a sketch, a visual diary of your holiday, or draw for sheer creative pleasure. Sharon Finmark covers the basics of drawing, sharing advice on texture, pattern and form. She shows how to achieve light and shade, solidity of form and how to add simple perspective to your compositions. There is an introduction to working with different drawing media including pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, coloured pencils and watercolour. Subjects covered are still life, flowers and plants, landscapes, interiors and people. By the end of this little book you should be able to draw with confidence and have fun with it!
Download or read book The Ultimate Mixing Palette a World of Colours written by Jane Blundell and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PDF - This could be the most useful watercolour reference book you will ever find. This book has been designed for use by anyone with an interest in watercolour, whether beginner or very experienced artist. It contains hand-painted mixing charts created using a palette of only fifteen carefully chosen colours. Every possible 2-colour mix is shown, along with the most useful 3-colour mixes. The charts have been professionally photographed and colour-matched to be as true to life as possible. Each page is rich with notes about the various colour mixes and their suggested uses in paintings. This is a private PDF listing. Please do not share.
Download or read book Watercolour written by John Barber and published by Search Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Winsor & Newton Guide to Colour Mixing Watercolour takes the uncertainty out of colour mixing for artists. Organised around the primary colours, with an additional section on neutrals and flesh tints, the book presents a gallery of precise colour mixes to enable an artist to recreate what is on the page in their palette and on their work of art.Clear, concise outline of the principles of colour mixing using watercolours At-a-glance guide to more than 5,000 hues and shades Complete visual reference to mixing watercolour Inspirational galleries of successful watercolour works using colour mixingBook Contents: Chapter 1 - Tools and Materials, Chapter 2 - Mixing Watercolours, Chapter 3 - Reds and Oranges, Chapter 4 - Yellows and Greens, Chapter 5 - Blues and Purples, Chapter 5 - Neutrals and Flesh Tones,
Download or read book Watercolour Mixing Techniques for Botanical Artists written by Jackie Isard and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colour mixing is a key skill for the botanical artist. In this practical guide, Jackie Isard explains how to observe and use colour accurately. She shows artists how to make informed choices when selecting pigments, as well as how to learn about colour mixing and its application. Detailed instruction and advice are given on understanding colour and pigments. The author explains how to 'see' colour and tricky mixes, from greens and reds to the difficult botanical greys. Includes advanced colour application techniques - colour enhancement, shadow colours and colour temperature transition. Finally, step-by-step guides illustrate how to paint with layers, how to use underlaying colours to enhance, and colour and fine detailing.
Download or read book The Ultimate Mixing Palette a World of Colours written by Jane Blundell and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Premium Lustre paper version - This could be the most useful watercolour reference book you will ever find. This book has been designed for use by anyone with an interest in watercolour, whether beginner or very experienced artist. It contains hand-painted mixing charts created using a palette of only fifteen carefully chosen colours. Every possible 2-colour mix is shown, along with the most useful 3-colour mixes. The charts have been professionally photographed and colour-matched to be as true to life as possible. Each page is rich with notes about the various colour mixes and their suggested uses in paintings. This is the Premium Lustre paper version, in either softcover or hardcover imagewrap. It is also available in Standard paper and as an eBook for Mac products (iPhone, iPad or Mac computer).
Download or read book Colour Mixing Guide written by Julie Collins and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, comprehensive guide to colour mixing for the watercolour artist. It begins with simple colour theory and a colour wheel, with a template provided so that readers can paint their own; a vital step towards understanding colour. There is vividly illustrated guidance on complementary, warm and cool colours, colour tone, using a limited palette, dull and bright colours and factoring in local colour. There follows an array of essential colour mixes using widely available Winsor & Newton colours. A beautifully presented and practical guide to understanding and mixing colours. Watercolour artists from beginners to more experienced painters will find this a handy, comprehensive guide.
Download or read book Watercolour Artist s Colour Mixing Bible written by Moira Clinch and published by Search Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors provide a visual guide to over 2000 mixes and glaze effects. This easy-to-use directory explains colour theory and demonstrates a range of mixing techniques. Each is shown as a variegated mix straight from the palette as well as with wet-on-wet additions of the paper.
Download or read book The Artist s Guide to Mixing Colours written by Jenny Rodwell and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
