Download or read book Everyday Watercolor written by Jenna Rainey and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces. This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual creatives. From strokes to shapes, this book covers the basics and helps painters gain confidence in themselves along with inspiration to develop their own style over the course of 30 days. Featuring colorful contemporary art from Mon Voir design agency founder and Instagram trendsetter Jenna Rainey, this book's fresh perspective paints watercolor in a whole new light.
Download or read book No Fail Watercolor written by Mako and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create Stunning Watercolor Projects in Just a Few Simple Steps Mako, the artist behind the beloved blog and YouTube channel makoccino, brings you the most comprehensive beginner’s guide to watercolor. If you’ve ever struggled with self-confidence concerning your art, or been overwhelmed by which brushes you need or how to blend paint, look no further than the gorgeous projects offered in No-Fail Watercolor. Through over 25 activities that are as lovely as they are accessible, Mako sheds light on the secrets to making dazzling watercolor paintings and guides you step by step through practicing and polishing your budding skills. Learn to differentiate between monochromatic, complementary and analogous colors in the Color Harmony chapter; build your understanding of different mediums and textures with techniques like Painting with a Sponge or Softening and Blending; and take a tour through exquisite landscapes with projects like Cloudy Sunset Sky, Enchanted Forest or Ocean Cave. Prepare to be challenged in the most fun way and to embrace simple but effective methods that will soon have you mastering watercolor. Above all, No-Fail Watercolor will remind you to let go of rigidity, to revel in the moment and to discover yourself along the way—because therein lies the true meaning of art.
Download or read book Basic Watercolor Techniques written by Greg Albert and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1991 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for beginners, this book offers suggestions on equipment and techniques for creating different textures, and gives tips on how to actually see what is being painted.
Download or read book Everyday Watercolor Flowers written by Jenna Rainey and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author of Everyday Watercolor and Instagram darling Jenna Rainey presents a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting botanicals from lilies to daffodils in a wide variety of styles. Artist Jenna Rainey shares easy-to-follow ways to paint a wide range of botanicals, all in her fresh, modern style that appeals to the next generation of watercolor artists and creatives, from beginners to hobbyists. With gorgeously illustrated instructions for both loose and realistic watercolor depictions of more than 25 flowers, leaves, and plants, organized by form and shape, Everyday Watercolor Flowers is every nature-lover's answer to capturing that beauty on paper.
Download or read book Line Wash written by Wendy Jelbert and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Methods of merging soft luminous washes with sharp, crisp definite penwork are made easy with this book. Each stage of the painting process is illustrated in a highly practical way, using step-by-step photographs and a colourful selection of finished paintings.
Download or read book Learn Watercolour Quickly written by Hazel Soan and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan has distilled her art teaching into the things that matter most and can be digested in a short period of time – in just one afternoon you can start painting. Learning to paint is one of the life-long aspirations of many of us, and these techniques can be picked up faster than you think. Hazel Soan's concise book, filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises, is written in an accessible way for those completely new to painting. Chapters include: Getting Started (the materials you will need and those you can ignore in the art shop); Choice of Colours; Mixing Colours; What's the Subject?; What Surfaces to Paint on; Basic Painting Techniques; Brushstrokes and Composition (with details on how to design paintings with horizon, focus and balance, a hint of perspective and the light and shade of a subject). Packed with illustrations for guidance, this is the most comprehensive guide to learning watercolour very quickly.
Download or read book How to Paint written by Angela Gair and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive step-by-step introduction for complete beginners Teaches how to master the basics of watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Readers learn to paint landscapes, still life, people, flowers, animals, and buildings 38 step-by-step projects each illustrate a different painting technique Beginners can quickly achieve immediate and impressive results More than 350 color photographs Practical information on materials and equipment Galleries of professional work inspire creativity
Download or read book The Art for Joy s Sake Journal written by Kristy Rice and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2019-07-28 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These beautiful pages invite you to pick up your brush and grow. Kristy Rice's joy-focused approach to watercolor art has won the hearts of fans worldwide, and with this journal Rice offers ways for all levels of painters to make "art for joy's sake" and simultaneously paint a personal keepsake or add beauty to your inspiration wall. Includes 10 illustrations ready to be watercolored on thick, textured paper, alongside full-color tear out reproductions of the same works painted by Kristy herself, demonstrating palette choices and brushwork. Enrich your art with "prompt" ideas to inspire your painting's growth; pages with no-stress exercises for techniques; inspirational artwork and quotations; and even a few recipes for nourishing your body along with your spirit! Each item in the Artisan series is designed to offer a specially crafted watercolor discovery glowing with Kristy Rice's creative touch. Also in the series: Watercolor Cards: Kristy Rice Designs.
Download or read book Simply Painting written by Frank Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Brings painting to life by making it fun and enjoyable. -- Designed for people who have never painted before. -- Based on the methods used in the "Simply Painting" PBS TV series. The Simply Painting series is a completely new, no-nonsense approach to watercolor and acrylic painting. Its unique techniques simplify the process of painting, unlock many secrets, and prove that anyone can paint. The series is presented in full color, with large type and an easy to follow, step-by-step method of painting. The first book in each series presents an introduction to painting for beginners, with basic information on watercolor or acrylic painting, and the materials needed. Volume Two in each series builds on the lessons previously learned, but can also be used on its own.
Download or read book Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner written by Mark Willenbrink and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-05-25 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start painting today - it's easier than you think. If you've ever dreamed of painting in watercolor, this is the book for you. It's designed to help you start experiencing the joy of watercolor immediately - even if you've never picked up a brush. Mark and Mary Willenbrink provide all the guidance and encouragement you need. Their painting techniques, tips and tricks help make every step you take a success, from selecting colors to designing a composition. It's like having two private art instructors right there at your side. In no time at all you'll be hanging original works of art - pieces you'll be proud to show to family and friends. The Willenbrinks' easy-to-follow instruction ensures it.
Download or read book Drawing Unicorns How to Draw Mythical Creatures for the Beginner written by Jonalyn Crisologo and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2015-01-10 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing Unicorns - How to Draw Mythical Creatures for the Beginner Contents Introduction Part I | Tales of the Unicorns The Hunt of the Unicorn Unicorns in Christianity Medieval Ages: A Treasure Trove of Unicorns Other Hidden or Religious Meanings Modern and Children’s Literature Recreational Projects, Pop Culture, and Film Non-Fiction and Mysticism A Unicorn’s Horn Part II | How to Draw Unicorns Drawing Tools The Drawing Process Setting a Creative Intention What does drawing in layers mean? Rendering Basic Rendering Exercises Parts of the Unicorn Anatomical Structure and Proportion Perspectives, Foreshortening, Mannequinization, Gesture and Contour Drawing Hair Drawing in Layers Lines, Shapes, and Gesture Drawing Form Construction Detailing Unicorn Rendering The Unicorn’s Horn Glossary The Author Introduction Faraway, beyond the mountains and seven skies, there exists a land of wonders, where friendly dragons and unicorns frolic freely ‘neath the radiance of a thousand suns. When the pure hearted calls upon them, these creatures elude the veils of obstruction and offer their assistance to fulfill noble causes. In a nutshell, this is the tale of the unicorns. After our wonderful journey in the world of dragons, we now embark on a new exploration that attempts to uncover the truths and myths behind another mythical beast that has eluded humanity for ages: The Unicorns. Unicorns, the second of the How to Draw Mythical Creatures for the Absolute Beginner series, is divided into two parts. Part One delves into historical accounts, which may lend to the credibility or fraudulence behind these beloved creatures. Part Two discusses drawing techniques designed to instruct and develop the creative skills of novices. Some aspiring artists would like to learn the craft or hone their talent to prepare themselves for a career in the Arts. Others are just seeking a productive recreation, rather than a lucrative one. Regardless of your purpose, the drawing methods tackled in this course builds on the creative foundations most beneficial to the absolute beginner. Without further ado, I welcome you to join me in a quest for unicorns.
Download or read book Watercoloring For Beginners written by Violet Torres and published by Violet Torres. This book was released on 2021-08-09 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are You a beginner in watercoloring? Do You want to express your soul and feelings but You think You ain’t got the right means to do that? If your answer is Yes, then this is the right book for You! The more You paint, the more You learn. The beauty of a watercolor painting lies in its layers, delicate strokes, and luminous washes. This guide will help You to understand the relationship between color and its value, in order to express the best of You and evolve your style, achieving impressive results with just some practice! DOWNLOAD: WATERCOLORING FOR BEGINNERS: Develop Your Concentration and Self-Esteem With Watercolor Painting. Learn in an Easy Way The Best Techniques and Which Materials You Can Use To Express Your Creativity In each Chapter You can see creative artworks in colored photos, provided with instruction, subdivided in different techniques, along with different, inspiring projects. Also, there are four specific parts in the book that focus on particular areas of interest for beginner artists: how to paint rocks, hills, mountains and simple paintings of trees. In general, the study of nature. Inside this guide You’ll find: · The basics of watercolor and the most used and newest techniques · How to draw outdoors · The importance of one-color painting and how to make the best out of it · How to mix different techniques to create your art · How to exhibit your work with a simple and efficient method · An easy exercise You can use to train your mind when You need it! Start your journey of creation and freedom today! Grab your copy now and begin your artistic growth!
Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Watercolor Painting written by Takako Y. Miyoshi and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy introduction to the enjoyable art of watercolor sketching! A Beginner's Guide to Watercolor Painting is the perfect book for anyone who wants to experience the spontaneity of watercolor sketching with a water brush pen—a rewarding hobby that enables you to paint anytime, anywhere with very simple materials. The beginner-friendly lessons in this book contain all the information you need—detailed tips and instructions along with step-by-step photos to walk you through the process of painting everything from still life to portraits and landscapes. The 15 lessons in the book show you how to paint the following popular subjects: Lifelike fruits and vegetables such as zesty lemons, sweet cherry tomatoes and crisp sugar snap peas Beautiful flowers like brilliant yellow sunflowers, pastel pink roses and stunning floral bouquets Adorable pets like friendly calico cats and fluffy Shibu Inu dogs Tasty treats including indulgent strawberry shortcakes, coffees and teas Charming buildings and landscapes such as quaint canal-side buildings and exotic tiered pagodas And much more! Each lesson opens with a reference photo and suggested color palette, followed by the step-by-step process of creating an underdrawing and applying brilliant watercolor paints. This handy book is the perfect companion for vacations and weekends. Toss it into your bag with your paper, paints and brushes—and go out and capture interesting subjects in the world around you!
Download or read book Learn How to Draw and Paint People For the Beginner Step By Step Guide to Drawing Harry with Pencil Charcoal Pastels Airbrush Watercolors and Cartoons written by Paolo Lopez de Leon and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Materials How to draw a Harry Potter Cartoon: Drawing Harry’s Body: DrawingHarry in different poses: Light source and Cast Shadow: Cartoon Eyes: Other Characters and Creatures: A. Phoenix B. Severus Snape C. Blue Pixy D. Grindylow Various Gags and Caricatures Cartoons: The Basics: • Sphere • Cone • Cube • Cylinder How to render a Harry with pencils: Charcoal Painting • Shaving the Charcoal • Rendering Using Charcoal • Tips to Remember Rendering Harry Potter in Charcoal Learning about Colors Pastel Painting • Shaving your Pastels • Various ways to blend using Pastels • Additional Techniques: Rendering Harry Potter in Pastels: Watercolor Painting How to Create Color Value Chart Application and Techniques in Watercolor • How to Use the Paintbrush • How to Mix your Watercolor • How to Create a Wash • Rendering the Sphere • How to color Sphere using two colors and blending technique Painting Ginny and Harry in Watercolor Airbrush Painting • Airbrush cleaners and Alcohol • Airbrush and its Mechanism • Maintenance and Troubleshooting • How to Hold an Airbrush: • Basic Airbrush Exercises: Airbrushing Harry Potter Author Bio Introduction: I knew you had read the book, saw the movie, and even bought merchandises of our young favorite wizard from Hogwarts (alright, I know it’s the school of witchcraft and wizardry and not the place which can be found in the map), but have you consider to learn how to draw Harry Potter in pencil or in any art mediums, and this eBook is all about it,so before we begin, let me congratulate you for picking up this eBook, as I’m going to teach you how to draw Harry from cartoon to another form of art works: pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and even airbrush, yes you heard me right. So what do you need learn these artworks?Simple I listed the things you need in the materials, they can all be found in any art stores or art suppliers, so visit and check for the availability of the materials, and it also nice to make friends with your art supplier, as he would be happy to assist you for the things that you will be needing, and even give you a call if the materials if in stock or available. Dedicate by reading and practicing all the exercises in each sections of art medium, set a good time for you alone and focus in drawing and soon you will be a true versatile artist not just drawing Harry Potter, as you can use this method when drawing other people faces,even the faces of your love ones: parents, relatives, friends, neighbors and boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife. So have fun drawing Harry Potter, let him inspire you magically.
Download or read book Learn How to Draw and Paint Horses for Beginners written by Paolo Lopez de Leon and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2015-03-11 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Materials Charcoal Airbrush Pastels The Basics Sphere Cone Cube Cylinder How to Draw a Horse Drawing Horses in Different Poses How to Render a Horse WithPencils How to Draw a Cartoon Horse: Charcoal Painting Rendering theHorse in Charcoal Learning about Colors Pastel Painting Rendering the Horse in Pastels Watercolor Painting Painting the Horse in Watercolor Airbrush Painting Painting the Horse with Airbrush Author Bio Introduction Horse are fascinating creature, as horses they are great and beautiful, with an analogy of haste as it’s a fast and strong animal, even in old painting you can see how an artist paint horses in his canvas, so why not learn and also feel how to render horses, by following the instruction in this eBook, by this we are like back in time as we follow the old artist footprints and later on see what we will became “A Great Horse Painter” , after you learned how to paint horses with various media. I’m sure you’re excited to learn how to draw and paint horses, and I’m sure you won’t regret it, I’ll teach you the basics, of how to render horses using your pencil, but that’s not all, you will learn more as you move along from one medium to another, so bear with me, as we tackle different types of media when rendering horses, just give your time and dedication in your horse painting, so have fun painting and let’s accept the fact that painting is now part of your life.
Download or read book Botanical Watercolor Painting for Beginners written by Cara Olsen and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash Your Creativity with Beautiful Watercolor Blooms From delicate magnolias and zinnias to exotic hibiscus and tiger lilies, you’ll be ready to paint an entire garden with 25 breathtaking projects. Renowned watercolor instructor Cara Rosalie Olsen covers everything you need to know to get started—even if you’ve never picked up a brush! Learn how to select art supplies, blend Cara’s unique colors, prepare a palette, master different brush techniques and so much more. Each project provides detailed step-by-step instructions along with helpful illustrations so you can confidently create elegant botanical masterpieces. And with Cara’s encouraging and beginner-friendly approach, you’ll be inspired to find beauty in everything you paint.
Download or read book Learn to Paint in Watercolor with 50 Paintings written by Wil Freeborn and published by . This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop your watercolor skills one painting at a time!Are you a watercolor painter newbie? Have you dabbled in watercolors but wish your paintings looked more polished? Well, it's time to remedy that! Learn to Paint in Watercolor is the patient watercolor instructor you've been waiting for. This unique how-to book offers all you need to know about watercolor painting - perfect for first-time painters or anyone interested in refining their skills. Treat the book as an in-depth class on this medium. With each lesson, you'll be privy to a new watercolor technique or subject. Readers will move through the book subject by subject, course by course, painting all along the way. By the time you reach the end, you'll have fifty paintings showcasing your steady progress. You'll start by painting objects that are important to you and then move on to exploring your immediate environment. By the end of the book, your paintings will start to tell your own story, giving you the confidence to continue painting and discovering watercolors' myriad possibilities. Techniques are introduced throughout the book's projects, from using a simple color wash to learning about ink techniques or letting go with loose, free watercolors. At the same time, concepts such as properties of light (vital for watercolorists) give a solid foundation on which to work.
