Download or read book Lessons from a Lifetime of Watercolor Painting written by Donald Voorhees and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2006-12-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Watercolor Guide You'll Turn to Again and Again Step inside the studio of a master painter for a one-on-one watercolor workshop. Lessons from a Lifetime of Watercolor Painting brings together the time-tested tips, tricks and techniques one can only gain from years of artistic achievement. A professional artist and teacher for more than 50 years, Donald Voorhees shares his unique mastery of this versatile medium in clear, step-by-step instruction you can easily apply to your own work. Designed to be a mainstay in your watercolor resource library, this easy-to-reference guide covers everything you need: Choose the right materials Shoot and collect good reference photos Select the best subjects for great paintings Arrange strong compositions Master basic techniques, including wet-on-dry, wet-into-wet and dry brush Learn how to mask, lift out color and use salt to create texture Fix mistakes quickly Techniques for painting your favorite subjects: Water and shores Skies from sunrise to sunset Flowers, trees and grass Snow and wintry landscapes People in all kinds of settings Houses and buildings Twenty step-by-step demonstrations visually guide you through every technique, and tips sprinkled throughout the book help you quickly pinpoint the information you're looking for. Voorhees also includes advice on selling your work, and he features the experiences of other artists to give you additional perspectives on this challenging medium. You can read this book from cover to cover, or refer to it when you're faced with a painting dilemma. Either way, Lessons from a Lifetime of Watercolor Painting is a book you'll use again and again during your lifetime as a watercolor artist.

Download or read book Watercolor Life written by Emma Block and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the joy and versatility of watercolors with forty gorgeously illustrated lessons for any skill level. Watercolors are beautiful in their simplicity: a basic palette of paints, a few brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. The medium is also beautiful, though, in its depths and complexities. Here, watercolor artist and instructor Emma Block focuses on techniques, materials, and lessons to help you explore new watercolor techniques, build creative confidence, and discover your unique style of painting. She'll show you—with clear, step-by-step instructions—how to paint everything from people, plants, and animals perfect for framing to patterns and washes perfect for stationery and housewares. The forty lessons cover useful topics like: Quality materials and how they can elevate your craft Color theory 101 to help you confidently create artwork all your own A techniques glossary full of exciting new skills to learn Tips for finding creative inspiration in your everyday life Note: For complete instructions on mixing hair colors (page 192), visit https://www.runningpress.com/articles/errata-note-watercolor-life/.

Download or read book The Joy of Watercolor written by Emma Block and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the meditative art of watercolor with simple supplies, forty colorful illustrated lessons, and easy step-by-step instructions! For a soothing boost of creativity and whimsy, try your hand at watercolor. With a few simple steps, anyone can discover their artistic side and achieve moments of peace and tranquility. Forty straightforward lessons promise fun and colorful results -- no pressure and no skill required. This simple painting medium produces colorful, modern paintings to adorn invitations, gifts, and walls. The forty lessons cover useful topics like: Painting on vacation Painting your pets Layering colors Mixing colors Painting flowers and plants The supplies are simple: a basic palette of watercolors, a selection of brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. Your bright, whimsical art is guaranteed to bring color to any gray day. It's never too late to pick up a new hobby -- start painting your own beautiful cards and artwork today!

Download or read book The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor written by Maury Aaseng and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Master techniques for painting spectacular sea animals in watercolor"--Cover.

Download or read book Watercolour Wisdom written by Jo Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of almost half a century of teaching painting, Jo Taylor has constructed this classic book on watercolour painting with strong emphasis on the elements and principles of design. Along with personal anecdotes and visuals, she uses step-by-step photographs, hands-on examples, demonstrations and examples of her own works to show readers what she thinks are the most important elements in painting.

Download or read book Watercolor Life written by Emma Block and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the joy and versatility of watercolors with forty gorgeously illustrated lessons for any skill level. Watercolors are beautiful in their simplicity: a basic palette of paints, a few brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. The medium is also beautiful, though, in its depths and complexities. Here, watercolor artist and instructor Emma Block focuses on techniques, materials, and lessons to help you explore new watercolor techniques, build creative confidence, and discover your unique style of painting. She'll show you—with clear, step-by-step instructions—how to paint everything from people, plants, and animals perfect for framing to patterns and washes perfect for stationery and housewares. The forty lessons cover useful topics like: Quality materials and how they can elevate your craft Color theory 101 to help you confidently create artwork all your own A techniques glossary full of exciting new skills to learn Tips for finding creative inspiration in your everyday life Note: For complete instructions on mixing hair colors (page 192), visit https://www.runningpress.com/articles/errata-note-watercolor-life/.

Download or read book Painting with Watercolor written by Shirish Deshpande and published by Shirish Deshpande. This book was released on 2020-11-21 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watercolor painting is one of the most exhilarating and most frustrating experiences one can have. The watercolor medium is notorious for its unpredictability and unforgiving quality. But the same unpredictability can be harnessed to create some of the most spontaneous and fresh artworks. In this book, you will learn - Painting with watercolor using both transparent and opaque forms of watercolor. - Understanding shapes and values while painting. - Warm and cool colors. - Complementary colors and how to use them to add some ‘pop’ to your paintings. - Creating interesting and harmonious compositions using o Unity o Contrast o Balance o Dominance o Repetition o Variety - Basics of one-point and two-point perspective. - Coloring techniques o Applying washes. o Layering and adding depth, atmospheric perspective. o Foreground, background and out-of-focus elements. o Hard and soft edges. o Negative spaces and highlights. o ‘Exotic techniques’ for adding some zing to your paintings. Of course, the real learning happens by doing. So, you will apply all the techniques you learned so far in 10 step-by-step exercises. - A serene sunset - The twin trees - A still life painting - An old wall covered with creeper plants (vines) - Grass and the fence - A waterfront house - A rustic house - Cabin in the snow - Autumn tree near a lake - The waterfall At the end of the book, you will get links to video demonstrations for many of the paintings included in the book. It’s time to lose the fear of the watercolor and start enjoying it. Happy painting 😊

Download or read book Still Life in Watercolor written by Alejandra Viscarra and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to paint Still Life in Watercolor from scratch, with explanations and advice, step by step and fully illustrated.It is a very complete book, with everything you need to know to paint the Still life in watercolor in a creative way.This book is an introduction to Still Life Painting using Watercolor, because it is an ideal medium for painting the Still Life step by step and is perfect for capturing the subtle nuances of light and tone of objects.In the book, you will find very important concepts to facilitate your Artist journey, which will also allow you to paint other genres. Some of the painting themes covered in this book are: How to choose objectsHow to illuminate the still lifeHow to choose backgrounds and surfacesHow to make framesTips to learn to drawColor theory for watercolorHow to use water in watercolorCreative techniques of applying paintAll about essential materialsHow to choose colorsHow to paint different texturesHow to paint glass, porcelain, etc.How to paint metals, fruits, fabrics, etc.How to make a compositionUnderstand the PerspectiveHow to mix colors with watercolorHow to work with color rangesHow to work with valuesHow to paint the still life step by stepIn addition to all of the above, you will find hundreds of Tips and Advice in the book, all briefly and illustrated with images, as well as complete exercises explained in detail, step by step. In summary, in this book you will find the necessary help to learn how to paint the Still Life in Watercolor, from the initial idea to the final brushstroke. The book contains the necessary concepts so that a painter knows how to make his own decisions and can plan a project, from scratch. 270 illustrations. Beginner to advanced level.Start now to enjoy this incredible genre that has fascinated great artists of all time

Download or read book Watercolor Made Simple written by Nicki Traikos and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to paint in watercolor—with joy and confidence—as you explore simple techniques, popular subjects, and simple papercrafting projects. Watercolor is a wonderful medium to explore your creativity, unwind, and have fun. Whether you’re new to watercolor painting or looking to expand your skills, Watercolor Made Simple will guide you to connect more personally with your watercolor practice and build your painting skills in a relaxing, welcoming way. Nicki Traikos, founder of the popular online art school life i design, wants to help you avoid the struggles and frustrations she experienced when learning to paint with watercolors by providing encouraging instruction, easy tutorials, and beautifully illustrated step-by-step projects. Consider this your invitation to the world of watercolor as you: Get familiar with paints, brushes, and papers Learn fundamental watercolor washes and brushstrokes Explore simple color theory and color mixing Use a sketchbook to gather inspiration Paint more than 15 popular subjects, such as flowers, leaves, feathers, still lifes, and simple landscapes, step by step You’ll also find: Links to helpful video tutorials Charming papercrafting projects to feature your watercolor paintings Tips for storing and displaying your art—and even what to do with paintings you don’t love With gentle encouragement and techniques she has honed through teaching tens of thousands of watercolor students, Nicki will soon have you painting your favorite subjects with ease and enjoyment.

Download or read book Lessons in Realistic Watercolor written by Mario Andres Robinson and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of American painters such as Andrew Wyeth, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent, Mario Andres Robinson shows us how to create beautiful, timeless, classical watercolor paintings through the use of simple, yet sophisticated, contemporary techniques every watercolorist needs to know. Many artists find watercolor difficult to control and are often disappointed with the results. The water meanders across the surface of the paper and, given the proper nuance by the artist’s brush, it will reluctantly settle. Robinson’s approach to the medium of watercolor is primarily traditional but his methods are unconventional. Robinson simplifies the process and teaches artists to layer colors from light to dark and to focus on the highlighted areas first. He teaches that the values should be established in the beginning stages of the painting, using a monochromatic block-in that allows you to glaze pure layers of color over a muted gray underpainting. The results produce more sophisticated, subtle paintings. Further, his “live in the moment” approach embraces watercolor’s unpredictability as part of the process, the end result being a painting with intensity, spontaneity, and beauty. Inspiring, concise, and practical, Mario Andres Robinson gives watercolorists of every skill level—from beginner to advanced to professional—encouraging advice and the must-have materials and techniques information they need to take their realistic painting to the next level, such as: Essential Studio Practices • Materials and Tools • Exploring Your Subject • The Importance of Drawing • Watercolor Techniques • Considering Value • Incorporating Color • Overcoming Watercolor Challenges • An Artist’s Life Richly illustrated, the book features over 100 of Robinson’s luminous, emotive watercolors; works by past and present watercolor masters, including John James Audubon, Henry Casselli, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, Michael Lowery, John Singer Sargent, and Stephen Scott Young; 8 in-depth step-by-step painting demonstrations; color charts; product illustrations; and diagrams.

Download or read book Painting Watercolor Basics written by Deb Watson and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re a master painter or an absolute beginner, watercolor is the perfect partner for your painting pleasure—and Painting: Watercolor Basics teaches you everything you need to know to get started in the medium. From rendering light and shadow to creating realistic textures, discover how to bring dimension and depth to your paintings. Featuring the artwork of Deb Watson, this book includes a variety of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects, including a landscape, still life, and portrait. With engaging, inspirational lessons and useful artist's tips, Watercolor Basics will help you master this beautiful and luminous medium. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Painting: Watercolor Basics allows you to widen the scope of your artistic abilities, demonstrating how to begin with a basic sketch and then develop your painting step by step with special techniques that will bring your painting to life.

Download or read book Watercolor Painting written by Gretchen E. Claybrook and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor written by Maury Aaseng and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With helpful tips and easy-to-follow lessons, The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor will teach readers everything they need to know to create beautiful works of art in watercolor. The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor opens with a guide to essential information on the necessary tools and materials for both sketching and painting, including pencils, paints and brushes, palettes, supports, and mediums. In addition to learning about basic drawing and painting techniques and color theory, readers will learn how to create compelling compositions, achieve depth, and render realistic textures.This new title in the Collector's Series features a large variety of stunning sea life, from an adorable sea otter to an magnificent whale. With a fresh, modern spin on this majestic subject, The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor is a comprehensive and indispensable resource, packed with beautiful illustrations and expert instruction, for all artists smitten with the animal kingdom.

Download or read book Watercolor Wisdom written by Jo Taylor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-01-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover all the lessons and insights that a lifetime of painting provides! The best way to learn something is with a great teacher. Let them speak, and listen closely. When it comes to painting, you need look no further than Watercolor Wisdom. Inside, Jo Taylor shares all the knowledge and experience she's accumulated over three decades of painting and teaching in watercolor. Packed with insights, tricks and invaluable tips, Watercolor Wisdom is a virtual master class in watercolor painting. Taylor illustrates every important technique and concept with examples, sketches, diagrams and demonstrations, whether covering the basics, such as brush selection, composition, value and color mixing or more advanced considerations. You'll learn how to find your personal style, express emotion in your work, understand and create abstract art and more. Let Jo Taylor help you to become watercolor wise today! There's no better way to learn, and no better teacher to guide you.

Download or read book Colorways Watercolor Flowers written by Bley Hack and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorways: Watercolor Flowers teaches artists of all skill levels how to paint harmonious, vibrant, and colorful renditions of flora. Calling all aspiring artists! Grab your paints because it's time to explore key watercolor techniques, including washes, gradations, painting wet-into-wet, glazing, and understanding the color wheel to create harmony in your art. With Colorways: Watercolor Flowers, you will create vibrant and colorful floral paintings while mastering how to use color for maximum effect. You'll also learn where to find artistic inspiration, how to become a “visual collector,” and how to add fauna to your floral paintings. While step-by-step instructions are included for some flower varieties, most projects offer inspiration and tips that allow for personalization using mixed-media techniques, as opposed to a specific template to follow. You can learn to stamp, use tissue paper, create monograms, and collage using the gorgeous artwork and instructions in this book. Colorways is a new series from Walter Foster that teaches artists of all skill levels how to create innovative, inspired artwork full of color and imagination. Focusing on creating expressive pieces over realistic scenes, Colorways shows artists how to break the "rules" of color and let their imaginations and artwork soar to new heights. For more fun books in the Colorways series, also check out Acrylic Animals and Watercolor Animals.

Download or read book Watercolor Painting at Home written by Bley Hack and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Transform your art into heirloom gifts!"--Cover.

Download or read book Easy Watercolor written by Kristin Van Leuven and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leave your artistic insecurities behind as you easily re-create the simple but beautiful paintings in Art Made Easy: Easy Watercolor. Easy Watercolor offers you a definite way to succeed as a beginning artist. Without getting bogged down in a lot of technical detail, just gather a few inexpensive supplies and put paintbrush to paper! Even if you have never painted with watercolors before, the engaging and easy subjects are simple to re-create by following the step-by-step progressive images. Projects include: Brushstrokes and shapes Letters Botanicals Still lifes of everyday objects Animal portraits Landscapes and architecture And much more Along with the beautiful, on-trend art projects, tips and common pitfalls are explained throughout to ensure your art is the best it can be. No matter your skill level going in, you will be proud to frame your creations and just might feel encouraged to progress to more in-depth art in the future. And the best part is, as you’re painting, you’ll be familiarizing yourself with art concepts without feeling like you’re taking a serious class. If you want to move on to more difficult subjects, you’ll have a basic understanding of color, value, form, texture, perspective, composition, and more. With the simple, fun, and low-pressure approach found in Walter Foster’s Art Made Easy series, absolutely anyone can create a work of art! Continue your streak of creative successes with another book in this series, Easy Drawing.