Download or read book Painting Watercolor Florals That Glow written by Jan Kunz and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an introduction to watercolor painting, discussing tools and materials, and offers advice on seeing the flower as a whole and as a unit of a scene, capturing sunshine, and painting flowers from photographs.
Download or read book Painting Watercolor Flowers That Glow written by Jan Kunz and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2011-06-19 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Celebration of Light Light has the power to make an ordinary flower extraordinary. Inside, Jan Kunz shares simple, step-by-step techniques for capturing that celebrated "glow" in watercolor. A classic approach to a timeless subject, this encore publication of Kunz's best-selling book covers a fabulous range of inspirations, from lilacs artfully arranged in a sterling vase to daisies skipping along a picket fence. Beautifully illustrated pages feature: 20 special floral painting techniques 6 paint-along demonstrations, complete with preliminary drawings a comparison chart of 21 pigments and their special uses for the flower painter coverage of everything from selecting materials and arranging flowers, to mixing glazes for radiant effects Kunz explains how composition, color theory and other important elements of painting apply to painting flowers, distilling years of experience into key techniques artists can take straight to their work for sparkling results. It's the perfect pick for artists who want to spend more time at the easel and less time reading about it.
Download or read book Painting Watercolor Portraits That Glow written by Jan Kunz and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's detailed step-by-step instruction to painting accurate, lively and brilliantly colorful portraits.
Download or read book Painting Fresh Florals in Watercolor written by Arleta Pech and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create strikingly realistic floral compositions with luminous colors and delicate floral shapes.
Download or read book Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light written by Elizabeth Kincaid and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2008-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover simple and effective techniques that will infuse your watercolor paintings with stunning highlights and vivid depths, all demonstrated in clear step-by-step exercises. Inside you will learn how to: Create paintings brimming with color using transparent layering techniques Innovate with masking materials to create crisp edges and eye-catching light effects Use tone and contrast to bring your paintings to life Packed with practical information for using color and light, Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light will transform your art.
Download or read book Painting Watercolour Florals that Glow written by Jan Kunz and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor written by Susan Harrison-Tustain and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint brilliant floral watercolors with internationally acclaimed artist Susan Harrison-Tustain as she shares her unique approach to capturing the essence of natural settings. A must for those wishing to create art that resonates with beauty.
Download or read book Watercolors That Glow written by Debbie Friis-Pettitt and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful book showcasing the glowing and detailed watercolors of Artist Debbie Friis-Pettitt. Beautiful florals, nature, birds, and still lifes.
Download or read book Painting Flowers in Watercolor with Charles Reid written by Charles Reid and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-03-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Reid is one of watercolor's best-loved teachers, a master painter whose signature style captures bright floral still-lifes with a loose spontaneity that adds immeasurably to the whole composition. Portraying the glory of nature in a highly individual way is the ultimate challenge for all painters, and with this book, Charles Reid shares with you the instruction and advice you need to paint fruits, vegetables and flowers that glow. Special "assignments" and step-by-step demonstrations help you master techniques for superior brushwork, edge control, and composition. You'll learn to paint wild daffodils, roses, mums, sunflowers, lilacs, tomatoes, avocados, oranges, strawberries, jars, coffeepots, wine bottles and more. Reid also shows you how to paint flowers in any environment, from the tranquility of a warm kitchen to a windswept beach in Bermuda. You'll create a garden of floral glories--compositions that burst with light, color and realism. Best of all, as your proficiency for capturing the essence of flowers builds, so too will your personal style. Soon your paintings will depict the beauty of nature in your own individual fashion. Let Charles Reid show you how to create beautiful watercolor florals from start to finish!
Download or read book Painting Watercolor Flowers That Glow written by Jan Kunz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Celebration of Light Light has the power to make an ordinary flower extraordinary. Inside, Jan Kunz shares simple, step-by-step techniques for capturing that celebrated "glow" in watercolor. A classic approach to a timeless subject, this encore publication of Kunz's best-selling book covers a fabulous range of inspirations, from lilacs artfully arranged in a sterling vase to daisies skipping along a picket fence. Beautifully illustrated pages feature: • 20 special floral painting techniques • 6 paint-along demonstrations, complete with preliminary drawings • a comparison chart of 21 pigments and their special uses for the flower painter • coverage of everything from selecting materials and arranging flowers, to mixing glazes for radiant effects Kunz explains how composition, color theory and other important elements of painting apply to painting flowers, distilling years of experience into key techniques artists can take straight to their work for sparkling results. It's the perfect pick for artists who want to spend more time at the easel and less time reading about it.
Download or read book Capturing the Magic of Light in Watercolor written by Susan Bourdet and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-06-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform your paintings from ordinary to extraordinary - with light! Want to paint light-filled watercolors that reach out and draw viewers in? In this book, award-winning watercolorist and teacher Susan Bourdet shows you how. Through simple concepts and detailed step-by-step demonstrations, Susan demystifies the process of successfully depicting light in watercolor. You'll learn how to: • Create convincing light effects and rich shadows • Depict different light angles and times of day • Render light on a variety of subjects, from feathers and fur to flowers, water and textures • Take reference photos with exciting light and combine them into a believable composition that speaks to your viewers It's all the information you'll need to capture the magic of light in your watercolors! Includes 23 step-by-step demonstrations!
Download or read book Bright Beautiful Flowers in Watercolor written by Jean Spicer and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2004-06-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring new life to your watercolor paintings! Experienced instructor Jean Uhl Spicer shares with you her secrets for using clean, transparent colors and simple design for outstanding watercolor florals. Through easy-to-grasp instruction including 21 exercises and 8 complete demonstrations, Spicer provides techniques and tips for mastering color, composition and basic painting concepts. Above all, you'll find encouragement to have fun while you paint in a loose, confident style. With Bright & Beautiful Flowers in Watercolor, you'll discover all the instruction you need to improve your paintings and create bold, bright florals with impact. Book jacket.
Download or read book Watercolor Florals Botanicals written by Barbara Fudurich and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2008-06-15 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to paint sunflowers, water lilies, roses, and more! In this gorgeous 32-page project book, four accomplished watercolorists show aspiring artists how to paint a range of florals and botanicals––from delicate orchids to bold birds of paradise. Beginning with the basics, the detailed lessons demonstrate how to portray three-dimensional forms and create compelling designs. Each project features fundamental techniques, such as using washes, glazing, and painting wet into wet. The authors also share helpful tips on revealing luminous colors in white, creating dynamic lights and shadows, and zooming in on a subject for dramatic effect. With vibrant, full-color illustrations and simple instructions, this essential how-to-paint book will inspire artists to begin capturing their favorite floral scenes in watercolor.
Download or read book Radiant Oils written by Arleta Pech and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glaze and glow...a layer-by-layer approach to realism! Bring new life to your paintings using transparent glazing. Step by step and layer by layer, this book will show you how to use this classic approach to infuse your work with radiant color, exquisite texture and a breathtaking sense of light. 5 simple studies focus on using glazes to evoke a wide variety of realistic still life textures--fruits, flowers, silver, glass and more. 5 full-length demonstrations show the creation of stunning still-life paintings from start to finish. Features expert instruction on everything from prepping painting surfaces and selecting colors, to artfully composing light and shadow. Plus an entire chapter devoted to painting strong complementary backgrounds for realistic, fluid compositions. Radiant Oils is perfect for oil artists who want to explore the beauty of glazing, watercolor artists who want to try their hand at oils and any painter wishing to achieve stunningly realistic effects using classic, straightforward techniques inspired by the Old Masters.
Download or read book Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly written by Hazel Soan and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan delivers a concise and approachable guide to portrait painting, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations. Whether you are using watercolour, oils or acrylic, Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly explains the key elements of catching a likeness in portrait painting in a mixture of mediums. The book is filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises that can be digested in a short period of time, and written in an accessible way for all artists to learn about portraiture. The key elements of portraiture covered in this concise book include: Finding the likeness Creating form – the light and shade The facial features Painting the hair Skin tone and colouring The body, clothing and background Illustrated with Hazel's magnificent, colourful paintings, and with practical advice and demonstrations throughout, this book is the perfect tool to help beginners master portrait painting – quickly.
Download or read book Painting Vibrant Flowers in Watercolor written by Soon Y. Warren and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint flowers with feeling! You can paint watercolors that capture the beauty and personality of roses, peonies, zinnias and many more brilliant blooms--and achieve color more vivid than you ever dreamed possible with watercolor. In this expanded edition of Soon Y. Warren's best-selling book, she will help you: • Capture the unique shapes, textures, details--and temperaments--of magnolias, hibiscus, sunflowers, bougainvillea, gladiolus, dahlias, water lilies and more. • Use watercolor to duplicate and enhance the floral colors you see in nature, from subtle to saturated. • Create dramatic compositions that excite your viewers. • Complement your floral subjects with luscious surrounding textures (antique copper, smooth glass, rich fabric) and flattering backgrounds. • Learn fun and easy techniques for underpainting, mingling and texturing with 23 step-by-step demonstrations. Don't be a shrinking violet--express yourself with bold watercolor florals that have as much personality as you do!
Download or read book Complete Guide to Watercolor Painting written by Edgar A. Whitney and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2001-07-23 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a full course of watercolor painting.
