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 Watercolor for the Fun of It Getting Started written by John Lovett and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have fun with watercolors--even if you don't know how to paint! Begin painting right away with the friendly, insightful guidance of veteran art instructor John Lovett. Easy-to-follow step-by-step guidelines help you pick papers, mix colors and start painting in watercolor fast. Splash it, pour it, lift it and feather it, or combine it with gesso or waterproof ink for unusual effects. You'll learn just how much fun painting in watercolor can be!
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 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 Getting Started in Watercolor written by John Blockley and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into it, discover how to apply color washes, transform doodles into the beginnings of paintings, mix colors to achieve your desired effects, and capture your favorite scenes in imaginative watercolor paintings. Find the inspiration, the materials you'll need, and the expert instruction--to help you see and think as a watercolorist and develop your paintings in an expressive and personal way--Cover.
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 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 Watercolor written by Chris Hansen and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This comprehensive Walter Foster Publishing and Reeves book is the perfect introductory guide for anyone who wants to learn the captivating art of watercolor painting. It covers important information about the selection and use of art tools and materials as well as basic watercolor techniques. Best of all, it includes five step-by-step, full-color watercolor lessons to follow and learn, assisting you in practicing techniques while providing ideas and inspiring creativity. There’s no better way for beginning artists to learn essential information about watercolor painting techniques and mixing!
Download or read book Creative Watercolor written by Ana Victoria Calderon and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative Watercolor offers beginners a fun, modern, and practical approach to a timeless medium with instructions on how to paint simple motifs and lettering and embellish projects beautifully. In Creative Watercolor, popular watercolor artist and workshop instructor Ana Victoria Calderon shares her step-by-step techniques for painting modern motifs in this classic medium. Through a series of easy tutorials and projects, you will: Get an overview of basic materials and tools, plus options for embellishing your paintings Master essential techniques, starting with easy warm-up activities, learning to layer, and getting into the flow with watercolor, plus an introduction to scanning and digital editing for making multiples Learn to paint a variety of simple, beautiful motifs: flowers and leaves, butterflies and critters, fruits and vegetables, and delightful lettering Use what you've learned to create unique, stylish stationery, including beautiful invitations, place cards, menus, monograms, recipe gift cards, thank you notes—any project you can imagine, for any kind of event you can think of! There's never been a better time to dive into the world of watercolor, so why wait? Grab a brush and get painting! Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
Download or read book Fearless Watercolor for Beginners written by Sandrine Pelissier and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally! Artful watercolor painting for beginners! Yes, YOU can do it. YOU can create beautiful watercolor paintings--everything from florals to portraits to landscapes--even if you've never before worked with this exuberant, exciting medium. Fearless Watercolor for Beginners offers a unique, one-on-one workshop--with step-by-step demonstrations, exercises and bonus video content--that teaches you all the basics you need to get started (and then some)--and then promptly encourages you to break them! Inside you'll find: * 22 step-by-step demonstrations for basic techniques, techniques for adding texture, and mixed-media techniques for truly one-of-a-kind work * Dozens of easy-to-understand concepts, practical, meaningful tips and fun ideas you'll be eager to try * Links to exclusive demo videos, exercises and tools to round out and enhance your workshop experience Be bold! Be daring! Be FEARLESS!
Download or read book The Art of Watercolor Lettering written by Kelly Klapstein and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to master the medium—and how to go with the watercolor flow—to create one-of-a-kind lettered art and calligraphy that reflect your personal style. In this stunning follow-up to her highly praised and influential first book, The Art of Brush Lettering, lettering expert and workshop instructor Kelly Klapstein (popular on Instagram as @kellycreates) shares her secrets for mastering the essential techniques for creating lovely modern lettering and calligraphy with watercolor. Start with the basics, from choosing paints, brushes, and other supplies to preparing your paper for painting. Learn to handle watercolor paints with essential strokes and warm-ups. Explore painting letterforms in a variety of styles, from traditional to modern. Try a range of creative techniques, including blending ombrés and rainbows, creating pictorial letterforms, and combining watercolor with other mediums. Enhance your lettering with special touches by complementing it with handpainted backgrounds and simple illustrations. “Plenty of beautiful examples are included and they are really easy to re-create just by following the instructions which are always clear and concise. The letters with the beautiful colour transitions look so good. This is a very hands-on and practical book that I can easily recommend to beginners.” —Parka Blogs
Download or read book Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice written by Claudia Nice and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-04-28 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expand your artistic horizons with watercolor! Watercolor is a fun, challenging medium that captures the magic of light and color. Now world-renowned artist and instructor Claudia Nice helps you get started in watercolor today. In Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice, you'll start with the very basics, learning new techniques as you paint. Detailed instructions and step-by-step artwork show you how to: • Explore the amazing variety of effects you can get by painting watercolors on dry, damp or wet paper • Mix paint and water to create a variety of soft, beautiful washes • Use fun and easy techniques such as spatter, sponging and stamping to bring a lively new look to your work • Blend colors on your palette to capture the precise shade you're seeking • Use your brushes, papers and paints to produce wonderful textural effects Throughout, you'll find helpful troubleshooting tips, practical exercises, and Claudia's encouraging advice - all so you, too, can become a watercolor pro.
Download or read book Watercolor Painting written by Tom Hoffmann and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beauty of a watercolor painting lies in its diaphanous layers, delicate strokes, and luminous washes. However, the very features that define the beauty of the medium can make it difficult to master. This complete guide to understanding the relationships between color, value, wetness, and composition unravels the mysteries of watercolor to help your practice evolve. Experienced teacher and acclaimed artist Tom Hoffmann offers a unique, inquiry-based approach that shows you how to translate any subject into the language of watercolor. With Hoffmann as your guide, you’ll learn the key questions to ask yourself at every turn and time-tested methods to help you reach solutions. Hoffmann’s thorough explanations and step-by-step demonstrations delineate the process of composing a painting in watercolor, while art from more than thirty-five past and present masters, including John Singer Sargent, Ogden Pleissner, George Post, Emil Kosa, Jr., Mary Whyte, Trevor Chamberlain, Lars Lerin, Torgeir Schjølberg, Piet Lap, Leslie Frontz, and Alvaro Castagnet serve to illustrate and inspire. Whether you’re a serious beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this book will guide you toward the all-important balance between restraint and risk-taking that every watercolorist seeks.
Download or read book Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes written by Kolbie Blume and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practice the Art of Watercolor with this Beginner’s Guide to Picturesque Mountains, Lakes, Sunrises and More From a striking Desert Sunset Silhouette to a majestic Icelandic Waterfall to an eye-catching Magical Snowy Forest, watercolor artist Kolbie Blume’s wilderness scenes are the perfect introduction to watercolor painting. Kolbie’s step-by-step instructions make it easy to paint stunning landscapes featuring all of the key elements of wilderness painting and teach you beginner-friendly techniques for colorful skies, mountains, trees, wildflowers, oceans, lakes, and more. Each chapter teaches progressively more advanced elements, allowing you to build upon your skills as you work through the projects. And the final chapter combines all of the elements in breathtaking scenes—like a Glassy Milky Way and an Aurora Glacier Lagoon—that you’ll be proud to hang on your wall or gift to a friend or family member. With all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need to master the basics of watercolor painting and instructions on how to paint every element of nature, this collection of wilderness landscapes is the go-to guide for both beginner painters and more experienced artists looking for new subjects to paint.
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 Watercolor for the Fun of It written by Judy Eaton and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watercolor for the fun of it, perfect for beginners!
Download or read book John Lovett s Textures Techniques and Special Effects for Watercolor written by John Lovett and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
