Download or read book Watercolor Snacks written by Volta Voloshin-Smith and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relax and take a bite out of this tasty guide to creating watercolor paintings of your favorite treats! Watercolor Snacks is for food lovers, beginning artists, and anyone who wants to explore the world of watercolors through easy and accessible prompts and exercises. This colorful guide walks you through basic watercolor techniques and how to apply them to create beautiful, delicious-looking paintings.
Noted artist and instructor Volta Voloshin-Smith details everything needed to create mouthwatering images for every meal of the day, from a syrup-drenched stack of golden waffles and steaming cup of coffee at breakfast to a brightly colored sprinkled donut and a rainbow of popsicles for dessert. This first-ever watercolor food guide also includes: • Easy watercolor tips, tricks, and techniques • Recommended supplies (the “ingredients”) • Color theory basics • Maximizing mindful benefits of watercolor • How-to lessons for 30 foods from breakfast to dessert And much, much more! Whether you’re a beginner interested in learning a fun new skill, or an experienced painter ready to explore a fun new subject, this book will give you everything you need to create adorable paintings.
Download or read book Watercolor Snacks written by Volta Voloshin-Smith and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relax and take a bite out of this tasty guide to creating watercolor paintings of your favorite treats! Watercolor Snacks is for food lovers, beginning artists, and anyone who wants to explore the world of watercolors through easy and accessible prompts and exercises. This colorful guide walks you through basic watercolor techniques and how to apply them to create beautiful, delicious-looking paintings. Noted artist and instructor Volta Voloshin-Smith details everything needed to create mouthwatering images for every meal of the day, from a syrup-drenched stack of golden waffles and steaming cup of coffee at breakfast to a brightly colored sprinkled donut and a rainbow of popsicles for dessert. This first-ever watercolor food guide also includes: - Easy watercolor tips, tricks, and techniques - Recommended supplies (the "ingredients") - Color theory basics - Maximizing mindful benefits of watercolor - How-to lessons for 30 foods from breakfast to dessert And much, much more! Whether you're a beginner interested in learning a fun new skill, or an experienced painter ready to explore a fun new subject, this book will give you everything you need to create adorable paintings.
Download or read book Watercolor Success in Four Steps written by Marina Bakasova and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No experience needed! With Watercolor Success in Four Steps, you’ll learn to paint 150 objects, from fruits and flowers to animals, household items, and more! Understand the basics of watercolor with tried-and-true techniques and create beautiful watercolor paintings in just four simple steps!
Download or read book Painting Realistic Watercolor Textures written by Michael P. Rocco and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Rocco's methods are simple - gentle blends, delicate washes, drybrush, stippling, glazing, scrubbing away. But the results are incredible...lifelike textures that he uses to translate everyday objects and scenes into remarkably realistic paintings. In this book, Rocco will show you how to create textures and effects that will add depth, weight and "realness" to your art. Step by step, you'll learn how to achieve: natural textures... apple tree leaves, bare branches, clumpy earth, feathers, stone, morning clouds, tall grass, trees, wildflowers; man-made textures... barn siding, bright metal, old brick, old metal, painted wood, rusted metal; light and shadow textures... flowing water, moonlit snow, reflections, snow shadows, sunlit people; and still life textures... dark glass, draped cloth, glazed crockery, rope, stained glass, wicker. In eleven complete step-by-step demonstrations, you'll see how you can use these and many other textures - woven baskets, icy ponds, the sheen of a horse's coat - to bring your paintings to life.
Download or read book The Art of Creative Watercolor written by Danielle Donaldson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, you'll learn how to partner with the wonderfully spontaneous medium of watercolor to create your own brand of magic. Start by creating a handmade journal, then follow exercises and start-to-finish projects to fill it with illustrations that are small in size but big on color. Along the way, Danielle shares her fresh takes on color theory, perspective, composition and more. Designed to get your brush moving, this book makes practice feel like play. It's a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the utter joy of watercolor painting and make it a cherished part of your daily life. Inside you'll find: • Imaginative techniques that help you override perfectionist tendencies while making the most of watercolor's unpredictable nature • An inventive approach (using scraps of paper, ribbon and other ephemera) for more creative color choices • A simple strategy that makes drawing new subjects less intimidating and more fun • Sweet ways to add hand lettering to your artwork • Inspirational exercises that make finding subjects to paint as easy as A-B-C "Don't underestimate the giddiness you feel when you mindlessly grab a color and mix it with another and create the most beautiful wash ever!" --p43
Download or read book Direct Watercolor written by Marc Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last ten years, urban sketcher Marc Taro Holmes has been on a mission to travel the world drawing and painting on location. Thousands of loyal readers worldwide have been following his award-winning blog at CitizenSketcher.com, learning from his freely shared articles featuring hundreds of sketchbook drawings and watercolor paintings, his first-hand experiments with field-sketching gear, free downloadable art-workshops, and numerous over-the-shoulder, step-by-step demonstrations Along the way Marc wrote the instant classic: The Urban Sketcher: Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location (4.6 stars 180+ reviews). Marc is also the presenter of two online courses: Travel Sketching in Mixed Media and Sketching People in Motion (available from Craftsy.com). With his latest book, Direct Watercolor Marc brings you a retrospective collection of over eighty of his watercolor paintings, painted side-by-side with fellow urban sketchers in ten different countries. This is the work of a plein-air painter at the top of his game, seen for the first time as a single body of work, and accompanied with his latest thoughts on the medium of watercolor. Also included - six completely new step-by-step demonstrations, systematically explaining his deceptively simple approach to painting. Marc shows you how to paint rapidly, with little or no preparation and the minimum of supplies, unlocking the secrets of spontaneous, expressive watercolor, with a unique personal vision. Whether you're already one of Marc's readers or are about to discover his boldly expressive approach, Direct Watercolor offers you the keys to unlocking your own adventures as a sketchbook artist, traveling watercolorist, or unconventional studio painter. Please note: This ebook version of Direct Watercolor is only suitable for full-color displays such as the Kindle Fire, or the Kindle app for tablets, phones, laptops, and computers.
Download or read book Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media written by Ana Victoria Calderon and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media, popular watercolor artist, instructor, and author Ana Victoria Calderon shares her simple step-by-step techniques for painting exciting and colorful motifs by combining watercolor with a variety of other user-friendly materials. Start with the essentials—paint, paper, and brushes—then learn about the featured mediums for mixing, including masking fluid, gold leaf, bleach, salt, and alcohol Take a step-by-step look at fundamental watercolor techniques Learn to paint a variety of striking organic motifs and surface effects, including stirring skies and clouds, sparkling galaxies, flowing oceans, and dazzling crystals Find great project ideas for stylish gifts and stationery Whether you're new to the medium or are looking to add new techniques to your watercolor practice, go grab a brush, paints, and some easy-to-use materials and take a beautiful creative journey with watercolor! Perfect for all skill levels, 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 Fast and Fun Watercolor written by Gina Lee Kim and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey through Gina Lee Kim's watercolor palette--with each chapter representing one of the standard colors found in the color wheel. Learn how to merge watercolor and mixed media together without the stress of having to draw out a composition before getting started. Each chapter will demonstrate a unique project and technique, along with a gallery of inspiring works. You will also learn about the emotional symbolism of each color. • An approachable, stress-free introduction to watercolor; fine drawing skills are not a requirement • Explore each color in the color wheel, while learning about their mixing qualities and the emotional symbolism of colors • Tips and advice on carving out time to create, sharing your work with others, and owning your own voice • 12 step-by-step demonstrations show how to merge watercolor with a bit of mixed media
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!
Download or read book No Excuses Watercolor written by Gina Rossi Armfield and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I can't control the paint." "It's not colorful enough." "It's intimidating!" With the fun and easy techniques in Gina Rossi Armfield's No Excuses Watercolor, your excuses for not painting with watercolor don't stand a chance! As you try the demonstrations and exercises, you'll learn the techniques and tricks necessary to achieve amazing, colorful results in your artist's sketchbook. After getting to know your materials, you'll try your hand at thirteen exercises that will help train your hand, and help you identify and refine your artistic style. Along the way, you'll get tips and suggestions for adding journaling and writing to your art. Finally, you'll find an inspirational resource guide packed with reference photos, starter sketches, color palettes, journaling prompts and more to help you fill your watercolor journal! Grab your sketchbook and watercolors--it's time to paint, no excuses! • 22 demonstrations for sketching and watercolor painting. • 13 exercises for practicing backgrounds, focal images, color mixing, layering and details. • 13 resource sections loaded with journaling and painting prompts to keep you inspired.
Download or read book Ways with Watercolor written by Ted Kautzky and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple, direct language discusses color pigments, paper, and other supplies; washes, strokes, and use of accessories for special effects. Valuable instructions on composition. 125 illustrations, including 37 color plates.
Download or read book Sketching Stuff written by Charlie O'Shields and published by Doodlewash Books. This book was released on 2018-11-22 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie O'Shields is the creator of Doodlewash®, founder of World Watercolor Month in July, and host of the Sketching Stuff podcast. Every single day, for over three years, he created a watercolor illustration and wrote a short essay about whatever came to mind that day and posted it on his blog. These are some of the collected favorites along with some brand new musings. With over 180 illustrations, this book is part personal memoir and sometimes just a randomly fun romp through the sillier bits of this crazy world we all inhabit. Written to take on the impossible task of inspiring creativity, unleashing your inner child, and instilling hope, it will, at the very least, make you smile and touch your heart.
Download or read book 15 Minute Painting Effortless Watercolor written by Angela Marie Moulton and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effortless Watercolor allows artists to create simple, accessible watercolor paintings with easy, step-by-step techniques and just a few brushes and paints—a perfect choice for the absolute beginner.
Download or read book An Illustrated Journey written by Danny Gregory and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features selections from the sketchbooks of forty artists, illustrators, and designers that capture their travels around the world in drawings and paintings.
Download or read book Anywhere Anytime Art Watercolor written by Barbara Roth and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anywhere, Anytime Art inspires artists to embrace their creative side and watercolor painting to create beautiful works of art anywhere, at any time.
Download or read book Watercolor Glue Resist Wonders written by becker&mayer! and published by becker&mayer! Books. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your own works of watercolor art with ease—Watercolor Glue-Resist Wonders includes pre-printed paper, paintbrushes, glue, and paints to get you started with this amazing technique. Beautiful and flowing, there is nothing else that looks like a watercolor painting; but it is a difficult medium to master. Watercolor Glue-Resist Wonders is a new way to use watercolor that even absolute beginners can do. The Watercolor Glue-Resist Wonders kit comes with everything you will need to get started, including four pre-printed watercolor sheets, two watercolor paintbrushes, white glue, and your own set of 12 watercolor paints. The innovative techniques in Watercolor Glue-Resist Wonders will have you creating your own watercolor works of art right away. Outline the designs on the pre-printed template paper with the provided glue. Then, paint over the image with watercolor to add depth and dimension. Adults and children alike will be amazed at how the paint “resists” adhering to the glue to create a fun, lively effect. You will love this unique approach to creating art with watercolor paints!
Download or read book Watercolor written by Caroline Linscott and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2011 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Caroline Linscott offers the perfect introduction to the exciting world of watercolor! Inside Watercolor 1, you will find an array of beautiful paintings that will inspire you to explore the medium further. Caroline covers a range of popular subjects as she introduces a number of basic art concepts and painting techniques, all clearly explained and illustrated. You will master techniques for adding texture, creating special effects, and using color to convey emotion. Then you will be ready for Watercolor 2, where you will find step-by-step demonstrations to help you further your painting skills.
