Download or read book Easy Solutions Color Mixing Watercolor written by M. Stephen Doherty and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents tips on color mixing for landscapes, florals, still lifes, and wildlife paintings.
Download or read book Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor written by William F. Powell and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor is the definitive color-mixing resource for watercolor artists. With a wide spectrum of paint recipes, each revealing the color proportions and dilution level needed to achieve the featured swatch, this user-friendly book also includes a color-mixing grid that makes measuring simple. Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 450 color combinations: Look in the Color Guidance Index for the subject you want to paint--for example, "Eucalyptus Bark." Find the Color Recipe with the subject's recipe number ("293") and an example of the actual paint mixture. Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color. Mix the color. It's that easy! You'll also learn about color theory, mixingvalues, graying color naturally, mixing portrait colors, and more. Also available from Walter Foster's best-selling Color Mixing Recipes series: 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor; Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic; Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits; and Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes.
Download or read book Easy Solutions Color Mixing written by M. Stephen Doherty and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 1 500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil Acrylic Watercolor written by William F Powell and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just when you thought there was no hope of ever finding a comprehensive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists, along comes the 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor! This collection of Walter Foster's bestselling Color Mixing Recipes books, including Color Mixing Recipes for Oil and Acrylic, Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits, Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor, and the most recent addition, Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes. This incredible collection comes in a user-friendly concealed spiral-bound format that is tabbed for quick and easy reference. Aspiring artists will also find two removable color mixing grids--one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolor.
Download or read book Easy Peasy Watercolor Painting with Confidence Step by Step For Beginners written by Emma Lindsey and published by CK publisher. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash Your Inner Artist: Easy-Peasy Watercolor - Painting with Confidence Step-by-Step for Beginners Have you ever dreamed of capturing the beauty of the world around you in watercolors, but felt intimidated by the process? Well, fret no more! "Easy-Peasy Watercolor: Painting with Confidence Step-by-Step for Beginners" is your gateway to a world of artistic expression. This beginner-friendly guide takes you by the hand, leading you through the fundamentals of watercolor painting in a clear, step-by-step approach. With Emma Lindsey's friendly instruction, you'll gain the confidence and skills to create beautiful paintings in no time. Why Choose Easy-Peasy Watercolor? -Master the Basics: Learn everything you need to know about watercolors, from essential tools and materials to basic techniques like washes, layering, and color mixing. -Build Confidence with Ease: Start with simple projects and gradually progress to more complex compositions, mastering your skills at each step. -Unlock Your Creativity: Explore a variety of subjects, from tranquil landscapes and vibrant flowers to playful animals and whimsical scenes. No prior artistic experience needed! -Step-by-Step Guidance: Every project comes with clear, illustrated instructions, making it easy to follow along and achieve stunning results. -Fun for All Ages: Perfect for both children and adults, this book fosters a love for artistic expression and the joy of creating something beautiful. More Than Just a Painting Guide: "Easy-Peasy Watercolor" is designed to banish frustration and replace it with the satisfaction of accomplishment. It's about the journey of artistic exploration, where you can relax, unwind, and discover the hidden artist within. This book is perfect for: -Absolute beginners with no prior painting experience -Anyone who wants to learn watercolors in a fun and stress-free way -Parents and children looking for a creative activity to enjoy together -Art enthusiasts who want to explore a new artistic medium So, grab your brushes, unleash your creativity, and get ready to paint with confidence with Easy-Peasy Watercolor!
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 Mastering Watercolors written by Joe Cartwright and published by Ashton Publishing Group. This book was released on with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watercolor is a magical and often challenging medium. Once mastered, it will reward you with the pleasure of creating striking works of art of infinite variety. This book is a culmination of many years of teaching. Through it, I set out to clear up widespread misconceptions about painting with watercolors. These common confusions hold watercolor artists back from achieving their full potential. Full of practical advice and techniques, my aim is to simplify watercolor painting to assist you in your personal watercolor adventure. Enjoy the journey!
Download or read book 3000 Color Mixing Recipes Watercolor written by Julie Collins and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and inspirational manual that shows you a huge range of color mixes in watercolor. The aim of the book is to encourage you to get to know colors well and be motivated to explore and experiment with color. Use the book as a handy reference when you want to know how to mix a specific color, or as a catalog of inspiration when seeking ideas to try in your work. The handy color viewing card included can be used to view each color swatch in isolation. This will help sharpen your perception of the color or allow you to pinpoint a specific shade to use in your own work.
Download or read book Colour Mixing Guide written by Julie Collins and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, comprehensive guide to colour mixing for the watercolour artist. It begins with simple colour theory and a colour wheel, with a template provided so that readers can paint their own; a vital step towards understanding colour. There is vividly illustrated guidance on complementary, warm and cool colours, colour tone, using a limited palette, dull and bright colours and factoring in local colour. There follows an array of essential colour mixes using widely available Winsor & Newton colours. A beautifully presented and practical guide to understanding and mixing colours. Watercolour artists from beginners to more experienced painters will find this a handy, comprehensive guide.
Download or read book Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor written by William F Powell and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The perfect guide for any aspiring watercolorist, this book includes more than 400 paint recipes, each revealing the color proportions and dilution level needed to achieve the featured swatch. Artists also will discover helpful tips about altering values, graying with complements, and creating portrait colors. A color mixing grid makes measuring simple, and the concealed wire-o bound book lies flat when opened for convenience.
Download or read book Depicting the Colours in Water written by Craig Letourneau and published by Colour School of Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Colour Notes series is aimed at the keen amateur artist struggling, as always, to mix and use colour. A series of paintings and studies is shown with full guidance given to mixing and applying the colours used. Following very extensive research the subjects have been carefully chosen to answer the most commonly expressed questions. The artist will collect the books in order to cover the wide range of subjects tackled.
Download or read book Understanding Color written by Marcia Moses and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at color theory and the psychological effects of color.
Download or read book 600 Watercolor Mixes written by Sharon Finmark and published by American Artist Books. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master mixing and using color! An easy-to-use reference for watercolor painters of all levels, 600 Watercolor Mixes shares all the keys to expert color mixing and how to enhance your work with vivacious shades and tints. Beginning with comprehensive charts demonstrating the nuances of each color pairing, 600 Watercolor Mixes offers thorough color swatches of expected results when using different color mixing techniques like palette mixing, wet-into-wet, and overlaying. Plus, you'll get the basics on color theory and concepts, including saturation and value. Next, you'll learn about advanced color mixing, such as creating grays and neutrals. With Sharon Finmark's expert guidance, you'll discover how to get the precise depth of color needed. 600 Watercolor Mixes illustrates how colors can be used to enhance a painting--to create spatial effects, add contrast, and make shadows. Filled with watercolor illustrations and examples, this manual gives all the color mixing fundamentals for watercolorists of all levels.
Download or read book Watercolor Mixing Directory written by Moira Clinch and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These easy-to-use directories explain color theory by demonstrating a range of color mixing techniques. The 256-page, full-color books feature more than 50 carefully selected colors that, when used with a basic palette, provide artists with more than 2,000 color mixing options! Each combination is shown as a pure mixture straight from the palette, demonstrating endless tint variations.
Download or read book The New Color Mixing Companion written by Josie Lewis and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Color Mixing Companion is a modern guide to mixing color and creating exciting palettes, with hands-on projects that incorporate inventive techniques. Uncover new ideas and easy methods of working with color from artist and popular Instagrammer Josie Lewis (@josielewisart), who offers fun lessons that will help you understand color in new ways, opening fresh avenues for your own artwork. This comprehensive guide begins with an introduction to color that includes the color wheel, basic color terminology, and essential supplies. Starter projects help you get comfortable with color while learning how to work with watercolor, acrylic paint, and collage. Next-level projects take your skills even further, with more innovative techniques. The book also includes easy-to-use templates with modern geometric layouts that you can use to create your own stunning color patterns. You’ll also discover how to: Make gorgeous rainbow effects using a variety of materials and methods. Work and play with scraps, shapes and swatches in an array of hues that will help build your color confidence. Create beautiful texture in watercolor and acrylic paint using simple supplies and techniques. Mix colors to produce shades ranging from calming neutrals to blazing brights. Use color effectively to take your imagination to new heights. Open yourself to incredible creative possibilities with The New Color Mixing Companion!
Download or read book How To Watercolor written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2011-01-29 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to watercolor, then get this step-by-step "How To Watercolor" guide. In this step-by-step guide, you will discover how to watercolor paint the right way. - Discover the basic watercolor painting tips & secrets. - Impress your friends and family with your new watercolor paintings. - Become known as a well known artist amongst your friends and family. - How to hold a watercolor brush the right way. - Watercolor painting brush strokes explained in step-by-step. - How to mix colors the right way. - How to watercolor paint still life. - How to water color paint landscape. - How to watercolor paint people. - Additional watercolor painting tips & secrets revealed. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Watercolor Basics written by Charles Reid and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problem Solved! Expert fixes for not-quite-right watercolors. As one of today's most sought-after workshop instructors, Charles Reid knows the most common stumbling blocks faced by artists and the best ways to overcome them. With expert advice on everything from drawing and design to fine-tuning figure and landscape paintings, Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions will help you identify shortcomings in your paintings, fix recurring problems, and become a better watercolorist—no matter what your skill level. Inside, you'll find masterful insights from one of North Light's best-selling authors: • Advice for successful color mixing, tips to avoid overworking and other straightforward information you can take straight to your easel • 10 step-by-step demonstrations make the lessons easy to understand and implement • Student work with critiques that call out strengths, weaknesses and tips on how the paintings can be improved Whether your portraits feel contrived, your landscapes lack depth, or your colors look unnatural, this book holds the secrets to stronger, looser and livelier paintings.
