The New Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques

Author: Diana Craig
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741730852
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
A comprehensive visual guide to traditional and contemporary watercolour painting techniques. A complete guide to watercolour techniques - from preparation to textures, washes, lifting out, glazing and more. A comprehensive collection of techniques plus clear instructions and step-by-step photographs and artwork diagrams.

The Encyclopedia of Watercolour Landscape Techniques

Author: Hazel Soan
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN: 9780855329990
Category : Landscape painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Containing dozens of different landscapes, this comprehensive reference includes the necessary, detailed information and techniques for artists of all skill levels to master landscape painting. Beginning artists are instructed on fundamental methodologies, while more advanced painters receive exposure to the various ways to approach a subject. A gallery of paintings that cover a variety of landscape subjects is provided and includes clouds, cliffs, bridges, and sunsets. An invaluable resource, this sourcebook will delight artists interested in learning or honing their craft of painting landscapes.

Watercolor 365

Author: Leslie Redhead
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440344132
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
A year's worth of tips, techniques, advice and more! Make watercolor a part of your daily life, turning every day into inspiration for your art. Designed to fit your life, Watercolor 365--the first watercolor book of its kind--provides a complete education in the medium, one bite-sized bit of information at a time. Open it daily to find a new tip, idea, technique or challenge...all aimed at getting you into the habit and mindset of an artist. Inside you'll find: • 52 mini step-by-step demonstrations (like painting skin tones and adding texture) • 52 Q&A's (based on questions received on social media, in workshops, and from blogs) • 52 troubleshooting tips (such as how to remove masking fluid that has had too long to dry and how to lift paint) • 52 bits of creative advice (suck as why you should consider taking a painting holiday and keeping photographic records of your process) • 52 general tips (such as basic composition and transferring images for painting) • 52 definitions (clear, concise definitions of terminology, such as value and atmospheric perspective) • 52 exercises to improve your artistic skills (simple lessons for techniques like glazing and mixing grays)

The Acrylic Painter's Book of Styles & Techniques

Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
"Instructive and inspirational, this book brings together the diverse styles of seven top acrylic painters. These artists illustrate the versatility and creative excitement of acrylics, revealing their own unique tips and tricks. You'll learn their techniques in 28 step-by-step demonstrations. Each artist's section ends with a brilliant gallery of finished work."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques

Author: Jeremy Galton
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806989099
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Find out what you can do with oil paints. Make brushwork more expressive and add shadows. Try a full complement of creative techniques. Breathtaking examples of finished paintings, analyzed in detail, guide you through a range of themes, including architecture, figures, and landscapes.

Watercolour Techniques for Artists and Illustrators

Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241488265
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
The only instructional ebook on watercolour you will ever need. Trying your hand at watercolour painting? Or looking to advance your range of artistic skills? Watercolour Techniques for Artists and Illustrators is for you. Beginning with the basics - such as honing your observational skills, choosing a subject, and learning about composition - it then takes a comprehensive, in-depth look at techniques to expand your repertoire. With expert advice from artists and illustrators working across a range of styles - from classic to cutting-edge contemporary - this ebook will equip you with the skills and confidence to develop your own style and grow as an artist.

Complete Guide to Watercolor Painting

Author: Edgar A. Whitney
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486134482
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
Brilliant guide by renowned artist tells all, from basics to creating masterful landscapes, portraits, and figures. Full-color sections follow evolution of seven of the author's own watercolors. 37 color and over 100 black-and-white illustrations.

Watercolor: You Can Do It!

Author: Tony Couch
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486840360
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
A complete watercolor instruction guide, this long-time bestseller is full of vibrant illustrations, examples of what to do and what to avoid, and tips that make the medium accessible. Written by a true master, it presents practical information on the basics of setting up a good painting — composition, color, and light — before discussing the medium's advantages and concluding with informative demonstrations. Tony Couch emphasizes practice as the key to developing watercolor skills. Starting with equipment choices and methods for controlling paint on wet paper, he proceeds to discussions and illustrations of the elements and principles of design. Other topics include working with color and value, pulling together a composition, and acquiring techniques for handling watercolor. Easy-to-follow examples chart the progress from a rough sketch into a finished painting. Watercolor: You Can Do It! is an ideal companion for beginning to advanced artists, suitable for individual study as well as a text for art students and teachers.

The New Encyclopedia of Watercolour Techniques

Author: Hazel Harrison
Publisher: Search
ISBN: 9781844486496
Category : Watercolor painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Everything you ever wanted to know about watercolour is here, including many different techniques that can be used, materials, how to capture light, atmosphere, detail and much more. Step-by-step photography offers demonstrations of more than 35 techniques.

The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques

Author: Judy Martin
Publisher: Bilimsel Eserler
ISBN: 9780855329594
Category : Acrylic painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A comprehensive A-Z directory of pastel techniques and a step-by-step guide to their use.--Cover.