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)

Compendium of Drawing Techniques

Author: Donna Krizek
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844488032
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Explore the versatility of drawing both as an art in itself and as a foundation for building other media. This book covers all kinds of pencils, pens, and techniques, drawing line work, shading and textual effects, and how to build your observation and composition skills - whether you are working from life or drawing from your imagination.

Compendium of Acrylic Painting Techniques

Author: Gill Barron
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782210458
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Aimed at all painters, from beginners to the more experienced, this book is packed with expert advice on all aspects of acrylic painting: what to do, and what not to do. Learn how to choose and mix colors, and create a multitude of effects using only one set of tubes. Discover how to make your own equipment, set up a "studio" space, and use household materials to save money. Beginners can follow processes stage-by-stage, while more experienced artists can dip in and out for help with specific problems. A unique section on how to develop your art and take it to a wider public is full of professional secrets which can bring you success much more quickly. Try it and Fix it panels placed throughout the book suggest ways of practicing and developing new skills, and avoiding or correcting common painting errors.

Watercolor Secrets

Author: Robin Berry
Publisher: Reader's Digest
ISBN: 9781606523377
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This beautifully illustrated book is an indispensable compendium of essential know-how and ten inspirational projects using watercolor. It includes over 200 tips and step-by-step techniques organized to help you build on each skill you learn. Aimed at all painter levels, Watercolor Secrets is packed with expert advice on every aspect of watercolor painting. Beginners can follow processes step-by-step, while more experienced artists can dip in and out for help with specific problems. "Try it" and "fix it" panels placed throughout the book suggest ways to practice and develop new skills and avoid or correct common painting mistakes. Learn how to: Create subtle and dramatic effects Use household materials to save money Pick the right paints, brushes, and equipment to suit your project Choose a proper subject Choose interesting color palettes Each topic, self-contained in a one- or two-page spread, is fully explained and illustrated with photographs and more detailed diagrams where helpful. Advance your artistic understanding, dexterity, and ingenuity with the over 200 secrets included to help you practice the skills you've learned.

Watercolour Mixing Techniques for Botanical Artists

Author: Jackie Isard
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785008293
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
Colour mixing is a key skill for the botanical artist. In this practical guide, Jackie Isard explains how to observe and use colour accurately. She shows artists how to make informed choices when selecting pigments, as well as how to learn about colour mixing and its application. Detailed instruction and advice are given on understanding colour and pigments. The author explains how to 'see' colour and tricky mixes, from greens and reds to the difficult botanical greys. Includes advanced colour application techniques - colour enhancement, shadow colours and colour temperature transition. Finally, step-by-step guides illustrate how to paint with layers, how to use underlaying colours to enhance, and colour and fine detailing.

Zoltan Szabo's 70 Favorite Watercolor Techniques

Author: Zoltan Szabo
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781440306716
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Lessons of a lifetime from one of watercolor's greatest painters Avoid problems, create better paintings and take leaps forward in your art. Learn how from Zoltan Szabo, one of the most revered watercolor teachers in America. Using the same ease of approach that made his workshops so popular, this book makes watercolor painting simple, straightforward and fun. 43 mini-demonstrations teach a wide range of useful watercolor techniques 13 complete step-by-step demonstrations show these techniques applied to mountains, harbors, forests, flowers and other subjects 10 rules of painting reflections offer unique help for painting water scenes that look just the way you want Page after page of proven approaches for painting clouds, trees, rocks, grass, snow and more These are tried-and-true methods that Zoltan perfected over 65 years of painting. Now you can put them to work in your paintings immediately!

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

Painting Watercolour Flowers from Photographs

Author: Robin Berry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844486120
Category : Flowers in art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is a collection of 60 superb flower images by professional nature photographers. Each photograph is accompanied by a step-by-step painting demonstration, with advice on special techniques and working methods, palette choices, and colour-mixing tips.

How to Paint

Author: Angela Gair
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1620082993
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 569

Book Description
Comprehensive step-by-step introduction for complete beginners Teaches how to master the basics of watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Readers learn to paint landscapes, still life, people, flowers, animals, and buildings 38 step-by-step projects each illustrate a different painting technique Beginners can quickly achieve immediate and impressive results More than 350 color photographs Practical information on materials and equipment Galleries of professional work inspire creativity

Secrets of Watercolour Success (Collins Artist’s Studio)

Author: Hazel Soan
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008540810
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 373

Book Description
In this beautifully illustrated book in Collins Artist’s Studio series well-known artist Hazel Soan reveals 9 key secrets of watercolour painting that will enable painters with some experience to develop greater confidence and a more professional attitude to their work.