Steps to Success in Watercolor

Steps to Success in Watercolor
Author: Brenda Swenson
Publisher: Walter Foster Library
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Watercolor painting
ISBN: 9781936309276

Written by artists of national profile, this book provides an insiders guide to good tools, and tricks along with best practice techniques. Step by step "proofs".

Watercolor Success in Four Steps

Watercolor Success in Four Steps
Author: Marina Bakasova
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2020-11-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1607657910

· Learn to paint a variety of subjects with watercolor in 4 simple steps · Understand the basics of watercolor painting with tried-and-true techniques · Contains 150 painting projects to choose from, including fruits, vegetables, jewels, sea animals, flowers, household items, and more · Each project includes a sample selection of colors · Perfect for beginning artists, no experience necessary

Watercolor Workshop II

Watercolor Workshop II
Author: Glynis Barnes-Mellish
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Painting
ISBN: 9780756628574

Watercolor Success!

Watercolor Success!
Author: Chuck Long
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2005-05-16
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781581805536

Make Every Painting a Success! A must-have for any novice watercolorist! This all-purpose guide is filed with classic lessons that cover all the material you need to get started in watercolor. This is simple yet imperative watercolor at its best - no frills or tricks. Your paintings will look better and you'll enjoy your painting time more when you follow Chuck Long's tried-and-true advice. With Chuck Long's experience and friendly teaching style, you'll soon make every watercolor you paint a success! Inside you'll find: The nuts and bolts of watercolor painting presented with a friendly voice so you can develop a strong foundation while having fun Over 200 illustrations that lead you through the basic principles and techniques of watercolor and foster your growth as an artist 11 demonstrations that encourage and challenge you to develop and hone your skills A variety of subjects, including boats, shore scenes, architecture, foliage and wooded landscapes, mountains, lakes and lighthouses

Keeping a Watercolor SketchBook

Keeping a Watercolor SketchBook
Author: Brenda Swenson
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-07-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781560108993

A sketchbook is the perfect place to gather and record observations, whether your intent is to complete a quick watercolor sketch or prepare for a larger studio painting. In Keeping a Watercolor Sketchbook, acclaimed artist Brenda Swenson explores the many wonderful possibilities that an artist's sketchbook has to offer-from practice pad to travel journal. You will discover how to get the most out of your own personal sketchbook, as well as learn essential art theory and techniques, including composition, perspective, color mixing, and much more. It's all right here in this comprehensive guide! (64-page paperback, 6.5 x 9.5) Awards: Craftrends Awards of Excellence 2006 Finalist

Painting Watercolors

Painting Watercolors
Author: Cathy Johnson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995-08-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0891346163

Make your first steps in watercolor fun and rewarding! Watercolor's vivid colors and fresh, direct brush strokes make it the most exciting way to paint. "But," you think, "Learning to paint must be hard and frustrating." Not with Cathy Johnson as your teacher! Here, she makes learning to paint in watercolor fun—even easy! With Painting Watercolors, you'll learn to paint by picking up a brush and painting—not by reading about a bunch of confusing theories. Cathy tells you everything you need to begin—including: • Which tools and materials you should buy to get off to a good, affordable start • When, what, even where to paint • Explanations of watercolor terms (such as "washes" and "puddles") • Easy and useful painting tricks—such as glazing and drybrush. Exercises help you loosen up and learn the ins and outs of putting paint on paper. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to paint water, believable skies, a variety of trees in different seasons and other popular elements. Plus, a dozen demonstrations show you how paintings come together, from initial sketch to final brushstrokes. With Cathy's help, you can start painting right away!

15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces

15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces
Author: Anna Koliadych
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2019-12-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1624148816

More than 50,000 copies sold! Create Breathtaking Watercolor Paintings in No Time With this collection of easy, step-by-step instructions, unlocking your creativity with watercolor has never been easier. Follow along as Anna Koliadych, founder of DearAnnArt, guides you through painting your own watercolor masterpieces in just 15 minutes. These 50 projects have something for everyone, from underwater landscapes to galaxies, from fashion sketches to tasty sweets. Learn to paint a meadow of poppies, a cosmic tea cup, a set of high heels or a tabby cat all in one quick evening. Whether you’re new to watercolor or have been practicing for years, these colorful designs are perfect for a relaxing afternoon alone or as an activity for the whole family. In each lesson, Anna highlights efficient techniques, like sketching your design with simple shapes, or adding small, beautiful details, so you can create the most charming artwork in the shortest amount of time—even if you’ve never painted before!

Watercolor Workshop

Watercolor Workshop
Author: Glynis Barnes-Mellish
Publisher: Dk Pub
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780756619374

Combines practical instruction in watercolor techniques with step-by-step projects designed to teach the basics of watercolor painting.

Watercolor in Motion

Watercolor in Motion
Author: Birgit Oconnor
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2008-03-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781581808834

It's the interplay between water and paint that makes this medium so exciting. It's no wonder, then, that wet-into-wet is one of the most popular methods for painting in watercolor. This unique book/DVD workshop shows you how to "go with the flow," moving watercolor across the page to create gorgeous paintings. Covers everything from selecting the best papers, paints and brushes, to achieving intense color passages, the illusion of depth and lively shadows. 10 exercises and 15 step-by-step demonstrations illustrate important lessons on shapes, complementary colors, masking fluid, glazing and more. Techniques are illustrated with Birgit O'Connor's bold and beautiful flowers, but are applicable to any subject. DVD shows key techniques in action - blending colors, creating hard and soft edges, and painting water drops - as well as troubleshooting common problems with washes. Watercolor has a reputation for being unpredictable. But the secret to success, as you'll learn here, is using the right amount of water, which lets you have more control ... and fun!