Watercolor for the Fun of It - Getting Started

Watercolor for the Fun of It - Getting Started
Author: John Lovett
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2002-07-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781581801927

Have fun with watercolors--even if you don't know how to paint! Begin painting right away with the friendly, insightful guidance of veteran art instructor John Lovett. Easy-to-follow step-by-step guidelines help you pick papers, mix colors and start painting in watercolor fast. Splash it, pour it, lift it and feather it, or combine it with gesso or waterproof ink for unusual effects. You'll learn just how much fun painting in watercolor can be!

The Watercolour Ideas Book

The Watercolour Ideas Book
Author: Joanna Goss
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-04-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1781576068

Many artists first learn to paint in watercolour. But this flexible, dynamic medium has an immediacy that is perfect for experimentation. Discover textures, applications, techniques, combinations of materials, and new ways of tackling the medium you love. Rub it, dab it, scratch it, scrunch it. Cut it, glue it, sew it and seal it. And above all, learn from what other people do! This little book is full of big ideas from contemporary artists to inspire you to think differently. With a new idea on every spread of the book, you will discover fresh ways of working with watercolour to create work that is original and exciting.

Watercolor Fun and Free

Watercolor Fun and Free
Author: Karlyn Holman
Publisher: Bayfield Street Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Transparent watercolor painting
ISBN: 9780967068336

Presents a variety of approaches to watercolor, both traditional and non-objective, each demonstration offering a unique way to express your subject matter. Full of ideas with which to experiment on your own personal journey through watercolor.

The Joy of Watercolor

The Joy of Watercolor
Author: Emma Block
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0762465859

Enjoy the meditative art of watercolor with simple supplies, forty colorful illustrated lessons, and easy step-by-step instructions! For a soothing boost of creativity and whimsy, try your hand at watercolor. With a few simple steps, anyone can discover their artistic side and achieve moments of peace and tranquility. Forty straightforward lessons promise fun and colorful results -- no pressure and no skill required. This simple painting medium produces colorful, modern paintings to adorn invitations, gifts, and walls. The forty lessons cover useful topics like: Painting on vacation Painting your pets Layering colors Mixing colors Painting flowers and plants The supplies are simple: a basic palette of watercolors, a selection of brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. Your bright, whimsical art is guaranteed to bring color to any gray day. It's never too late to pick up a new hobby -- start painting your own beautiful cards and artwork today!

Watercolor for the Fun of It

Watercolor for the Fun of It
Author: Judy Eaton
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Flowers in art
ISBN: 9781581802351

Watercolor for the fun of it, perfect for beginners!

Watercolor With Me in the Forest

Watercolor With Me in the Forest
Author: Dana Fox
Publisher: PAGE STREET PUB
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2018-08-14
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1624145566

"In Watercolor With Me in the Forest, Dana provides light outlines of each project, and every page is printed on premium art paper, so you can focus on the watercolor techniques--wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, painting fur and ink and wash. Even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before, Dana's creative tricks will ensure that every piece of art is frame-worthy"--Back cover.

Watercolor Without Boundaries

Watercolor Without Boundaries
Author: Karlyn Holman
Publisher: Karlyn Gallery
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2014-06-27
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780979221842

Organized like a cookbook, Watercolor without Boundaries allows you to jump in, and try any idea presented. The step-by-step demos are cross-referenced to direct you right to the techniques. You'll follow basic 'recipes' but can add or substitute ingredients to create your own interpretations. Demos include foliage as a way to frame your subject; starting with a range of values; layering color; combining traditional with non-traditional techniques; creating paths of light on wet and dry papers; and much more.

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!

Urban Watercolor Sketching

Urban Watercolor Sketching
Author: Felix Scheinberger
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0770435246

A guide that shows painters, drawers, doodlers, and urban sketchers how to bring their drawings to life with colorful, bold, yet accessible painting methods. Watercolor sketching is a rapidly emerging technique that enlivens sketches done in pen or pencil with the expressive washes, glazes, and luminous hues of watercolor . This lushly illustrated resource teaches artists on the go how to sketch with watercolor, rendering subjects efficiently and without inhibitions. Readers are guided through all aspects of the medium, from fundamental techniques including wet-on-wet, glazing, and washes; materials and supplies; and little known tips and tricks for getting the most out of watercolor (for example, just sprinkling a little salt on your painting creates a texture that's impossible to achieve with a brush.) A strong focus color theory provides a solid foundation for enhancing drawings with vibrant hues.

Watercolor Composition Made Easy

Watercolor Composition Made Easy
Author: David R. Becker
Publisher: Northlight
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1999
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Professional looking paintings depend on good composition. David Becker makes it easy: simple keys to composition, taught in a very visual, easy-to-grasp way, that the watercolourist can apply immediately for successful results.'