Learn to Paint in Watercolor with 50 Paintings

Learn to Paint in Watercolor with 50 Paintings
Author: Wil Freeborn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2017-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1631592777

Develop your watercolor skills one painting at a time!Are you a watercolor painter newbie? Have you dabbled in watercolors but wish your paintings looked more polished? Well, it's time to remedy that! Learn to Paint in Watercolor is the patient watercolor instructor you've been waiting for. This unique how-to book offers all you need to know about watercolor painting - perfect for first-time painters or anyone interested in refining their skills. Treat the book as an in-depth class on this medium. With each lesson, you'll be privy to a new watercolor technique or subject. Readers will move through the book subject by subject, course by course, painting all along the way. By the time you reach the end, you'll have fifty paintings showcasing your steady progress. You'll start by painting objects that are important to you and then move on to exploring your immediate environment. By the end of the book, your paintings will start to tell your own story, giving you the confidence to continue painting and discovering watercolors' myriad possibilities. Techniques are introduced throughout the book's projects, from using a simple color wash to learning about ink techniques or letting go with loose, free watercolors. At the same time, concepts such as properties of light (vital for watercolorists) give a solid foundation on which to work.

Watercolor Techniques for Artists and Illustrators

Watercolor Techniques for Artists and Illustrators
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0744035260

The only instructional book on watercolor you will ever need. Trying your hand at watercolor painting? Or looking to advance your range of artistic skills? Watercolor 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 - the book then takes a comprehensive, in-depth look at techniques to expand your repertoire. With expert advice from artists and illustrators working in a range of styles - from classic to cutting-edge contemporary -this book will equip you with the skills and confidence to develop your own style and grow as an artist.

Fast and Fun Watercolor

Fast and Fun Watercolor
Author: Gina Lee Kim
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2018-10-30
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440351546

Take a journey through Gina Lee Kim's watercolor palette--with each chapter representing one of the standard colors found in the color wheel. Learn how to merge watercolor and mixed media together without the stress of having to draw out a composition before getting started. Each chapter will demonstrate a unique project and technique, along with a gallery of inspiring works. You will also learn about the emotional symbolism of each color. • An approachable, stress-free introduction to watercolor; fine drawing skills are not a requirement • Explore each color in the color wheel, while learning about their mixing qualities and the emotional symbolism of colors • Tips and advice on carving out time to create, sharing your work with others, and owning your own voice • 12 step-by-step demonstrations show how to merge watercolor with a bit of mixed media

Watercolor Made Simple

Watercolor Made Simple
Author: Nicki Traikos
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2023-11-07
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0760383200

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.

Watercolor 101

Watercolor 101
Author: Jeanette Robertson
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2007
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781402723520

An introduction to watercolor painting that discusses supplies and brush strokes and demonstrates techniques, showing what to do and what not to do; covers values, skies, still life, and painting on location.

How To Watercolor

How To Watercolor
Author: HowExpert
Publisher: HowExpert
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2011-01-29
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1647589630

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.

En Plein Air: Watercolor

En Plein Air: Watercolor
Author: Ron Stocke
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2018-12-18
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1633226166

For artists looking to grow beyond the studio, En Plein Air: Watercolor is the definitive resource for experiencing the rewards and invigoration of watercolor painting on location. En Plein Air: Watercolor introduces beginning artists and fine-art enthusiasts to the core concepts of painting on location. This guide will have you fully prepared for a day of painting outdoors. Inside, you'll find a comprehensive list of what to pack to maximize your time, learn how to choose a subject and interpret it for a composition, discover how to deal with the challenges of shadows and shifting natural light, and hone your watercolor techniques. The collection of step-by-step projects will help you gain new artistic skills as you create unique, dynamic artwork outside the studio. Perfect for artists looking to break outside the norm, En Plein Air: Watercolor is your complete guide to experiencing the unique rewards of painting on location with the invigorating medium of watercolor.

101 Techniques

101 Techniques
Author: Parramon Editorial Team
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764147913

Presents exercises with color illustrations, instructions, and difficulty levels in order to practice different techniques used for watercolor paintings.

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

No experience needed! With Watercolor Success in Four Steps, you’ll learn to paint 150 objects, from fruits and flowers to animals, household items, and more! Understand the basics of watercolor with tried-and-true techniques and create beautiful watercolor paintings in just four simple steps!

Just Add Watercolor

Just Add Watercolor
Author: Helen Birch
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2015-03-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1607747588

A beautifully illustrated, easy-to-navigate guide to creating contemporary watercolors, pairing full-page paintings with insights and tips for artists. Featuring 200 of the best works of young, modern watercolor painters, paired with bite-sized painting tips and art instruction, Just Add Watercolor gives aspiring artists access to information about--and examples of--top work in the medium. Artist and instructor Helen Birch breaks down each painting by techniques, subject matter, and tools, providing art enthusiasts and painters with a one-stop resource and gallery of the best that modern watercolor has to offer. Its small trim size with one painting per spread provides a bold, but user-friendly alternative to traditional, process-heavy painting instruction texts. Just Add Watercolor shines the spotlight on featured paintings, while still giving readers all the insights needed to get started painting in this popular medium.