Watercolor Pencil Magic

Watercolor Pencil Magic
Author: Cathy Johnson
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2002
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781581801194

Water-soluble colored pencils are portable, versatile and much more forgiving than traditional watercolors, yet many artists have only just begun to tap into this medium's creative potential. This book explores the amazing possibilities of watercolor pencils, providing artists with basic instruction for taking full advantage of them in their artwork. Beginning with an overview of necessary materials and basic techniques, artists will learn from simple mini demos how to mix colors, create washes, layer colors and more. Artists will then see how these painting techniques are employed to capture a variety of popular subjects, including landscapes, flowers, animals, water, people, skies, trees, bridges and buildings. the last chapter of the book demonstrates how to mix watercolor pencils with other mediums to create all kinds of new and interesting effects. Cathy Johnson is the author of five North Light books, including Creating Textures in Watercolor and Watercolor Tricks and Techniques. She has also authored Sierra Club Guide to Sketching Nature and Sierra Club Guide to Painting Nature. She lives in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Watercolour Pencil Magic

Watercolour Pencil Magic
Author: Cathy Johnson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2002
Genre: Colored pencil drawing
ISBN: 9780715313534

Watercolour pencils are portable, versatile and much more forgiving than traditional watercolours, yet many artists have only just begun to tap into this medium's creative potential. This book explores the endless possibilities of watercolour pencils, providing artists with clear intructions for taking full advanctage of them in their work. Beginning with an overview of necessary materials and basic techniques, artists will learn from simple mini demonstrations how to mix colours, create washes, layer colours and more. They will then see how these painting techniques can be employed to capture a variety of popular subjects, including landscapes, flowers, animals, water, people and skies. The last chapter of the book demonstrates how to mix watercolour pencils with other media to create new and interesting effects.

Harry Potter: Watercolor Magic: Flora & Fauna

Harry Potter: Watercolor Magic: Flora & Fauna
Author: Tugce Audoire
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2022-08-16
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1647224659

Bring the magical creatures and plants of the Wizarding World to colorful life with this stunning watercolor book, featuring 32 new original watercolor projects inspired by the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. The exciting follow-up to Harry Potter: Watercolor Magic, the blank second book in the series continues the artistic fun with 32 all-new, ready-to-paint watercolor projects featuring your favorite magical creatures and plants. From a soaring Buckbeak to temperamental Mandrake, to a quiet Thestral forest scene, these pages burst with brand new opportunities for fans to create gorgeous art inspired by the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. Each project features a fully painted sample image to get you started plus a list of supplies and colors, followed by clear, easy-to-follow instructions to help you recreate the image in minutes. The book also includes 64 pages of perforated high-quality watercolor paper with light pencil sketches of each project, making it super easy to re-create the artwork right in the book and then remove the finished piece for easy framing and display. Harry Potter: Watercolor Magic: Flora and Fauna is perfect for at-home artists of every skill level looking for a fun, easy art project to celebrate their love of the Wizarding World films. OVER 50 PROJECTS: Bring dozens of images of magical creatures and plants to life, including Buckbeak, Mandrakes, Cornish pixies, Fawkes the phoenix, the Niffler, Aragog, Bowtruckle and much more. FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: Complete instructions make it easy for artists from beginners to masters to create Wizarding World art that is true to the films. HIGH-QUALITY PAPER: Thick watercolor paper for a beautiful, lasting keepsake. PERFORATED PAGES: Pages release easily from the book for framing and display. OFFICIAL WIZARDING WORLD BOOK: Created in collaboration with Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

No Experience Required - Colored & Watercolor Pencil

No Experience Required - Colored & Watercolor Pencil
Author: Gary Greene
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-09-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781581806267

Start drawing and painting today! If you're interested in drawing and painting with colored and watercolor pencils but don't know where to start, this is the perfect book for you! Inside is all the information you need to quickly master these two versatile and inexpensive mediums for beautiful results. In no time, you'll discover the basic pencil techniques you need to get started, as well as the secrets to re-creating a variety of textures including flower petals, weathered wood, glass, metal and more! Nine skill-building exercises and 23 step-by-step demonstrations show you how to use each medium separately or combine them for amazingly realistic artwork. A complete list of materials eliminates any guesswork, and the book's Quick Tips, Words to Know, and glossary put you on the fast track to artistic success. The possibilities are endless with this pair of increasingly popular mediums, and painting confidence is just a few pages away. Grab your pencils and let's get started!

Pencil Magic

Pencil Magic
Author: Marie Browning
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2014-10-04
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1607659166

Discover simple but sophisticated fine arts techniques for both graphite and colored pencils, to use in creating beautiful illustrations for papercrafts, art journals, mixed media, scrapbooks, Zentangle-inspired pieces, and more. Learn classic drawing strokes like hatching, cross-hatching, and scrumbling. Also covers shading, blending, subtractive drawing, zero drawing, stippling, and the impressed technique.

Watercolor Pencil Step by Step

Watercolor Pencil Step by Step
Author: Pat Averill
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781560108023

Watercolor pencil is a fascinating medium that allows you to create colorful and realistic renderings using various techniques. And these versatile, water-soluble pencils are great for drawing as well as painting! Watercolor Pencil Step by Step introduces the fundamentals of using this medium, complete with information on supplies, color blending, and special effects. Then professional artists Pat Averill, Barbara Benedetti Newton, and Debra Kauffman Yaun guide you through 12 colorful and intriguing lessons with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of helpful hints and useful tips. This comprehensive guide has all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the art of watercolor pencil!

Ruby Charm Colors Big Book of Color Charts

Ruby Charm Colors Big Book of Color Charts
Author: Susan Carlson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578250755

222 page, 8.5 x 11", spiral bound and tabbed Artist Edition book dedicated to charting and swatching colored pencils, pastel pencils, watercolor pencils, ink, and markers. Book includes 49 pre-labeled charts (with color names and numbers) of the most popular brands. Book also includes blank charts for additional brands and media, and a large number of original line art illustrations that can be colored. This book was designed and illustrated for the adult coloring market by Susan Carlson (aka Ruby Charm Colors).

Painting Nature in Watercolor with Cathy Johnson

Painting Nature in Watercolor with Cathy Johnson
Author: Cathy Johnson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 735
Release: 2014-05-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440328935

Breathe fresh air into your watercolors! Capture the wonders of nature! From crashing waves to sculptured deserts, from grand sunsets to humble wildflowers, from backyard discoveries to exotic getaways, the natural world offers inspiration enough for a lifetime! In this book, one of today's premier nature artists shows you how to make the most of it. Within an inviting, sketchbook-style format, you'll learn how to capture nature's treasures using watercolor pencils and paint. Inside you'll find: • A chapter-by-chapter exploration of five diverse landscape themes: forests, water, meadows, mountains and deserts. • 37 step-by-step demonstrations from two of Johnson's most beloved books, Creating Nature in Watercolor and Watercolor Pencil Magic. • Johnson's favorite tips for capturing a variety of textures and subjects, including plants, trees, water, wildlife, rock formations, seasonal variations and more. • A wealth of expert advice on gathering reference materials, assembling your own field kit, painting people in nature, and much more. Embark on a creative adventure as you experiment with new techniques, discover fresh subjects, and hone your powers of observation. Your resulting paintings and sketches will transport you to cherished moments and places worth remembering.

Sketching with Watercolour Pencils

Sketching with Watercolour Pencils
Author:
Publisher: Top That! Publishing
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2002
Genre: Colored pencil drawing
ISBN: 9781842292679

Children will find everything they need to master a new art medium with these easy-to-follow art books. Each title includes a practice pad and the tools required to learn a variety of artistic techniques.

Quick & Clever Watercolour Pencils

Quick & Clever Watercolour Pencils
Author: Charles Evans
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2006
Genre: Colored pencil drawing
ISBN: 9780715322833

CRAYON & PASTEL DRAWING. Loaded with quick, simple and effective techniques for tackling any subject in watercolour pencils, from still life and landscapes to animals and people. Written in a clear and approachable style, this book is suitable for the beginner who will learn to create vibrant finished paintings they can hang on their walls in the quickest possible time. It includes exercises and projects for dry pencil, wet pencil, washes, fine details and using pens to enhance paintings. This is the second book from popular no-nonsense TV watercolourist Charles Evans.