Line & Wash

Line & Wash
Author: Wendy Jelbert
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Brush drawing
ISBN: 9780855328337

Methods of merging soft luminous washes with sharp, crisp definite penwork are made easy with this book. Each stage of the painting process is illustrated in a highly practical way, using step-by-step photographs and a colourful selection of finished paintings.

Everyday Watercolor

Everyday Watercolor
Author: Jenna Rainey
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0399579737

A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces. This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual creatives. From strokes to shapes, this book covers the basics and helps painters gain confidence in themselves along with inspiration to develop their own style over the course of 30 days. Featuring colorful contemporary art from Mon Voir design agency founder and Instagram trendsetter Jenna Rainey, this book's fresh perspective paints watercolor in a whole new light.

Everyday Watercolor Flowers

Everyday Watercolor Flowers
Author: Jenna Rainey
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2019-06-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0399582223

Author of Everyday Watercolor and Instagram darling Jenna Rainey presents a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting botanicals from lilies to daffodils in a wide variety of styles. Artist Jenna Rainey shares easy-to-follow ways to paint a wide range of botanicals, all in her fresh, modern style that appeals to the next generation of watercolor artists and creatives, from beginners to hobbyists. With gorgeously illustrated instructions for both loose and realistic watercolor depictions of more than 25 flowers, leaves, and plants, organized by form and shape, Everyday Watercolor Flowers is every nature-lover's answer to capturing that beauty on paper.

No-Fail Watercolor

No-Fail Watercolor
Author: Mako
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1645671550

Create Stunning Watercolor Projects in Just a Few Simple Steps Mako, the artist behind the beloved blog and YouTube channel makoccino, brings you the most comprehensive beginner’s guide to watercolor. If you’ve ever struggled with self-confidence concerning your art, or been overwhelmed by which brushes you need or how to blend paint, look no further than the gorgeous projects offered in No-Fail Watercolor. Through over 25 activities that are as lovely as they are accessible, Mako sheds light on the secrets to making dazzling watercolor paintings and guides you step by step through practicing and polishing your budding skills. Learn to differentiate between monochromatic, complementary and analogous colors in the Color Harmony chapter; build your understanding of different mediums and textures with techniques like Painting with a Sponge or Softening and Blending; and take a tour through exquisite landscapes with projects like Cloudy Sunset Sky, Enchanted Forest or Ocean Cave. Prepare to be challenged in the most fun way and to embrace simple but effective methods that will soon have you mastering watercolor. Above all, No-Fail Watercolor will remind you to let go of rigidity, to revel in the moment and to discover yourself along the way—because therein lies the true meaning of art.

Mastering Watercolors

Mastering Watercolors
Author: Joe Cartwright
Publisher: Ashton Publishing Group
Total Pages: 241
Release:
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Watercolor is a magical and often challenging medium. Once mastered, it will reward you with the pleasure of creating striking works of art of infinite variety. This book is a culmination of many years of teaching. Through it, I set out to clear up widespread misconceptions about painting with watercolors. These common confusions hold watercolor artists back from achieving their full potential. Full of practical advice and techniques, my aim is to simplify watercolor painting to assist you in your personal watercolor adventure. Enjoy the journey!

Painting Watercolours on Canvas

Painting Watercolours on Canvas
Author: Liz Chaderton
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2019-06-24
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1785005901

Painting on canvas poses many exciting opportunities for the artist. Along with the immediacy, vibrancy and unpredictability of watercolours, it is a liberating and creative process. This practical book explains how to start painting with watercolours on canvas and goes on to encourage new style and experimentation. It gives step-by-step demonstrations on different techniques to achieve loose, dynamic images. It is a beautiful and passionate account of how to work on a non-traditional surface to achieve striking and innovative paintings. It covers; advice on selecting and preparing canvases to accept watercolour; ways to adapt your materials and working process to canvases; step-by-step demonstrations on different techniques to achieve loose, dynamic images; Ideas for experimentation, both in style and subject, and stunning, finished images to inspire; A beautiful book that shows how to paint with watercolour on canvas to achieve bold, stunning results. Of great interest to all artists and craftsmen, it is superbly illustrated with 149 colour photographs. Liz Chaderton is a professional watercolour artist and specializes in painting animals.

Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes

Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes
Author: Kolbie Blume
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 164567097X

Practice the Art of Watercolor with this Beginner’s Guide to Picturesque Mountains, Lakes, Sunrises and More From a striking Desert Sunset Silhouette to a majestic Icelandic Waterfall to an eye-catching Magical Snowy Forest, watercolor artist Kolbie Blume’s wilderness scenes are the perfect introduction to watercolor painting. Kolbie’s step-by-step instructions make it easy to paint stunning landscapes featuring all of the key elements of wilderness painting and teach you beginner-friendly techniques for colorful skies, mountains, trees, wildflowers, oceans, lakes, and more. Each chapter teaches progressively more advanced elements, allowing you to build upon your skills as you work through the projects. And the final chapter combines all of the elements in breathtaking scenes—like a Glassy Milky Way and an Aurora Glacier Lagoon—that you’ll be proud to hang on your wall or gift to a friend or family member. With all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need to master the basics of watercolor painting and instructions on how to paint every element of nature, this collection of wilderness landscapes is the go-to guide for both beginner painters and more experienced artists looking for new subjects to paint.

Watercolor Painting Step by Step

Watercolor Painting Step by Step
Author: Barbara Fudurich
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781560106579

Experienced artists and beginners alike will appreciate this concise, easy-to-follow guide with illustrated step-by-step demonstrations featuring four noted watercolor professionals. Watercolor Painting Step by Step guides the reader through 12 beautiful watercolor projects, covering a variety of subjects, including still lifes, landscapes, and animal portraiture. With this comprehensive guide, you will learn about fundamental techniques such as mixing color, developing dimension, creating special effects, and more. With the help of this stylish, technique-filled book, you'll be well on your way to creating your own watercolor masterpieces!

Basic Watercolor Techniques

Basic Watercolor Techniques
Author: Greg Albert
Publisher: Northlight
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1991
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Intended for beginners, this book offers suggestions on equipment and techniques for creating different textures, and gives tips on how to actually see what is being painted.

Watercolor the Easy Way

Watercolor the Easy Way
Author: Sara Berrenson
Publisher: Watercolor the Easy Way
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764359828

Step-by-step tutorials for 50 beautiful motifs including plants, flowers, animals, & more! - 50 beautiful motifs to paint in 30 minutes or less. - Printed on smooth watercolor paper so you can paint right inside the book! - Learn-at-a-glance instructions make the process easy for beginners. - Detailed paint patterns included for each tutorial. - Brush recommendations, color mixing, color palettes, and all the basics included! Love the look of watercolors but think you lack the skill? Think again! With Watercolor the Easy Way, you will learn all about color mixing, brush strokes, and more. Then, you will find a vast collection of 50 stunning pictures to paint. Each of the 50 tutorials is broken down into key steps so you can clearly see how to begin your painting, layer color, and add detail. Also included are hand-drawn patterns that can be traced onto your watercolor pad, brush recommendations, helpful hints, and color palettes. Best of all, the projects can be completed in 30 minutes! Experience the magic of watercolor, spark your creativity, and discover your inner artist with this book.