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Carol Cooper
Watercolor (No Experience Required)

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionNew watercolorists won`t waste any time picking up the basics of composition, color mixing, technique and other elements to set their own work on the right path. With No Experience Required: Watercolor, aspiring artists will use: * Anintroduction to color theory, design and composition to develop a solid base of understanding * 28 step-by-step demonstrations, along with 7 skill-building exercises, to quickly internalize techniques and begin painting right away * Materials lists to locate exactly what they need * A glossary of basic art terms Quick Tip sidebars (giving readers painting pointers), Words to Know sidebars (defining essential art terms), and inspiring finished art round out an irresistible package for beginners who want to have fun while learning new skills! [detailed...]

ISBN: 1581804717
Book size: —; Page extent: 111.

 

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Parramon`s Editorial Team
Watercolor (The Painter`s Corner Series)

2003 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book Description The Painter?s Corner is a series of profusely illustrated art instruction manuals. They can be used as informal self-teaching courses by ambitious amateur artists or as textbooks and reference sources in art and design classes. Each book presents exercises intended to improve and refine students? proficiency in different art subjects and media. Each title recommends artists? tools and supplies as well as providing instruction in techniques. This book discusses colortheory as it applies to watercolor, and instructs on techniques that include painting on both wet and dry paper. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0764155601
Book size: —; Page extent: 96.

 

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Abigail Edgar
Watercolor 1,2,3

2003 y.
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Description: Book DescriptionWatercolor 1, 2, 3 is the first title in an ambitious new publishing series. Each book in the series is divided into three distinct parts - and formats - to provide a clear progression from one section to the next, and show that watercolor painting can be as easy as 1, 2, 3. With its unusual format and lively, fresh approach, Watercolor 1, 2, 3 will appeal to artists young and old alike. Section 1: Materials. paints, brushes, paper and incidentals - and how to use them, Section 2: Techniques, covers all the basics of using watercolors. Composition and color theory are outlined, followed by demonstrations of a wide range of watercolor techniques. Step-by-step photos and clear, concise text lead you from laying a wash to wet-in-wet techniques and then on to more advanced methods of manipulating the paint, Section 3: Projects. Dozens of superb paintings are shown and explained in this final, large-format section of the book. Each painting project is photographed… [detailed...]

ISBN: 1844429091
Book size: —; Page extent: 144.

 

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Watercolor Artist`s Flower Bible

2009 y.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Description: Learn how to analyze the structure of flowers and break them down into simple shapes, create delightful compositions, mix beautiful flower colors, from delicate pastels to rich and vibrant hues. Over 60,000 copies sold worldwide. [detailed...]

ISBN: 078582281X
Book size: —; Page extent: 192.

 

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Sharon Hinckley
Watercolor Basics - Painting Flowers

1999 y.
Publisher: North Light Books
Description: Why stop to just smell the flowers when you can paint them? The instruction in this book makes it fun and easy to create beautiful watercolor daisies, hydrangeas, roses, lilies, poppies… all your favorite blooms! You`ll find everything you need to get painting right away - from basic exercises in color choice and composition to techniques for painting leaves, backgrounds, arrangements and outdoor scenes. It`s all explained in simple language with hands-on exercises, easy-to-follow demonstrations and step-by-step projects! [detailed...]

ISBN: 0891348948
Book size: —; Page extent: 128.

 

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David Riche, Anna Franklin
Watercolor Fairies: A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating The Fairy World

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: An inspirational guide to drawing and painting the fairy realm, this enchanting book looks at the origins and development of fairy art, and draws upon a wide range of art, literature, mythology, and folklore surrounding fairies. Readers are shown how to invoke the fairy spirit and bring to life the nymphs, sprites, and sylphs of a fabled realm. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations and photographs enable beginning artists to recreate flower fairies, celestial spirits, and mischievous dark fairies, as well as learn how to capture exquisite detail such as delicate wings and sheer gowns. Artists learn how to turn their brush into a wand and create an entire fairy kingdom in watercolor, the dreamiest medium with which to convey the spirit and nature of these fairy folk. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0823056406
Book size: —; Page extent: 128.

 

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Curtis Tappenden
Watercolor Foundation Course (Foundation Course S.)

2003 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book Description Nurture the artist within with a comprehensive course that teaches everything you need to know about watercolors. At your own pace, progress from sketches to fully realized landscapes and portraits. Witness watercolor techniques in action, from washes to wet-on-wet to spattering. Captioned color illustrations make it easy to achieve seemingly difficult effects and produce lifelike reflections, foliage, clouds, and shadows. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1844030822
Book size: —; Page extent: 144.

 

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Viv Foster
Watercolor Handbook : A Comprehensive Guide to the Art of Watercolor

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionWith a sharp focus on technique, color, and composition, Watercolor Handbook offers logical solutions, hints, and ideas for the amateur watercolor artist. From mixing paints to stretching paper, here are comprehensive instructions on improving artistry and technique in the popular medium of watercolor. Learn how to control the transparent fluidity of watercolor to create paintings that subtly capture the beauty of nature and light. 500 illustrations and photographs are featured in this comprehensive guide. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1592231764
Book size: —; Page extent: 224.

 

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Richard Taylor
Watercolor Landscapes: The Complete Guide to Painting Landscapes

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: An experienced artist and teacher uses stunning examples of his own work to explain every facet of watercolor landscape painting. Explore the wide range of effects possible with different brushstrokes and washes, such as blotting and sponging to produce texture and working with color to suggest movement. Plenty of practical suggestions on choosing materials and supplies are included along with inspiring, annotated studies and easy-to-follow projects that demonstrate basic techniques in action, including painting all kinds of skies, depicting perspective, creating shadows, combining colors and more. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1843401932
Book size: —; Page extent: 384.

 

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Joseph Stoddard
Watercolor Made Easy: Expressive Color: Discover easy methods for keeping your watercolors fresh &, lively (Watercolor Made Easy)

2008 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Learn how to choose and use colors creatively to achieve rich and radiant effects in watercolorBeginning watercolor artists can find it challenging to keep their artwork vibrant while creating a sense of color unity in their paintings. Often beginners over-mix their paints and/or choose colors strictly based on those they see in life, resulting in lackluster paintings devoid of radiance and life. In this delightful, 64-page guide, accomplished artist Joseph Stoddard shows artists how to improve upon reality to create rich, dynamic, and emotionally charged watercolor paintings. Joseph touches on all aspects of creating expressive watercolor paintings with a focus on color usage, from selecting color schemes and pairing pigments to suggesting a variety of moods. Unlike other how-to-paint books on the market, this guide encourages artists to interpret subjects in their own artistic voice, teaching how to communicate with color through stunning illustrations and clear step-by-step… [detailed...]

ISBN: 1600581188
Book size: —; Page extent: 64.

 

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Meredith Dillman
Watercolor Made Easy: Fairies &, Fantasy: Learn to paint the enchanted world of fairies, angels, and mermaids

2009 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Fairies, mermaids, and angels have captivated imaginations throughout the centuries. Embodying all that is feminine, sparkly, and magical, these fantastic creatures have found their ways into countless stories, films, and works of art that appeal to people of all ages. And now anyone can discover how to bring them to life in watercolor with this delightful 64-page guide. Inside, artist-author Meredith Dillman shares the methods of her unique artistic style, which is influenced by Pre-Raphaelite paintings, turn-of-the-twentieth-century book illustrations, and modern-day Japanese manga—a combination that results in beautiful, contemporary artwork. Meredith provides instruction specific to creating the mythical beauties and their whimsical surroundings, showing readers how to draw and paint faces, bodies, hair, clothing, and more. The author also guides readers through several inspiring projects, demonstrating how to re-create the magic step by step. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1600581412
Book size: —; Page extent: 64.

 

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Walter Foster
Watercolor Mixing Directory

2006 y.
Publisher: —
Description: This easy-to-use directory explains color theory by demonstrating a wide range of color mixing techniques. The 256-page, full-color book features more than 50 carefully selected colors that, when used with a basic palette, give an artist more than 2,000 color mixing and glazing options! Each combination is shown in two versions: mixed on the palette and mixed on paper, allowing watercolorists to get the most out of a range of color mixes. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1560109025
Book size: —; Page extent: 256.

 

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Wendy Jelbert
Watercolor Painting : Practical Techniques and Projects for Beginners

2005 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionA practical guide to watercolor painting for beginners, with 96 pages of expert advice, step-by-step techniques and practice excercises to build skills and confidence. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1844761517
Book size: —; Page extent: 96.

 

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Joseph Stoddard
Watercolor Painting Kit: Professional materials and step-by-step instruction for the aspiring artist (Walter Foster Painting Kits)

2009 y.
Publisher: —
Description: This elegant kit contains all the tools beginners need to learn the expressive art of watercolor, including paints, a palette, a selection of brushes, and watercolor paper. Inside the 40-page guide, artist Joseph Stoddard shares the secrets to his lively, energetic painting style and encourages readers to find their own artistic voice. The book offers a selection of step-by-step projects that both teach and inspirea??from an Italian landscape and a colorful cityscape to traditional still lifes. Aspiring artists will also find tips on techniques, using photo references, and making the most of their color palettes. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1600581595
Book size: —; Page extent: 40.

 

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Watercolor Painting Made Easy: A Step-By-Step Guide With Drawing Templates : Includes 20 Projects

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionFor anyone who`s ever wanted to paint watercolor but lacked the expertise and practical know-how, Watercolor Painting Made Easy provides them with the basic instruction they need to paint with ease. Featuring progressive exercises consistent with training from professional painters, this practical guide begins with basic exercises--accompanied with traceable patterns--that focus on mixing color and brush stroke applications. Ensuing exercises present the fundamentals of basic composition and drawing, and the varieties of color use and their applications. Using practical, easy-to-follow exercises and proven techniques, Watercolor Painting Made Easy will help readers build their artistic confidence while providing a foundation for their later work. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0971401039
Book size: —; Page extent: 128.

 

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Linda Kemp
Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines

2008 y.
Publisher: North Light Books
Description: Beginning and advanced artists will benefit from the negative painting concepts presented in `Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines`. Author Linda Kemp shares her techniques for using the strength of negative space to create alluring paintings. Exercises featuring landscapes, florals, and motifs from nature give readers the skills and knowledge necessary to make their next watercolor a strinking piece of art. [detailed...]

ISBN: 160061194X
Book size: —; Page extent: 128.

 

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Pat Averill
Watercolor Pencil Step by Step (Artist`s Library)

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionExplore a range of styles and techniques for creating your own watercolor pencil masterpieces The versatility of watercolor (or water-soluble) pencil allows you to experience the joys of drawing and painting simultaneously! In this book, you`ll discover the wide variety of special effects you can achieve with this vibrant medium. Three accomplished artists guide you, step by step, through 12 compelling and colorful lessons, offering helpful hints and practical tips along the way. Inside is all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the art of watercolor pencil. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1560108029
Book size: —; Page extent: 64.

 

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Rachel Rubin Wolf
Watercolor Secrets: An Inside Look at the Techniques of Award-Winning Splash Artists

2009 y.
Publisher: —
Description: The how behind the wow Dive deeper into the creative waters that have made North Light Books? Splash: The Best of Watercolor series today?s most celebrated showcase of contemporary watercolor paintings. Watercolor Secrets invites you into the studios of 15 Splash artists as they reveal the creative processes behind their stunning work. From meticulous glazes to loose, luscious color, these artists joyfully embrace watercolor in gloriously individual and expressive ways, sharing their unique journeys inspirations and techniques. Step-by-step demonstrations, sketchbook pages and inspiring finished art from 15 modern-day watercolor mastersExpert tips on creating stunning color, capturing the magic of light, turning on-location sketches into personal keepsakes, designing compositions with impact, and more A variety of subjects, including flowers, landscapes, waterscapes, city scenes, interiors and portraitsWhether you are a watercolor artist looking to make a big splash in your own… [detailed...]

ISBN: 1600611400
Book size: —; Page extent: 144.

 

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Pat Weaver
Watercolor Simplified: A Fresh Approach to Painting Better and Faster With Confidence

2003 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionArtists will learn to simplify their paintings by capturing the spontaneous nature of watercolor. Author Pat Weaver shows them how to incorporate her loose, direct painting style into their paintings, helping them build their confidence and skill. Packed full of clear instruction, Weaver shows readers how to mix color directly on the paper, many times without drawing first, to create rich vibrant hues. She then tackles the basics of good painting-composition, drawing, value and color-and teaches them how to easily apply these elements to their paintings. Through 16 step-by-step demonstrations, Weaver shows readers how to capture a variety of subjects, including cats, dogs, people, flowers and buildings. With just paper, pencil and paint, readers will be able to create paintings beautiful paintings that jump right off the page! [detailed...]

ISBN: 1581803508
Book size: —; Page extent: 128.

 

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Ana Castillo
Watercolor Women / Opaque Men : A Novel in Verse

2005 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book Description Watercolor Women / Opaque Men is a wild and raucous narrative of a single, working mother, the daughter of Chicano migrant workers, and her struggles for upward mobility. With a remarkable combination of tenderness, wicked humor, and biting satire, the main character, Ella-or `She`-moves toward establishing her sexual identity (she has affairs with both men and women) and finding her rightful place in the world while simultaneously raising her son to be independent and self-sufficient. Reminiscent of the picaresque novel, Watercolor Women / Opaque Men contains episodes that range from the Mexican Revolution to modern-day Chicago and reflects a deep pride in Chicano culture and the hardships immigrants had to endure: `In my familia we don`t / pretend. / We`re not / Mixed blood. There are no buried / Spanish titles beneath /anyone`s tombstone.` Nor does Castillo tolerate the pretensions of others. Pomposity, arrogance, and narrow-mindedness… [detailed...]

ISBN: 1931896208
Book size: —; Page extent: 160.

 

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Marianne K. Brown
Watercolor by Design: Classic Designs to Inspire New Creative Directions

2006 y.
Publisher: —
Description: ? Twelve classic design motifs make composition simple ? Six variations on a design theme for each motif, plus ten artist examples in styles from realistic to abstract ? Great for beginners, illuminating for pros Composition is one of the great puzzles of watercolor painting. Watercolor by Design solves that puzzle! Author Marianne Brown shows artists how to create innovative paintings using twelve classic design motifs, grouped by type: cruciform, horizontal bar, and vertical bar, checkerboard, asymmetric, and staggered grids, radial, cantilever, and pyramid, and frame in frame, allover pattern, and floating shapes. The properties and impact of each motif are explained, then reinforced with six variations on a design theme for each motif, followed by at least ten creative examples by different artists working in different styles from realism to abstract to illustrate the possibilities. Packed with ideas and information, Watercolor by Design lets both… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0823059952
Book size: —; Page extent: 144.

 

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Bill Whitsett
Watercolor for Absolute Beginners

2005 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book Description With a palette of just 6 colors, complete novices will achieve maximum success with minimum frustration as they learn the art of watercolor painting. Organized in a lesson-by-lesson approach, and generously illustrated with color photographs, each chapter focuses on one or two skills. Step by step, painters will learn how to work with color, master washes, and depict landscapes, fruits, flowers and other still life objects. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0713489294
Book size: —; Page extent: 128.

 

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David R. Becker
Watercolor for the Fun of It Sketching: How to Sketch With Watercolor

2003 y.
Publisher: North Light Books
Description: This is the perfect jump start for beginners who want to tackle the watercolor medium with speed and success. It presents an easy-to-understand approach that quickly familiarizes aspiring artists with basic materials, tools and techniquesfor getting started. Illustrations, exercises and complete step-by-step demos show how to achieve fast results by creating sketches with drawing media as well as watercolor. With this easy `sketching` approach, artists will learn how to plan successful paintings using thumbnail sketches, value sketches, color sketches, sideline sketches, composition adjustments and experiments. Accessible, affordable and fun, this guide will have beginners developing their skills and on their way to creating satisfying work in no time. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1581802331
Book size: —; Page extent: 96.

 

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Kory Fluckiger
Watercolor for the first time (For The First Time)

2005 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book Description It doesn`t take years of art lessons to create watercolors you`ll be proud of--just let this new entry in the For the First Time series guide you with answers to all your question plus photographs and illustrations that demonstrate every exciting technique. Best of all, as you`re learning the different skills, you`re also producing finished pieces--lovely seashells, vivid autumn leaves, a single lily. And because watercolors aren`t just for framed art, there are also projects for stationery, greeting cards, journal entries, and bookmarks. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1402722141
Book size: —; Page extent: 128.

 

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Josep Casals
Watercolor: Course Of Drawing And Painting (Start to Learn)

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionThis book provides various techniques and information on the materials needed to render paintings in watercolor. Each section of the book offers simple instructions on using a different watercolor technique. [detailed...]

ISBN: 849609961X
Book size: —; Page extent: 95.

 

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Barbara Fudurich
Watercolor: Outdoor Scenes (HT279)

2003 y.
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ISBN: 1560106921
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Hazel Harrison
Watercolors Made Easy: learn how to use watercolours with step-by-step techniques and projects to follow, in 150 colour photographs (Made Easy)

2008 y.
Publisher: —
Description: This complete guide provides invaluable insight into the world of watercolor, with practical advice on all the materials, techniques and methods that any beginner will need. There are inspirational projects to follow plus expert ideas and advice on all the latest approaches. Divided into two sections, the book explores which types of paper and brushes to use and the principles of working in color. The section on techniques explains the main methods of brushwork, texturing, line and wash, and masking. There is essential advice on the basics of preparation, as well as ten detailed step-by-step practical projects to teach and refine each technique. Throughout, works by contemporary artists illustrate the skills in action, while special focus features look at popular categories such as still life, portraits and landscapes. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1844765156
Book size: —; Page extent: 64.

 

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Francisco Asensio Cerver
Watercolors for Beginners

2008 y.
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ISBN: 0841601747
Book size: —; Page extent: 176.

 

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Frank Halliday
Watercolors in a Weekend Landscapes

2003 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionA unique guide that will show complete beginners how to paint a watercolor landscape in just one weekend. Beginners recognize that they need to acquire basic painting skills - but at the same time they are eager to produce a finished painting that they can hang on their walls. This popular weekend formula allows them to do just that - to build skills gradually and produce an attractive, frameable painting in a limited amount of time. The author starts by introducing the materials required for painting watercolour landscapes, then leads readers through a series of initial techniques designed to provide a basic grounding in the skills required for this subject area. This instruction is followed by eight short courses for painting a range of popular landscape subjects: skies and clouds, water, mountains and lakes, trees and foliage, buildings and textures, reflections in the landscape, winter landscapes, summer landscapes. Each course starts with practice… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0715315382
Book size: —; Page extent: 128.

 

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Billy Showell
Watercolour Flower Portraits

2006 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Learn how to paint exquisite flower portraits in watercolour, following Billy Showell`s highly detailed, step-by-step instructions. Packed with stunning pictures and technical advice, this book is truly inspirational. Billy Showell`s exquisite and technically brilliant watercolour flower portraits are beautifully presented in this highly informative, lavishly illustrated book. Packed with information on drawing and painting techniques, colour mixing and composition, it is an invaluable source of ideas and inspiration for anyone who wants to develop their flower painting skills, whether or not they have any previous experience. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1844480666
Book size: —; Page extent: 128.

 

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Paul Talbot-Greaves
Watercolour For Starters

2005 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book Description-Complete guidance for beginner artists, from holding a brush to creating a finished painting -Extensive step-by-step demonstrations and simple exercises -Contains templates for each step-by-step project Watercolor for Starters is the perfect introduction to watercolor painting for the complete beginner. Paul Talbot-Greaves guides the reader through learning basic brush techniques to applying these to create a finished landscape painting. Popular landscape subjects are broken down into achievable step-by-step exercises to help develop the reader`s understanding. Also included are traceable templates for each of the projects, ensuring that the reader really can just pick up this book and paint a finished picture right away. This book contains all the know-how the first-time painter needs to create finished paintings. All the most important aspects of watercolor painting are explained, including color theory, brush strokes, tone, composition and… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0715321854
Book size: —; Page extent: 121.

 

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