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This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy in the studio, and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginning painters and provides useful tips for more advanced artists.This book is divided into three sections. In the first section, you will find practical advice on choosing the necessary tools and equiopment as well as hints on mixing colorsâ??one of the trickier skills to master until you have learned some of the basic properties of color. Next, the techniques used in watercolor painting are explained in detail, from the most basic like laying washes and reserving highlights to some of the more unusual and exciting methods like wax-resist or spattering paint. Tutorials and more than 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrate how to paint a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, people and still life. Over 180,000 copies sold worldwide.
Hardcover-spiral: 192 pages
Publisher: Chartwell Books (May 19, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780785819431
ISBN-13: 978-0785819431
ASIN: 0785819436
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.7 x 8.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #59,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #29 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Watercolor #42 in Books > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides > Art
A must-have for any watercolorist, beginner or experienced. This book is remarkably well-written and easy to understand. It provides in-depth instruction of watercolor techniques and color theory, and how to implement the two into your paintings to create a strong and beautiful painting.I've been doing watercolor for about five years now, and this is by far one of the most helpful guide/instructional books I have found on the subject. I just wish I had discovered it sooner!
I learned enough tips from this book that made the purchase price well-worth it. The only problem with 'bible' books is the wealth of info that I either already knew or disdain as techniques....but this is hardly the fault of the book. Picking up spotty educations on You Tube leave us all with gaps in our knowledge and too much of the same ideas on certain topics; this book certainly helped fill in the gaps. It has a great section on color-mixing for different skin types--I'd highly recommend it.
I teach watercolor classes and this book is one on the best out there for techniques and materials. Well written and compiled with an enclosed spiral spine which makes it lie flap for reference ease. Well done! pwoods
This book provides the perfect amount of detail mixed with images and examples. I am a beginner in water color and this was the ticket to my paintings evolving from watery messes to cleaner/polished pieces. A very helpful book!
This book has already answered so many of my questions about how to do everything from mixing colors, softening edges, etc. Great buy! Swift delivery! The book looks brand new.
Pretty happy overall as a beginner. It's useful to have a reference for different technique ideas, but I've found cross-referencing with youtube tutorials has been necessary to understand some of the techniques. Sometimes the descriptions can be a bit cursory. Worth it though!
My watercolor group chose this book and we all love it!Full of great information and inspiration.Well worth it.
Best water color reference book I have ever bought, highly recommend it. It will become a valuable asset in my library.
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