Kategoria BISAC: Art >> Techniques - Watercolor Painting

Several years ago, I watched a program about creativity on PBS TV. It talked about trying to teach creativity to children or adults. Thinking about what the program was saying I asked myself, "Can people be taught creativity? Then another question came to mind, "Isn't creativity part of our natural being?" I maintain all people are born innately creative. If that is so, what comes between a person's natural creative self and its expression in their lives? With this principle in mind--that we are all naturally creative--I observed my students and artist friends and started to write down my...

A comprehensive and practical guide to watercolor painting from sought-after instructor and acclaimed artist Leslie Frontz that answers the two most common questions students at all levels want to know: What am I doing wrong? and How do I decide what to do instead?
In the tradition of the eminently practical, top-selling guides such asHow to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself, The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted, andProblem Solving for Oil Painters, this straightforward handbook offers a fresh approach to watercolor mastery that bridges the gap between...

The characteristics of watercolour naturally complement botanical art and this beautiful book shows you how to make the most of this versatile medium. It starts by guiding you through the complexities of painting flowers, with advice on materials and colour mixing, using colour to achieve translucency and clarity, building confidence with step-by-step examples and the importance of observation and botancial accuracy. It then creates detailed and beautiful compositions for the more experienced botanical artist. This new book has ideas and tips on composition and how to include animal life and...

In this beautiful book, Naomi Okamoto passes on her experience and knowledge of Sumi-e traditional Japanese ink painting that uses only ink, white space and simple brushstrokes to capture the essence of an object, person, animal or scene. With her deep understanding of both the technical and spiritual aspects of this ancient art, she guides the reader expertly through the materials required and the techniques involved, successfully conveying as she does so the cultural and historical background to this exquisite art form. There are numerous ink paintings and simple exercises throughout,...

Learn how to draw and paint baby dragons This 50 page guide teaches you simple techniques for drawing the features as well as explaining materials and watercolor basics. The book features seven step by step baby dragons from basic shapes to finished paintings. Also covered are painting feathers, fur and scales

Learn how to get the most out of acrylic paints with this guide's clear instructions and photographic examples
Acrylics are a versatile and exciting medium, but how can you get the most from these paints? This book shows you how. With step-by-step examples, it explains the core brush skills for a beginner. For those with more experience, it introduces a range of techniques so you can learn, for example, how to blend your colors, use transparent washes to create tones, and paint multiple layers of thick and thin textures to give your work subtlety. The paints are so forgiving that there...

A fresh approach to portrait and figure painting in watercolor

In Painting People in Watercolor, Alex Powers provides a comprehensive guide on working with watercolor, mastering the principals of design, and understanding the fundamentals of portrait painting. Powers takes the inquiring artist beyond photorealistic painting and acquaints painters with the human form from a design perspective.

Shifting the focus from subject matter to composition and aesthetics, Powers demonstrates how you can enjoy watercolor painting by expressively capturing character in faces and...

A fresh approach to portrait and figure painting in watercolor

In Painting People in Watercolor, Alex Powers provides a comprehensive guide on working with watercolor, mastering the principals of design, and understanding the fundamentals of portrait painting. Powers takes the inquiring artist beyond photorealistic painting and acquaints painters with the human form from a design perspective.

Shifting the focus from subject matter to composition and aesthetics, Powers demonstrates how you can enjoy watercolor painting by expressively capturing character in faces and...

Table of Contents Section 1 Painting Landscapes with Watercolor Introduction: Materials Color Terms Primary Colors Secondary Colors Tertiary Colors Hue Values Saturation or Chroma Application and Techniques How to Use Your Brush How to Mix your Watercolor How to Make a Color Wheel How to Create Color Value Chart How to Create a Wash Rendering the Sphere Drawing the Outline Exercises The MountainBarn The Ruins The Teton Mountains The Cityscape The Lake Powell Rock Mountain Section 2 Painting Portraits with Watercolor Introduction: Exercises The Cute Little Baby Boy The Little Girl in Red The...

This lovely book is filled with paintings that depict beach life, along with quotes that bring us back to the sea. If you love the ocean this book will take you to that place, by the sea, where life takes a step back to a quieter moment. As you look at the paintings, you can reflect on fun times spent with family and friends at the beach.

Jean Haines characteristically loose and expressive paintings are filled with color and light, and in this exciting book she passes on her knowledge and expert advice in a way that is both inspiring and instructional. As soon as you open the book you will want to pick up a brush and start painting and whatever your ability, Jean encourages you to simply have a go and enjoy the freedom and happiness that painting can bring.
Jean s subjects include animals, landscapes, people and flowers, and there are many examples of Jean s work throughout the book to both delight and inspire you. Jean...

If you have always wanted to try watercolor but have been afraid to, or have tried it and become discouraged, take heart. Watercolor: A New Beginning will dispel your fears and help you experience painting as an enjoyable and magical part of your life. Ann Lindsay's uniquely holistic approach to teaching art focuses deeply on the process of painting itself rather than results. By learning to tune out your inner critic and nurture the unfettered creativity of your childhood spirit you will come to enjoy watercoloring as a joyous and personal expression of the soul. Dive into the fun and...

If you have always wanted to try watercolor but have been afraid to, or have tried it and become discouraged, take heart. Watercolor: A New Beginning will dispel your fears and help you experience painting as an enjoyable and magical part of your life. Ann Lindsay's uniquely holistic approach to teaching art focuses deeply on the process of painting itself rather than results. By learning to tune out your inner critic and nurture the unfettered creativity of your childhood spirit you will come to enjoy watercoloring as a joyous and personal expression of the soul. Dive into the fun and...

A revealing gesture, a brilliant quality of light, a particularly perfect bloom... This volume of Splash is dedicated to those glorious sparks of inspiration, and the stories of how 129 artists fanned them into some of today's greatest watercolor paintings. The emotional connection between subject and artist resonates in these pages, delivering the caliber of art and insight that has made Splash a perennial favorite.

• 135 paintings, reproduced in large, juicy color
• A diverse range of styles and subjects, including still lifes, portraits, city scenes, animals and...

In the tradition of American painters such as Andrew Wyeth, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent, Mario Andres Robinson shows us how to create beautiful, timeless, classical watercolor paintings through the use of simple, yet sophisticated, contemporary techniques every watercolorist needs to know.
Many artists find watercolor difficult to control and are often disappointed with the results. The water meanders across the surface of the paper and, given the proper nuance by the artist s brush, it will reluctantly settle. Robinson s approach to the medium of watercolor is...

German artist Waltraud Nawratil shows you how to combine a love for nature with a passion for expressive painting. Abstract Nature is divided into helpful sections to teach the reader how to use acrylics, watercolors, airbrushing, putty and stencils, as well as natural materials such as sand, bark and leaves to create captivating pictures full of color and vitality.

There is a wealth of stunning abstract pieces from the artists, which will provide inspiration for more experienced painters as well as the beginner. The book covers the variations through all seasons teaching the reader to...

Learn how to draw fantastical clockwork steampunk creatures This book covers the basics of designing a clockwork creatures, step by step examples for many creatures (Clockwork Dragons, Cats, Goats and more ), and ideas for drawing specific parts includnging gears, clocks, pipes, wings and more Specific mediums included are pencil, pen & ink, watercolor, colored pencil, and digital painting.

Have you ever wanted to create remarkable art? Have you ever thought about taking up watercolour, only to reel off a dozen excuses not to continue? Even if you did take the plunge and dabbled, did you get disheartened after your first few attempts didn't meet your expectations? This is normal. Watercolour is widely accepted as a tricky medium, and painting outdoors increases the challenge. But don't give up. Giving up isn't an option. Painting on the back of failures is the best way forward. Sean Terrington Wright invites you to learn about his techniques and ways of working with watercolour....