Everyday Watercolor

Everyday Watercolor
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Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Total Pages : 225
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780399579738
ISBN-13 : 0399579737
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Everyday Watercolor by : Jenna Rainey

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.

No-Fail Watercolor

No-Fail Watercolor
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Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Total Pages : 467
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781645671558
ISBN-13 : 1645671550
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis No-Fail Watercolor by : Mako

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.

Basic Watercolor Techniques

Basic Watercolor Techniques
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Publisher : Northlight
Total Pages : 140
Release :
ISBN-10 : PSU:000060314710
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Basic Watercolor Techniques by : Greg Albert

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.

The Art for Joy's Sake Journal

The Art for Joy's Sake Journal
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Publisher : Artisan
Total Pages : 60
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0764357670
ISBN-13 : 9780764357671
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis The Art for Joy's Sake Journal by : Kristy Rice

These beautiful pages invite you to pick up your brush and grow. Kristy Rice's joy-focused approach to watercolor art has won the hearts of fans worldwide, and with this journal Rice offers ways for all levels of painters to make "art for joy's sake" and simultaneously paint a personal keepsake or add beauty to your inspiration wall. Includes 10 illustrations ready to be watercolored on thick, textured paper, alongside full-color tear out reproductions of the same works painted by Kristy herself, demonstrating palette choices and brushwork. Enrich your art with "prompt" ideas to inspire your painting's growth; pages with no-stress exercises for techniques; inspirational artwork and quotations; and even a few recipes for nourishing your body along with your spirit! Each item in the Artisan series is designed to offer a specially crafted watercolor discovery glowing with Kristy Rice's creative touch. Also in the series: Watercolor Cards: Kristy Rice Designs.

Everyday Watercolor Flowers

Everyday Watercolor Flowers
Author :
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Total Pages : 194
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780399582226
ISBN-13 : 0399582223
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Everyday Watercolor Flowers by : Jenna Rainey

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.

Watercolor with Me in the Ocean

Watercolor with Me in the Ocean
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Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Total Pages : 120
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781624148583
ISBN-13 : 1624148581
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Watercolor with Me in the Ocean by : Dana Fox

5O No-Sketch Projects That Bring the Ocean to Life Dana Fox, author of Watercolor with Me: In the Forest and founder of Wonder Forest, provides fifty new marine-themed projects in this beginner-friendly watercolor guide. Known for her whimsical art style and straightforward instruction, Dana leads you through three major watercolor techniques: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and ink-and-wash. Best of all, there’s no sketching required, so you can focus on each painting method. Bring adorable sea creatures like octopuses and otters to life on high-quality art paper. Start simple with shading in a monochromatic orca, experiment with adding depth to color with a bright bobbing seahorse and practice stylizing your subject in a charming lighthouse scene. With inspired art and step-by-step instruction, it’s easy to pick up a paintbrush, break out your palette, and create something beautiful.

Simply Painting

Simply Painting
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 118
Release :
ISBN-10 : 095125104X
ISBN-13 : 9780951251041
Rating : 4/5 (4X Downloads)

Synopsis Simply Painting by : Frank Clarke

-- Brings painting to life by making it fun and enjoyable. -- Designed for people who have never painted before. -- Based on the methods used in the "Simply Painting" PBS TV series. The Simply Painting series is a completely new, no-nonsense approach to watercolor and acrylic painting. Its unique techniques simplify the process of painting, unlock many secrets, and prove that anyone can paint. The series is presented in full color, with large type and an easy to follow, step-by-step method of painting. The first book in each series presents an introduction to painting for beginners, with basic information on watercolor or acrylic painting, and the materials needed. Volume Two in each series builds on the lessons previously learned, but can also be used on its own.

Watercolor Painting For Dummies

Watercolor Painting For Dummies
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 361
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781118052006
ISBN-13 : 1118052005
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Watercolor Painting For Dummies by : Colette Pitcher

Have you ever been amazed by watercolor paintings that seem to spring to life before your eyes? Would you love to be able to paint with watercolors? Now, you can. Watercolor Painting For Dummies shows you the fun and easy way to create breathtaking paintings so beautiful you won’t believe you made them yourself. This friendly, guide gives you hands-on instruction and easy-to-follow, step-by-step exercises to help you master the basics. Filled with full-color projects and sample paintings, it shows you how to work with color and texture, practice composition, and make smooth changes. You’ll find out how to select the best tools, materials, and supplies, practice basic brush strokes, and use the three best common techniques: flat wash, graded wash, and rough texture. Discover how to: Select the right brushes, pigments, and paper Mix colors and work with white Create backgrounds and foregrounds Transfer your drawings to watercolor Avoid common watercolor mistakes Experiment with texture using salt, sponges, plastic wrap, and more Find your way around the color wheel Practice the principles of design Plan compositions using thumbnails Work with one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective Paint fabrics, shiny surfaces, and organic textures Paint landscapes, seascapes, animals and more Complete with strategies for improving your painting immediately and marketing and selling your work, Watercolor Painting For Dummies, is the resource you need to make your creative dreams come true.

Imaginative Realism

Imaginative Realism
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Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages : 228
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780740785504
ISBN-13 : 0740785508
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Imaginative Realism by : James Gurney

A examination of time-tested methods used by artists since the Renaissance to make realistic pictures of imagined things.

Color and Light

Color and Light
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Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages : 226
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780740797712
ISBN-13 : 0740797719
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Color and Light by : James Gurney

Unlike many other art books only give recipes for mixing colors or describe step-by-step painting techniques, *Color and Light* answers the questions that realist painters continually ask, such as: "What happens with sky colors at sunset?", "How do colors change with distance?", and "What makes a form look three-dimensional?" Author James Gurney draws on his experience as a plain-air painter and science illustrator to share a wealth of information about the realist painter's most fundamental tools: color and light. He bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge for traditional and digital artists of all levels of experience.