Collins Discover: Watercolor is your one-stop guide to begin painting This user-friendly, authoritative resource includes full-color charts, easy-to-follow guidance, and illustrations showing you everything you need to create paintings you can be proud of. Topics covered include trees, landscapes, seascapes, figures, buildings, and flowers. Inside you will find: Choosing the right materials Basic techniques Simple step-by-step exercises Troubleshooting Resource section

Superebly illustrated book in watercolor painting.

A practical guide to flower painting offers insight into the techniques utilized by the author, discussing such topics as materials, color mixing, and the creative process, in a volume that features step-by-step demonstrations and a gallery of one hundred finished works. Original.

A clear, comprehensive guide to colour mixing for the watercolour artist. It begins with simple colour theory and a colour wheel, with a template provided so that readers can paint their own; a vital step towards understanding colour. There is vividly illustrated guidance on complementary, warm and cool colours, colour tone, using a limited palette, dull and bright colours and factoring in local colour. There follows an array of essential colour mixes using widely available Winsor & Newton colours. A beautifully presented and practical guide to understanding and mixing colours. Watercolour artists from beginners to more experienced painters will find this a handy, comprehensive guide.

A practical and well-illustrated book for the intermediate water colourist who is looking for greater challenges in their work.

Starts with real basics and assumes no knowledge or experience of painting whatsoever.

A practical and inspirational manual that shows you a huge range of color mixes in watercolor. The aim of the book is to encourage you to get to know colors well and be motivated to explore and experiment with color. Use the book as a handy reference when you want to know how to mix a specific color, or as a catalog of inspiration when seeking ideas to try in your work. The handy color viewing card included can be used to view each color swatch in isolation. This will help sharpen your perception of the color or allow you to pinpoint a specific shade to use in your own work.

"Paint what you feel, not just what you see, and you'll begin to see the world in a different light." What if ...instead of waiting for the "big idea," you begin painting by dropping beautiful color onto your paper and seeing where it takes you? ...you paint with a leaf (or a sponge, or a string) instead of a brush? ...you start painting not on a blank sheet, but over an abstract acrylic background? Exploring Watercolor is a book full of fresh perspectives, open doors, and creativity-expanding "what-ifs" to help take your work to the next level. Discover new ways to get expressive with color...ideas for using nature's patterns to inspire enticing designs...how to expand your repertoire and unleash your creativity by experimenting with freeform collages, found imagery, and other innovative techniques. Inside you'll find: 22 open-ended, step-by-step demonstrations designed so you can do them over and over again, using various combinations of colors, papers, and techniques for a different result every time. 9 exercises illustrating expressive ways to put paint to paper. A fun and inspiring sampler of texture-making techniques--including print methods, resists, sprinkling, spattering, stencils, and "paper torture"--for paintings that sing with vitality. Wherever you are as an artist, this hands-on guide will help you master the watercolor medium, develop your individual style, and move beyond a literal rendering of your subject matter to a more meaningful and memorable interpretation that expresses your unique vision. So let go of your self-imposed limits, play with different ways of painting, and--above all--paint with passion and joy!

In Jane Austen's iconic novel, 'Pride and Prejudice' (Unabridged with the original watercolor illustrations by C.E. Brock), readers are transported to the refined world of Regency-era England where social conventions and class distinctions reign supreme. Through the skillful use of wit, irony, and social commentary, Austen paints a vivid portrait of the societal expectations and romantic entanglements of the time. The novel's engaging plot and complex characters provide a nuanced exploration of themes such as love, marriage, and personal growth, making it a timeless classic in English literature. Jane Austen, a keen observer of the society she lived in, drew inspiration from her own experiences and surroundings to craft 'Pride and Prejudice'. Her sharp critique of the rigid social structure and the limitations placed on women during the period adds depth and authenticity to the narrative, cementing her reputation as a master of the novel of manners. I highly recommend 'Pride and Prejudice' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature that delves into the intricacies of human relationships and societal norms. Austen's insightful commentary and engaging storytelling make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of love and society.