Learn To Paint In Watercolour With 50 Small Paintings

Author : Wil Freeborn
Publisher : 50 Small Paintings
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781631592775

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Learn to Paint in Watercolor with 50 Paintings by Wil Freeborn Pdf

Develop your watercolor skills one painting at a time!Are you a watercolor painter newbie? Have you dabbled in watercolors but wish your paintings looked more polished? Well, it's time to remedy that! Learn to Paint in Watercolor is the patient watercolor instructor you've been waiting for. This unique how-to book offers all you need to know about watercolor painting - perfect for first-time painters or anyone interested in refining their skills. Treat the book as an in-depth class on this medium. With each lesson, you'll be privy to a new watercolor technique or subject. Readers will move through the book subject by subject, course by course, painting all along the way. By the time you reach the end, you'll have fifty paintings showcasing your steady progress. You'll start by painting objects that are important to you and then move on to exploring your immediate environment. By the end of the book, your paintings will start to tell your own story, giving you the confidence to continue painting and discovering watercolors' myriad possibilities. Techniques are introduced throughout the book's projects, from using a simple color wash to learning about ink techniques or letting go with loose, free watercolors. At the same time, concepts such as properties of light (vital for watercolorists) give a solid foundation on which to work.

Author : Mark Daniel Nelson
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 1631590561

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Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 Small Paintings by Mark Daniel Nelson Pdf

Learn all you need to know about acrylic painting as you create 50 stunning mini paintings. Following an overview of painting fundamentals, illustrated step-by-step instructions accompanied by lessons on specific techniques lead your way. This unique book is a complete course in acrylic painting, built up from key techniques. As you progress through the sections of the book, the author demonstrates each technique with the creation of a mini painting, measuring 5-inches squared. So by the time you have worked right through to the end, you will have an amazing collection of 50 mini paintings—on board, paper, or canvas—that will be a testament to your skill and creativity. The subject matter for these squares varies from abstracts and simple color-mixing exercises, through to figurative subjects: a flower, a sunset, a busy street scene—and many more. These can be mounted, exhibited, or simply collected in a portfolio, or given away as gifts for friends to cherish. If you are coming to acrylics for the first time, or keen to improve your skills and sometimes daunted by the thought of filling a large empty canvas or blank piece of board, this is your ideal guide. Instead, it will free you from creative hang-ups and replace them with an addictive desire to create that next 5-inch square!

Author : Liz Chaderton
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781785007880

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Painting Animals in Watercolour by Liz Chaderton Pdf

Artists seem compelled to try to capture the amazing variety of the animal kingdom; the challenge remains how to breathe energy into your paintings and make the animals jump off the paper. This deeply practical book offers an accessible introduction to sketching animals from life, to try to capture that essence. It gives instruction on how to approach drawing; covers ideas for materials and supplies to make sketching from life a joy; gives step-by-step demonstrations of different watercolour techniques; offers specific advice on using colour and painting, fur, feathers and features and gives ideas for mixed-media experimentation. Full of colourful examples and guidance, this new book explains how to transform your studies into finished artwork that are brimming with character. It encourages you to find the extraordinary in the everyday, as well as revelling in the breadth of nature. Taking a contemporary approach to traditional watercolour, the author shows how a few, well-chosen brushes of paint can reveal the soul of your subject.

Author : David Webb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Art
ISBN : 1770857389

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Painting in Watercolor by David Webb Pdf

Comprehensive guidance for anyone painting in watercolor, from beginners up.

Author : Helen Birch
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Watercolor painting
ISBN : 9780711236646

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Just Add Watercolour by Helen Birch Pdf

Just Add Watercolour is an innovative and accessible guide to this most dynamic of artforms, packed with bite-sized creative painting tips and advice, offering aspiring artists the freedom to dip in and out for practical information or flick through for fresh inspiration and ideas. Showcasing nearly 100 works by contemporary artists across a range of different styles and approaches, Just Add Watercolour highlights and examines the different techniques, qualities and effects relating to each piece. Organized into chapters according to medium and materials (e.g. traditional watercolour, gouache, digital, mixed media) artwork is featured large and luscious, accompanied by extended captions, insightful tips and practical advice. A visual index at the front of the book enables the reader to easily identify a specific painting, style, colour or subject matter. Throughout the book, useful information and practical tips are provided on a wide range of topics such as tone, perspective, colour and much more besides. Readers are encouraged to discover the various ways in which similar subjects and styles are executed by different artists, while also being inspired to use the tips in the book as a way of building on their existing skills. Offering a bold, refreshing change from other run-of-the-mill art books, Just Add Watercolour adopts the unique approach of accessing practical information via the images, focusing on the way subjects can be treated using a range of different watercolour techniques, rather than looking at how to master one single style.

Author : Wil Freeborn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11
Category : Landscape painting
ISBN : 1782214399

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Learn to Paint in Watercolour with 50 Small Paintings by Wil Freeborn Pdf

The second in this series following the success of Little Ways to Learn Watercolour, this unique book works as a course in watercolour painting, built up subject by subject, over 50 paintings. Starting off painting subjects that are important to you, you then move on to exploring your immediate environment. By the end of the book, your pictures will start to tell your own story and give you the confidence to continue painting and discovering watercolour's myriad possibilities. Techniques are introduced throughout the painting projects, from using a simple colour wash to learning about ink techniques or letting go with loose, free watercolours. At the same time, concepts such as properties of light (vital for watercolourists) are explained to give a solid foundation on which to work. So if you are a fresh to the world of watercolour, and daunted by a big blank piece of watercolour paper, this is the book for you.

Author : Mark Mehaffey
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 1581805322

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Creative Watercolor Workshop by Mark Mehaffey Pdf

Overcome "creative block" and break out of your norm! Every artist struggles with creativity at one time or another. Creative Watercolor Workshop will help you, the watercolor artist, explore your creativity and stretch your boundaries while still making the realistic and semi-realistic art that you love to paint. This book is chock-full of hands-on projects, techniques and strategies to get you thinking beyond your self-imposed creative boundaries. Mark Mehaffey, an experienced, friendly teacher, begins with the basic of designing a strong painting with shape, value and color. Once you've mastered these keys to any successful painting - regardless of style - you will have the confidence to be more creative! Mehaffey will show you practical techniques and lead you in experiments with color, composition, painting surfaces, methods of applying paint, and more. This book offers creative exercises for every skill level and comfort level, as well as demonstrations, painting critiques, weak/strong comparisons and examples by Mehaffey and a variety of other accomplished artists. With this book in your studio, you'll be encouraged to have fun while creating wonderful art. In no time, you will have a variety of tools for jump-starting your creativity and painting with confidence!

Author : Wendy Jelbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Brush drawing
ISBN : 0855328339

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Line & Wash by Wendy Jelbert Pdf

Methods of merging soft luminous washes with sharp, crisp definite penwork are made easy with this book. Each stage of the painting process is illustrated in a highly practical way, using step-by-step photographs and a colourful selection of finished paintings.

Author : Greg Albert,Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher : Northlight
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Art
ISBN : PSU:000060314710

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Basic Watercolor Techniques by Greg Albert,Rachel Rubin Wolf Pdf

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.

Author : Wil Freeborn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Drawing
ISBN : 0857621734

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Learn to Paint in Watercolour in 50 Small Paintings by Wil Freeborn Pdf

This unique book works as a course in watercolor painting, built up subject by subject, over 50 paintings. You'll start off painting subjects that are important to you and then move on to exploring your immediate environment. By the end of the book, your pictures will start to tell your own story and give you the confidence to continue painting and discovering watercolor's myriad possibilities. Techniques are introduced throughout the painting projects, from using a simple color wash to learning about ink techniques or letting go with loose, free watercolors. At the same time, concepts such as properties of light (vital for watercolorists) are explained to give a solid foundation on which to work.

Author : Jenna Rainey
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780399579738

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Everyday Watercolor by Jenna Rainey Pdf

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.

Author : Tom Swimm
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781560108580

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Acrylic Painting Step by Step by Tom Swimm Pdf

Beginners and accomplished artists alike are attracted to the beauty and versatility of acrylic painting. In this comprehensive book, you will find all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the medium or improve your painting skills. Accomplished artist Tom Swimm guides you step by step through 12 stunning acrylic projects, offering easy-to-follow instructions along with his personal artistic insights. Acrylic Painting Step by Step covers dozens of beginning and advanced acrylic techniques, from underpainting and glazing to impasto and texturizing. You will learn to paint a variety of subjects, including a lively floral, a striking still life, an eye-catching street scene, and a gorgeous seascape.

Author : Trevor Waugh
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781849946179

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Learn Flower Painting Quickly by Trevor Waugh Pdf

A fun and accessible guide to painting flowers in watercolour with step-by-step exercises. World-renowned artist Trevor Waugh reveals the secrets of painting flowers in watercolour in this fun, easy-to-follow book. Focusing on the techniques that matter the most, you'll be able to start producing better flower paintings in the space of an afternoon. The book includes expert guidance on all aspects of flower painting in watercolour, including the basic shapes and how to combine them, how to design the perfect composition and how to create subtle and evocative effects. The author shares tips on how to use colour to create realistic-looking flowers and foliage, his go-to basic palette and details on how to create beautiful, nuanced colour mixes. There is also a section on how to achieve real artistry in your work, using hard and soft edges, clever observation and different angles to perfect your work. Armed with this beautiful book, packed with breathtaking inspirational paintings and a selection of helpful step-by-step demonstration sequences, you'll become an expert flower painting in no time at all.

Author : Mark Daniel Nelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06
Category : Acrylic painting
ISBN : 1782215689

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Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 Small Paintings by Mark Daniel Nelson Pdf

Author : Sarah Simon
Publisher : Blue Star Press
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781950968268

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Watercolor Workbook by Sarah Simon Pdf

Build your watercolor skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolor paper! This easy-to-use watercolor workbook is filled with unique and beautiful flower and nature sketches that are ready for you to watercolor--no drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author's example. Watercolor Workbook features: An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques 25 projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper—no color bleed-through! Easy-to-follow instructions that can be completed in 30 minutes or less Beautiful floral and plant artwork, including: wild roses, poppies, sunflowers, buttercups, dandelions, and more Easy-to-follow instructions, including suggested paint and paintbrush materials, so you can start painting today Artist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has taught thousands of people how to paint with watercolor. Her first book Modern Watercolor Botanicals provides everything you need to know about the art of watercolor and, now in this new workbook, Simon offers 25 watercolor projects that you can sit down and enjoy painting today!