Mastering Watercolors

Author : Joe Cartwright
Publisher : Ashton Publishing Group
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Mastering Watercolors by Joe Cartwright Pdf

Watercolor is a magical and often challenging medium. Once mastered, it will reward you with the pleasure of creating striking works of art of infinite variety. This book is a culmination of many years of teaching. Through it, I set out to clear up widespread misconceptions about painting with watercolors. These common confusions hold watercolor artists back from achieving their full potential. Full of practical advice and techniques, my aim is to simplify watercolor painting to assist you in your personal watercolor adventure. Enjoy the journey!

Author : Tom Hoffmann
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823006748

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Watercolor Painting by Tom Hoffmann Pdf

The beauty of a watercolor painting lies in its diaphanous layers, delicate strokes, and luminous washes. However, the very features that define the beauty of the medium can make it difficult to master. This complete guide to understanding the relationships between color, value, wetness, and composition unravels the mysteries of watercolor to help your practice evolve. Experienced teacher and acclaimed artist Tom Hoffmann offers a unique, inquiry-based approach that shows you how to translate any subject into the language of watercolor. With Hoffmann as your guide, you’ll learn the key questions to ask yourself at every turn and time-tested methods to help you reach solutions. Hoffmann’s thorough explanations and step-by-step demonstrations delineate the process of composing a painting in watercolor, while art from more than thirty-five past and present masters, including John Singer Sargent, Ogden Pleissner, George Post, Emil Kosa, Jr., Mary Whyte, Trevor Chamberlain, Lars Lerin, Torgeir Schjølberg, Piet Lap, Leslie Frontz, and Alvaro Castagnet serve to illustrate and inspire. Whether you’re a serious beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this book will guide you toward the all-important balance between restraint and risk-taking that every watercolorist seeks.

Author : Joe Cartwright
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1979745323

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Watercolors Step-By-Step by Joe Cartwright Pdf

Thanks to overwhelmingly positive responses to the demonstrations in my first book "Mastering Watercolors - a practical guide," I've created this 124-page manual of how-to demos. Here you'll find twelve new step-by-step paintings with reference photos and plenty of images to guide you through each piece. I've also included a section on watercolor basics and materials (11 pages) similar to what was in my first book for people who have not read it. An additional chapter covers what to consider when working from photographs. An ideal follow-on from "Mastering Watercolors - a practical guide," this book is especially suited to people who can't attend regular classes with a professional tutor. Watercolor is wonderful and challenging medium which, like most creative pursuits, develops with regular practice. Happy painting! Joe Cartwright

Author : Joe Garcia
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 1581804865

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Mastering the Watercolor Wash by Joe Garcia Pdf

In watercolor paintings it is the masterful use of washes that creates depth, spontaneity and atmosphere. In Mastering the Watercolor Wash, Joe Garcia provides clear, simple step-by-step instructions that teach the four basic washes: flat, gradated, wet-into-wet and streaked. Painters will find plenty of guidelines and 33 demonstrations that combine these techniques to create light and shadow effects, as well as a variety of textures for popular subjects including rocks, clouds and sand.They'll also learn how to develop unique textures and special effects using salt, a palette knife, masking fluid, sponges, dry brushes, spattering and lifting techniques.Joe Garcia's work has been published in Wildlife Art, Watercolor Magic, Art of the American West, Best of Wildlife 2 and Splash 3. It has also been featured in the prestigious Birds in Art annual exhibit. Joe teaches workshops in watercolor and nature painting. He lives in Julian, California.

Author : Wendy Jelbert,Ian Sidaway
Publisher : JG Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Watercolor painting
ISBN : 1572154888

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Mastering the Art of Watercolor by Wendy Jelbert,Ian Sidaway Pdf

Author : Isabelle Roelofs,Fabien Petillion
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781681987811

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Mastering Color Mixing with Watercolors by Isabelle Roelofs,Fabien Petillion Pdf

Learn to create any color from a basic palette of just 11 colors!

What if you could create any color you wanted, from a basic palette of just 11 colors? That is what the art of color mixing is all about. And once you master it, you will be able to create a broad range of all the colors you might need. Your options will be limited only by your imagination.

In this color mixing book, Isabelle Roelofs and Fabien Petillion first walk you step by step through the basics of watercolor pigments, paper, and color mixing techniques. Using just 11 colors, you’ll learn to bring more variety to your primary colors, create basic colors (such as Payne’s Gray and Van Dyke Brown), and create your own secondary colors. This approach works no matter what brand of paints you use, as each of the 11 colors is identified by its universal pigment color (such as PY154).

Once you’re underway color mixing, you’ll see how four artists interpret that basic palette to create thematic color palettes tailored to different subject matter, such as flowers, landscapes, portraits, and animals. Finally, you’ll solidify your understanding of color mixing by analyzing five watercolor paintings to see how the color was achieved and how the painting was developed, layer by layer, to achieve the final result.

Author : Jane Blundell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1320762603

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The Ultimate Mixing Palette: a World of Colours by Jane Blundell Pdf

PDF - This could be the most useful watercolour reference book you will ever find. This book has been designed for use by anyone with an interest in watercolour, whether beginner or very experienced artist. It contains hand-painted mixing charts created using a palette of only fifteen carefully chosen colours. Every possible 2-colour mix is shown, along with the most useful 3-colour mixes. The charts have been professionally photographed and colour-matched to be as true to life as possible. Each page is rich with notes about the various colour mixes and their suggested uses in paintings. This is a private PDF listing. Please do not share.

Author : Joseph Zbukvic
Publisher : International Artist Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Watercolor painting
ISBN : 1929834179

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Mastering Atmosphere and Mood in Watercolor by Joseph Zbukvic Pdf

The watercolor clock shows artists how to manipulate watercolor materials for dazzling, atmospheric effects.

Author : Jane Blundell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1006351574

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Watercolour Triads by Jane Blundell Pdf

Following from 'The Ultimate Mixing Palette: a World of Colours', which explored two-colour mixing using a 15-colour palette, this book looks at working with watercolour triads. The book shows triad wheels and charts for a range of triads, with sample paintings and sketches showing the triads in action. The triads are cross-referenced with mixes in the previous book.

Author : Jovy Merryl
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781645673552

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The Beginner's Guide to Watercolor by Jovy Merryl Pdf

Go from Watercolor Beginner to Painting Pro with this Incredible, Comprehensive Guide Taking up watercolor painting can feel overwhelming or intimidating, but with Jovy Merryl’s expert advice, easy-to-follow tutorials and beginner- friendly projects, it doesn’t have to be! Jovy walks you through all the foundational knowledge you need to succeed as a water colorist, from choosing the right materials to understanding color harmony and mastering basic brushstrokes. Easy-to-follow projects provide an effortless way to practice your skills and reinforce essential techniques. Hone your brushmarking with projects like Melody of Roses and Bouquet of Sunshine, and gain confidence in wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques with beautiful paintings like Atmospheric Landscape and Sunny Day. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll continue to polish your newfound skills while learning other techniques that refine and add depth to your paintings. Learn the value of white space with Backlit Forest, add texture and special effects with Sun Glitter and become a pro at layering and glazing with Dreamy Phuket. Packed to the brim with helpful tips and tricks, this collection of stunning projects is the only resource you’ll need to unleash your creativity, find your artistic style and begin your watercolor painting journey.

Author : John Singer Sargent,Erica E. Hirshler,Teresa A. Carbone,Annette Manick,Antoinette Owen,Karen A. Sherry
Publisher : Mfa Publications
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Art
ISBN : 0878467912

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John Singer Sargent Watercolors by John Singer Sargent,Erica E. Hirshler,Teresa A. Carbone,Annette Manick,Antoinette Owen,Karen A. Sherry Pdf

John Singer Sargents approach to watercolour was unconventional. Disregarding late-nineteenth-century aesthetic standards that called for carefully delineated and composed landscapes filled with transparent washes, his confidently bold, dense strokes and loosely defined forms startled critics and fellow practitioners alike. One reviewer in England, where Sargent spent much of his adult life, called his work swagger watercolours. For Sargent, however, the watercolours were not so much about swagger as about a new way of thinking. In watercolour as opposed to oils his vision became more personal and his works more interconnected. Presenting nearly 100 works of art, this book is the first major publication of Sargents watercolours in twenty years. Each chapter highlights a different subject or theme that attracted the artists attention during his travels through Europe and the Middle East: sunlight on stone, figures reclining on grass, patterns of light and shadow. Insightful essays by the worlds leading experts enhance this book and introduce readers to the full sweep of Sargents accomplishments in the medium, in works that delight the eye as well as challenge our understanding of this prodigiously gifted artist.

Author : James Sulkowski
Publisher : Walter Foster
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781600583360

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Mastering Oil Painting by James Sulkowski Pdf

With its combination of valuable tips, techniques, and engaging step-by-step painting lessons, Mastering Oil Painting is an ideal resource for aspiring artists who desire to work in oil.

Author : Michael Reardon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-29
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440340864

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Watercolor Techniques by Michael Reardon Pdf

"No other medium is as magical and enjoyable as watercolor." So says artist and author Michael Reardon. In Watercolor Techniques: Painting Light and Color in Landscapes and Cityscapes, Reardon covers it all, from answers to beginners' most vexing problems (What is the proper ratio of pigment and water? How do I lay down an even wash? Why do my paintings look so washed out?) to understanding the trifecta of perspective, value, and color. He shows how to paint whites that sparkle and shadows that glow and how to conjure the atmosphere of a particular place and time. Painters of all skill levels will see--and feel--the difference in their work. • Packed with expert advice for infusing scenes with light and color • Includes special tips and techniques for painting architectural subjects • Illustrated with inspiring paintings of scenes from around the world • 8 start-to-finish demonstrations show key concepts in action "Light, as it glances off a facade, glimmers off the water or gleams off polished marble, is always inspiring. Color, with its infinite array of hues, is always irresistible. Searching for ways to make them harmonize and tell a story can last a lifetime."

Author : David Webb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 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 : Gina Rath
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-03-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 1581806337

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The Watercolorist's Answer Book by Gina Rath Pdf

Your All-Inclusive Solution Guide Not sure which technique you need to improve your watercolor? Choose them all! The Watercolorist's Answer Book combines the wisdom, expertise and beautiful work of eight accomplished artists in one comprehensive volume. You'll find information on using and caring for materials, advice on basic and advanced techniques and useful tips for improving your paintings. The Answer Book includes: Techniques on brushwork, paper preparation, masking, measuring and drawing A complete explanation of the watercolor wash and all its variations The secrets to color, and how to use triads, analogous colors and colorful grays Sections on light and value, contrast, value scales, reflected light and shadows Simple solutions to composition, design, the golden mean and creating dynamic paintings Practical considerations like framing, cropping, marketing and selling your artwork Twenty step-by-step demonstrations reinforce the valuable tips that fill every page. And each of the 425 tips are categorized and numbered for easy reference, so you spend less time searching for answers and more time painting! The master watercolorists who share their secrets in this book are: Betty Carr Joe Garcia Penny Soto Pat Weaver Donald Clegg Linda Stevens Moyer Jan Fabian Wallake Mary and Mary Willenbrink