Watercolor In Nature

Author : Rosalie Haizlett
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 1645674142

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Watercolor in Nature by Rosalie Haizlett Pdf

Nature illustrator Rosalie Haizlett has hiked through countless forests with her sketchbook and watercolors, documenting the plants, animals, and landscapes that she encounters. She has also taught tens of thousands of students to paint and appreciate nature’s beauty through her popular online classes and in-person workshops. In this book, Rosalie provides step-by-step instruction on how to paint 20 realistic insects, fungi, birds, botanicals, and mammals in her vibrant wet- on-dry watercolor style. Pick up the skills you need to become a better observer in the outdoors, take your own reference photos, and paint a wide variety of subjects so that you can continue to draw inspiration from nature long after you finish the projects in this book. You’ll also learn some fun nature facts along the way! Whether you’re a total beginner or ready to take your skills to the next level, Rosalie is here to walk you through every step of the process.

Author : Peggy Dean
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780399582158

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Peggy Dean's Guide to Nature Drawing and Watercolor by Peggy Dean Pdf

This fun and easy-to-use nature drawing and watercolor guide is perfect for anyone inspired by nature to draw, doodle, ink, and paint colorful flora and fauna. Artist, author, and popular art instructor Peggy Dean presents this nature drawing guide that teaches you how to master drawing and watercolor techniques from sketching and shading to washes and blending. With Peggy's easy and energetic lessons, absolutely anyone--regardless of ability--can learn to draw the natural world. Beginning with delicate cherry blossoms, wildflowers, and lacy ferns, lessons build to composing stunning bouquets of flowers and majestic landscapes. You'll also discover how to draw animals such as colorful fish and birds in flight, as well as mammals like stoic camels and the mighty polar bear. Through the lessons on technique combined with clear, detailed instructions, you'll gain the expertise and confidence that will allow you to quickly build your skills, discover your own personal style, and achieve beautiful botanical and animal illustrations.

Author : Philip Jamison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Landscape painting
ISBN : PSU:000028207184

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Capturing Nature in Watercolor by Philip Jamison Pdf

Featured in this imaginative instructional are quick and easy ways to customize all kinds of glass and ceramic pieces with dashes of color to suit the style and palette of any room. The thirty-plus projects include vibrantly colored bowls, gold-studded champagne glasses, pretty polka-dot teacups, and a spiral-design vase. Sponging, stamping, stenciling, and other simple techniques are explained in step-by-step detail so that even inexperienced painters and crafters can achieve attractive results. More than a dozen templates and a source directory complete this practical, idea-packed book.

Author : Kristine Lombardi
Publisher : Walter Foster
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : ART
ISBN : 9781633228863

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Nature Painting in Watercolor by Kristine Lombardi Pdf

Learn to paint and create your favourite florals, plants, animals, and more with Nature Painting in Watercolor, the complete guide to painting nature in watercolour.

Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781452167671

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She Explores by Gale Straub Pdf

For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

Author : Clare Therese Gray
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781645673712

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Painting Nature with Clare by Clare Therese Gray Pdf

Make nature inspired masterpieces with this friendly all-in-one guide to gouache. From ferns and flowers to seascapes and songbirds, create charming paintings alongside popular designer and illustrator Clare Therese Gray. This book is packed with stunning illustrations accompanied by detailed instructions so that readers can enjoy each step of the way in creating their own painted masterpieces. You will learn to capture the world around you with Clare’s signature, whimsical style, ideal for gifts, invitations, greeting cards and more. Paint woodland mushrooms, beautiful botanicals or calming pastel landscapes; each project is broken into simple steps so you can enjoy the process and let go of perfection. Similar to watercolor yet easier to control, gouache is a fun and approachable medium for artists of any skill level. You’ll find 25 unique tutorials for creating enchanting relaxing artwork. Pieces are organized from beginner—like a jam jar of wildflowers—to advanced—like a twilight owl scene—so you can grow in confidence and expertise as you paint through each chapter. The book includes a thorough introductory section covering everything you need to get started: choosing and mixing colors, handling paint, selecting brushes and mastering basic techniques. Let your creativity soar from riverbed to treetop and beyond with this gorgeous guide to gouache.

Author : Cathy Johnson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440328930

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Painting Nature in Watercolor with Cathy Johnson by Cathy Johnson Pdf

Breathe fresh air into your watercolors! Capture the wonders of nature! From crashing waves to sculptured deserts, from grand sunsets to humble wildflowers, from backyard discoveries to exotic getaways, the natural world offers inspiration enough for a lifetime! In this book, one of today's premier nature artists shows you how to make the most of it. Within an inviting, sketchbook-style format, you'll learn how to capture nature's treasures using watercolor pencils and paint. Inside you'll find: • A chapter-by-chapter exploration of five diverse landscape themes: forests, water, meadows, mountains and deserts. • 37 step-by-step demonstrations from two of Johnson's most beloved books, Creating Nature in Watercolor and Watercolor Pencil Magic. • Johnson's favorite tips for capturing a variety of textures and subjects, including plants, trees, water, wildlife, rock formations, seasonal variations and more. • A wealth of expert advice on gathering reference materials, assembling your own field kit, painting people in nature, and much more. Embark on a creative adventure as you experiment with new techniques, discover fresh subjects, and hone your powers of observation. Your resulting paintings and sketches will transport you to cherished moments and places worth remembering.

Author : Rachel Rubin Wolf
Publisher : Northlight
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature (Aesthetics)
ISBN : 0891348522

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Basic Nature Painting Techniques in Watercolor by Rachel Rubin Wolf Pdf

Twenty popular artists/teachers--among them, Zoltan Szabo, Skip Lawreence and Tom Hill--teach essential techniques for painting grass, earth, trees, wildflowers and other elements of nature's beauty. This unparalleled guide will help even the beginning artist paint successful outdoor scenes.

Author : Claudia Nice
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1648372309

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Painting Nature in Pen & Ink with Watercolor by Claudia Nice Pdf

Featuring step-by-step instructions, this guide teaches artists how to create stunning nature illustrations. After mastering the realistic rendition of individual elements, you'll learn how to combine them into panoramic paintings.

Author : Jovy Merryl
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 45,5 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 : Erika Just
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : 0823018539

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Flowers by Erika Just Pdf

A guide to capturing the beauty of flowers in paint introduces techniques for watercolor and uses excellent examples of the form to demonstrate the final product. Original.

Author : Nawratil
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781781265376

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Abstract Nature by Nawratil Pdf

Author : Anna Mason
Publisher : SearchPress+ORM
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781781263938

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Anna Mason's Watercolour World by Anna Mason Pdf

Learn to find inspiration, plan your approach, and create stunning watercolour paintings inspired by the natural world. Anna’s vibrant, detailed and uplifting watercolours have earned her worldwide recognition. In this, her second book, she goes beyond flowers to explore her inspirations from across the natural world, including fruit, birds and animals. The book gives you a very personal insight into Anna’s way of working; with clarity and warmth she will help you find inspiration, choose scale and composition, see things correctly and work with discipline and flow until you produce fabulous work of your own. Packed with advice and inspiring finished pieces, this gorgeous book guides the reader through Anna’s method of working with a variety of beautiful step-by-step projects and exercises. It is suitable for beginners or for more experienced artists looking to refine their style or try some new techniques. “This book is glorious in every sense, from the beautiful cover to the absolutely stunning paintings throughout the book, this is something to bring joy on the dullest of days. . . . This beautiful book is packed full of helpful advice, how to garden, how to photograph, and how to paint from those photographs, how to understand colour, form and texture.” —My Creative Notebook “This engaging guide to painting a wide variety of natural subjects is packed with information and inspiration. . . . This is an intriguing, enthralling and thoroughly enjoyable book.” —The SAA Catalogue

Author : Joanna Goss
Publisher : Ilex Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 1781575045

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The Watercolour Ideas Book by Joanna Goss Pdf

Many artists first learn to paint in watercolour. But this flexible, dynamic medium has an immediacy that is perfect for experimentation. Discover textures, applications, techniques, combinations of materials, and new ways of tackling the medium you love. Rub it, dab it, scratch it, scrunch it. Cut it, glue it, sew it and seal it. And above all, learn from what other people do! This little book is full of big ideas from contemporary artists to inspire you to think differently. With a new idea on every spread of the book, you will discover fresh ways of working with watercolour to create work that is original and exciting.

Author : Sandrine Maugy
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0719831490

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Colours of Nature by Sandrine Maugy Pdf

Colors of Nature is the perfect companion for anyone who is puzzled by the seemingly unpredictable behavior of the paints on their palette, as well as those who would like their watercolor paintings to look fresher and livelier. In this new paperback edition, the author has tested more than 150 artists' watercolor paints from six manufacturers, and the results of this exhaustive testing are included here, along with recommendations for the best colors in the palette sections at the end of each chapter. This beautifully illustrated book guides the reader through a world of colors and exquisite flowers and fruit, explaining simple concepts and more advanced color-mixing theory while exploring the serendipity and beauty of wet-in-wet watercolor painting.