Basic People Painting Techniques in Watercolor
Basic People Painting Techniques in Watercolor

Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf

Publisher: Northlight

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 9780891347316

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Learn, from 11 outstanding artists, how to take advantage of watercolor's special properties to create realistic paintings of men, women and children of all ages. Assembled from some of the best teaching available, this book contains everything you need to get off to a smooth start - from basic information about materials, color and design to demonstrations that illustrate the figure-painting process from head to toe. You'll learn the techniques of: Barbara George Cain, Roberta Carter Clark, J. Everett Draper, Cathy Johnson, Carole Katchen, Jan Kunz, Tony van Hasselt, Bill Vrscak, Judi Wagner, Arne Westerman and Stephen Scott Young.

Painting People in Watercolor
Painting People in Watercolor

Author: Alex Powers

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Published: 2022-07-05

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13:

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A fresh approach to portrait and figure painting in watercolor! In Painting People in Watercolor, Alex Powers provides a comprehensive guide on working with watercolor, mastering the principals of design, and understanding the fundamentals of portrait painting. Powers takes the inquiring artist beyond photorealistic painting and acquaints painters with the human form from a design perspective. Shifting the focus from subject matter to composition and aesthetics, Powers demonstrates how you can enjoy watercolor painting by expressively capturing character in faces and figures. An abundance of Powers's paintings illustrate the theories and techniques covered. The culmination of 23 years of Powers's painting experience, Painting People in Watercolor provides clarity and insight on successful watercolor painting techniques for novice to advanced students and doubles as a guide for teachers. 175 color plates; 100 black & white illustrations.

Basic Flower Painting Techniques in Watercolor
Basic Flower Painting Techniques in Watercolor

Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 1996-09-15

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9780891347309

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You need only look at a field of sunlit daisies or the elegance of a single rosebud to know why flowers have always been a favorite subject of artists. This book will show you how 24 water color painters capture their subjects' brilliant colors, subtle shadings, graceful shapes and delicate textures. Assembled from some of the best teaching available, this comprehensive, step-by-step instruction will help you create your own, breathtaking watercolor gardens.

15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces
15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces

Author: Anna Koliadych

Publisher: Page Street Publishing

Published: 2019-12-03

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 1624148816

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More than 50,000 copies sold! Create Breathtaking Watercolor Paintings in No Time With this collection of easy, step-by-step instructions, unlocking your creativity with watercolor has never been easier. Follow along as Anna Koliadych, founder of DearAnnArt, guides you through painting your own watercolor masterpieces in just 15 minutes. These 50 projects have something for everyone, from underwater landscapes to galaxies, from fashion sketches to tasty sweets. Learn to paint a meadow of poppies, a cosmic tea cup, a set of high heels or a tabby cat all in one quick evening. Whether you’re new to watercolor or have been practicing for years, these colorful designs are perfect for a relaxing afternoon alone or as an activity for the whole family. In each lesson, Anna highlights efficient techniques, like sketching your design with simple shapes, or adding small, beautiful details, so you can create the most charming artwork in the shortest amount of time—even if you’ve never painted before!

Basic Techniques for Painting Textures in Watercolor
Basic Techniques for Painting Textures in Watercolor

Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf

Publisher: Northlight

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780891348535

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You need only look at a field of sunlit daisies or the elegance of a single rosebud to know "why" flowers have always been a favorite subject of artists. This book will show you "how" 24 water color painters capture their subjects' brilliant colors, subtle shadings, graceful shapes and delicate textures. Assembled from some of the best teaching available, this comprehensive, step-by-step instruction will help you create your own, breathtaking watercolor gardens.

Basic Nature Painting Techniques in Watercolor
Basic Nature Painting Techniques in Watercolor

Author: Rachel Rubin Wolf

Publisher: Northlight

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780891348528

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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.

Basic Watercolor Techniques
Basic Watercolor Techniques

Author: Greg Albert

Publisher: Northlight

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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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.

Watercolor Painting Techniques
Watercolor Painting Techniques

Author: David Lewis

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780823056699

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Learn how to master watercolor working techniques to create your own successful paintings.

Everyday Watercolor
Everyday Watercolor

Author: Jenna Rainey

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0399579737

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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.

Putting People in Your Paintings
Putting People in Your Paintings

Author: Laurel Hart

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2007-01-31

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781581807806

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Capture the essence of people in your paintings Add a personal touch to you watercolors with 11 step-by-step demonstrations that cover people in a variety of scenes and situations. Award-winning artist, Laurel Hart, gives you the techniques you need to capture the living, breathing essence of people. Inside you'll find: Tips for seeing the basic shapes of your subject using lighting and shading techniques Easy methods for successful design and composition Techniques for translating photographs into compelling, beautiful paintings Complete instruction for placing people in settings including cityscapes, landscapes and interiors Laurel guides you through the process with practical tips, chapter summaries and motivational "Hart-felt insights" that will inspire you to see the beauty of your subject and transfer your emotional response to watercolor. Putting People in Your Paintings gives you all the tools you need to make your paintings come alive!