Vibrant Watercolours
Author: Shirley Trevena
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 0007225237
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSuperebly illustrated book in watercolor painting.
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Vibrant Watercolours
Author: Lale
Publisher: Search Press Limited
Published: 2017
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 1781265720
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPainting Vibrant Watercolors
Author: Soon Y. Warren
Publisher: North Light Books
Published: 2011-10-21
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781440314728
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPaint Watercolors that Shine! Make the most of watercolor's fresh, vibrant nature through light, color and contrast. In the first few chapters, artist Soon Y. Warren helps you lay the groundwork—everything from choosing and lighting subjects to color theory and perspective. Then, follow along with a thrilling series of step-by-step demonstrations to put your ideas into action for paintings that shine! Learn how color, value, contrast and composition affect the impact of your paintings Discover the plans and techniques you'll need for successful, realistic watercolors Follow 16 demonstrations to create brilliant paintings Paint a variety of subjects, including still life, landscapes, water scenes, flowers, architecture and animals This book is the perfect balance of classic theory and hands-on technique. Engaging and easy-to-follow instruction gives you a solid foundation so you can take your work to the next level as you create dynamic paintings.
You Can Paint Vibrant Watercolors
Author: Dan Burt
Publisher: Northlight
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780891349037
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFollow along with 11 complete painting demonstrations to learn effective techniques for keeping your colors bright and beautiful!--Jacket.
Flower Painting
Author: Paul Riley
Publisher: David Porteous Editions*
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781870586108
DOWNLOAD EBOOKClear, step-by-step instructions give guidance on every aspect of flower painting from choice of materials to special techniques which will enable yo to portray the essence of your subject matter and all it glorious colour--Cover.
Painting Watercolours on Canvas
Author: Liz Chaderton
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2019-06-24
Total Pages: 231
ISBN-13: 1785005901
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPainting on canvas poses many exciting opportunities for the artist. Along with the immediacy, vibrancy and unpredictability of watercolours, it is a liberating and creative process. This practical book explains how to start painting with watercolours on canvas and goes on to encourage new style and experimentation. It gives step-by-step demonstrations on different techniques to achieve loose, dynamic images. It is a beautiful and passionate account of how to work on a non-traditional surface to achieve striking and innovative paintings. It covers; advice on selecting and preparing canvases to accept watercolour; ways to adapt your materials and working process to canvases; step-by-step demonstrations on different techniques to achieve loose, dynamic images; Ideas for experimentation, both in style and subject, and stunning, finished images to inspire; A beautiful book that shows how to paint with watercolour on canvas to achieve bold, stunning results. Of great interest to all artists and craftsmen, it is superbly illustrated with 149 colour photographs. Liz Chaderton is a professional watercolour artist and specializes in painting animals.
Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour
Author: Billy Showell
Publisher: Search Press Limited
Published: 2016-03-18
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 1781265186
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBilly Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.
Colorways: Watercolor Flowers
Author: Bley Hack
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Published: 2018-12-04
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 1633226131
DOWNLOAD EBOOKColorways: Watercolor Flowers teaches artists of all skill levels how to paint harmonious, vibrant, and colorful renditions of flora. Calling all aspiring artists! Grab your paints because it's time to explore key watercolor techniques, including washes, gradations, painting wet-into-wet, glazing, and understanding the color wheel to create harmony in your art. With Colorways: Watercolor Flowers, you will create vibrant and colorful floral paintings while mastering how to use color for maximum effect. You'll also learn where to find artistic inspiration, how to become a “visual collector,” and how to add fauna to your floral paintings. While step-by-step instructions are included for some flower varieties, most projects offer inspiration and tips that allow for personalization using mixed-media techniques, as opposed to a specific template to follow. You can learn to stamp, use tissue paper, create monograms, and collage using the gorgeous artwork and instructions in this book. Colorways is a new series from Walter Foster that teaches artists of all skill levels how to create innovative, inspired artwork full of color and imagination. Focusing on creating expressive pieces over realistic scenes, Colorways shows artists how to break the "rules" of color and let their imaginations and artwork soar to new heights. For more fun books in the Colorways series, also check out Acrylic Animals and Watercolor Animals.
Anna Mason's Watercolour World
Author: Anna Mason
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2018-04-24
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1782213473
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn to paint with Anna Mason, using this inspiring, practical watercolor guide to botanical art Anna's vibrant, detailed and uplifting watercolors 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.
Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly
Author: Hazel Soan
Publisher: Batsford Books
Published: 2022-02-17
Total Pages: 431
ISBN-13: 1849947813
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan delivers a concise and approachable guide to portrait painting, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations. Whether you are using watercolour, oils or acrylic, Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly explains the key elements of catching a likeness in portrait painting in a mixture of mediums. The book is filled with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises that can be digested in a short period of time, and written in an accessible way for all artists to learn about portraiture. The key elements of portraiture covered in this concise book include: Finding the likeness Creating form – the light and shade The facial features Painting the hair Skin tone and colouring The body, clothing and background Illustrated with Hazel's magnificent, colourful paintings, and with practical advice and demonstrations throughout, this book is the perfect tool to help beginners master portrait painting – quickly.
