Watercolor Problems and Solutions
Watercolor Problems and Solutions

Author: Trudy Friend

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2002-11-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780715314579

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This invaluable handbook for all watercolourists takes a practical problem-and-solution approach to painting a range of popular subjects, showing common mistakes and how to rectify them. Mastering fundamental drawing and watercolour techniques forms the basis of successful watercolour painting - the author starts by leading readers through a series of examples and exercises that will introduce them to tonal drawing, colour mixing, applying washes, and much more. Readers will then be ready to move on to the eight themed sections designed to help them in their specific areas of interest. Each theme starts by demonstrating the basic brushstrokes required for that subject. Trudy then sets out a series of problem-and-solution pages that are packed with useful tips on how to paint those subjects and avoid common pitfalls. The information throughout is presented clearly with plenty of useful annotations in a handy portable size so readers can take it wherever their painting takes them.

Watercolor Basics
Watercolor Basics

Author: Charles Reid

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0593327845

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Problem Solved! Expert fixes for not-quite-right watercolors. As one of today's most sought-after workshop instructors, Charles Reid knows the most common stumbling blocks faced by artists and the best ways to overcome them. With expert advice on everything from drawing and design to fine-tuning figure and landscape paintings, Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions will help you identify shortcomings in your paintings, fix recurring problems, and become a better watercolorist—no matter what your skill level. Inside, you'll find masterful insights from one of North Light's best-selling authors: • Advice for successful color mixing, tips to avoid overworking and other straightforward information you can take straight to your easel • 10 step-by-step demonstrations make the lessons easy to understand and implement • Student work with critiques that call out strengths, weaknesses and tips on how the paintings can be improved Whether your portraits feel contrived, your landscapes lack depth, or your colors look unnatural, this book holds the secrets to stronger, looser and livelier paintings.

Drawing Problems and Solutions
Drawing Problems and Solutions

Author: Trudy Friend

Publisher: David & Charles Publishers

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780715314951

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The author shows typical mistakes made in drawings and paintings and then demonstrates how the best drawing techniques can be combined to produce a complete picture. Features annotations and problem-and-solution pages.

Drawing & Painting Flowers with Coloured Pencils
Drawing & Painting Flowers with Coloured Pencils

Author: Trudy Friend

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2014-03-27

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13: 1781266824

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Trudy Friend's watercolour pencil work is breathtaking, and she invites you to share her love of drawing and painting flowers in this book. Covering flowers in all their glory, you will learn how to draw luminous, convincing flowers in a variety of settings, from garden chrysanthemums to sunflower-thronged landscapes. Watercolour pencils are a creative and rewarding art medium, with many exciting ranges, each with their own distinct techniques and effects. Trudy shows you exactly what you can achieve with each type, and how to combine them in vibrant multi-media pencil paintings.

Mastering Watercolors
Mastering Watercolors

Author: Joe Cartwright

Publisher: Ashton Publishing Group

Published:

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13:

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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!

Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Painting

Author: Tom Hoffmann

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2012-12-11

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0823006743

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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.

One Watercolor a Day
One Watercolor a Day

Author: Veronica Lawlor

Publisher:

Published: 2013-12

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1592538576

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Offers forty-six daily watercolor exercises intended to stimulate imagination and help readers improve their skills.

Watercolor
Watercolor

Author: Elizabeth Horowitz

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780823033003

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This easy-to-follow primer helps beginning watercolorists develop basic painting skills, as well as their own personal styles. 200 full-color illustrations.