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Watercolour Enigma

Author : Stephen Coates

Publisher : Search Press Limited

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 41,13 MB

Release : 2018-02-12

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1781266352

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The Watercolour Enigma is based on a practical course by artist Stephen Coates, and is designed to take the student through a process of learning rarely seen in other practical art books. By examining the basic science of watercolour including the properties of water and colour pigment, and through a series of practical, straightforward, step-by-step painting exercises, budding painters will leave Stephen's book not only with a mine of watercolour knowledge but with a selection of stunning paintings they can proudly say are their own.



The Watercolour Enigma

Author : Stephen Coates

Publisher :

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 15,15 MB

Release : 2014-05-30

Category :

ISBN : 9781906722340

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The Watercolour Enigma

Author : Stephen Coates

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 21,88 MB

Release : 2018-04-03

Category : Art

ISBN : 1782215611

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A progressive, informative art course for beginner watercolorists, revealing the secrets and science behind watercolor. Many watercolor artists are disappointed with the results of their endeavors, because their attempts at painting do not always turn out as intended. However, the majority of mistakes are caused by the misuse of paint rather than artistic inability. Understanding the medium and how to use it will turn failure into success, and discovering the truth about how to use watercolors is exciting, liberating and enormously rewarding. The Watercolour Enigma is based on a practical course by artist Stephen Coates, and is designed to take the student through a process of learning rarely seen in other practical art books. By examining the basic science of watercolour - the properties of water and color pigment, and through a series of practical, straightforward, step-by-step painting exercises, budding painters will leave Stephen's book not only with a mine of watercolor knowledge, but also will step away with a selection of stunning paintings they will be proud to have painted. Fulfil your dream and learn to paint like a true, watercolour expert.



The Easy Guide to Painting Skies in Watercolour

Author : Stephen Coates

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 30,37 MB

Release : 2022-03-01

Category : Art

ISBN : 1782219447

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The ultimate, accessible, no-nonsense guide to painting watercolor skies There are some areas of watercolor painting that beginners often have trouble with, and one of these is skies. In Stephen’s characteristic style, he approaches the subject in a no-fuss, technique-led way that aims to demystify sky painting so that you, the novice watercolorist will be able to approach it with confidence. Beginning with advice on key tools and materials, how to prepare your palette and achieve the right consistency of paint, Stephen takes you through seven common skies, ordered by difficulty: from simple plain blue skies and white cloudy skies to sunsets and storms. Every sky includes invaluable guidance on how to plan your sky, dozens of handy tips and clear step-by-step instructions and numerous examples. This is an essential book for watercolur artists starting out, as well as the more experienced looking to hone their landscape painting skills.



Enigma

Author : Liam A. Flin

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 109 pages

File Size : 50,79 MB

Release : 2018-04-13

Category : Poetry

ISBN : 1546291385

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Book Description

Life is wonderfully enigmatic. Love, death, heartache, jubilation, successthese are just some of the most mysterious aspects of it. My belief is that poetry is our best method of exploring these phenomena, and poetry should not be limited to any one feeling in particular. This is the poetry book for all emotions. This is the poetry book for the despairing, for the creative, and for the contented. This is the poetry book for all of lifes enigmas.



Wet-on-wet Watercolour Painting

Author : Ewa Karpińska

Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 15,23 MB

Release : 2009-03

Category : Watercolor painting

ISBN : 9781847734105

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Watercolor is the medium of choice for visual artists today, and this practical guide is a must-have for beginners and experienced painters alike. Everything watercolorists need to bring their vision alive on paper is here: how to follow the inner rhythm of the water, when to stop and reflect and when to take instant action, and how to choose the appropriate surface, color, and brushstroke. All wet-on-wet techniques are explored and a series of vibrant sample pieces break down the painting process to educate and inspire.



The Bumper Book of Nature

Author : Stephen Moss

Publisher : Crown

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 46,62 MB

Release : 2010-06-15

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0307590011

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When was the last time you climbed a tree? Picked blackberries? Held a snail race? Made maple syrup candy, an old-fashioned quill pen from a bird feather you found, or a plaster cast of an animal track? If the ­answer is "can't remember" or quite possibly ­"never," The Bumper Book of Nature will inspire you to get outdoors and enjoy the very best kind of free entertainment for you and your family. Who wouldn't love to discover a colorful butterfly ­hibernating in a woodshed for the winter or look at a ­snowflake under a magnifying lens? In warmer weather, why not explore rock pools by the seaside, pick wild ­meadow flowers (and then fry up elderflower fritters!), or go on a city safari? Whether you live in the heart of the city, the suburbs, or the deepest countryside, The Bumper Book of ­Nature will bring out the child in you with its treasure trove of offbeat, playful nature activities arranged by season. With lovely full-color illustrations as well as related trivia, quotes, and bits of poetry, it's a wonderful keepsake as well as a one-of-a-kind field guide.



Chookies!

Author : Lexie Watt

Publisher :

Page : 30 pages

File Size : 37,74 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Animal rescue

ISBN : 9780980575019

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Book Description

Chookies is based on a true story. Follow the adventures of Oswald and Esmeralda, two Chinese Silkies, as they discover life beyond the fence. After escaping their hen house and the dogs, the chookies discover all the wonderful things to see and do in the world.



Foraging with Kids

Author : Adele Nozedar

Publisher : Watkins Media Limited

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 45,83 MB

Release : 2018-09-18

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 184899365X

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A fun, informative guide to safely foraging with kids—featuring beautiful illustrations, plant facts and profiles, and 50 family projects for making the most of your wild edibles In today’s world of increasingly sedentary lifestyles and a growing detachment from the food that we eat, it has never been more important to encourage children to put down their screens, get outside, and engage with the natural world around them. Foraging with Kids is a fun, practical book for parents and their children that encourages families to interact with their environment and gain a practical understanding of the natural world through exploration and play. Featuring projects based around 50 easy-to-identify plants common in parks, forests, and hedgerows worldwide, Foraging with Kids makes the challenge of discovering functional flora just as achievable to those who live in the city as in the countryside. Once they have foraged their plants, children will be amazed by the diverse practical uses of their discoveries—from making soap from conkers or setting a delicious egg-free custard with plantain, to stopping minor cuts from bleeding with hedge woundwort. Children will take great pride in seeing their gatherings forming part of the family meal, and parents will be amazed at how even the most vegetable-averse child will develop an enthusiastic appetite for a meal that they have contributed to. Featuring beautiful hand drawings, essential information on plant facts and identification, and a diverse range of engaging family projects, this is the perfect book for anyone who wants their children to get outside, connect with nature, and have a lot of fun in the process.



The Art Puzzle Book

Author : Susie Hodge

Publisher : White Lion Publishing

Page : 195 pages

File Size : 16,65 MB

Release : 2019-11-26

Category : Art

ISBN : 0711248168

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THINK YOU KNOW BOSCH FROM BOTTICELLI? MONDRIAN FROM MIRO? THINK AGAIN... The Art Puzzle Book turns art history on its head by testing your brainpower and perception on some the world's most iconic paintings. Journey from ancient Egypt to 1980s New York solving riddles, discovering hidden secrets and challenging your general knowledge. Esteemed art historian Susie Hodge and leading brain trainer Dr Gareth Moore introduce you to 36 iconic pieces of art – including Botticelli's Primavera, Van Gogh's The Starry Night and Picasso's Guernica. For each painting, they reveal fascinating facts about the work and artist (and give clues on what to look for), before challenging you to decipher the art for yourself through carefully crafted questions. Look at art in new ways as you: Decode the hieroglyphs from the Book of the Dead Find new symbols in The Arnolfini Portrait Solve riddles based on The Garden of Earthly Delights Navigate M.C. Escher's gravity-defying staircases Reassemble the Mondrian With over 300 questions, The Art Puzzle Book is designed to entertain and perplex, whether you're an art novice or an art connoisseur. Features artworks by: Altichiero, the Limbourg Brothers, Gentile da Fabriano, Jan van Eyck, Botticelli, Hieronymus Bosch, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Bruegel the Elder, Paolo Veronese, Basawan and Chetar Munti, Caravaggio, Hendrick Avercamp, Artemisia Gentileschi, Diego Velazquez, Johannes Vermeer, Francisco de Goya, Hiroshige, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Vincent van Gogh, Suzanne Valadon, Sonia Delaunay, Joan Miro, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, M.C. Escher, Robert Rauschenberg, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring.