Watercolor Without Boundaries


Book Description

Organized like a cookbook, Watercolor without Boundaries allows you to jump in, and try any idea presented. The step-by-step demos are cross-referenced to direct you right to the techniques. You'll follow basic 'recipes' but can add or substitute ingredients to create your own interpretations. Demos include foliage as a way to frame your subject; starting with a range of values; layering color; combining traditional with non-traditional techniques; creating paths of light on wet and dry papers; and much more.




Searching for the Artist Within


Book Description

Artists will discover anew their will to create.




Watercolor Fun and Free


Book Description

Presents a variety of approaches to watercolor, both traditional and non-objective, each demonstration offering a unique way to express your subject matter. Full of ideas with which to experiment on your own personal journey through watercolor.




Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours


Book Description

Jean Haines' enthusiasm for watercolours burst through every page of this inspirational book that will guide you, step by step, to creating beautiful and unique paintings of your own, whatever your ability. Accomplished artist Jean Haines shares her passion for watercolours in this wonderfully practical book. Known for her exciting techniques and love of colour, Jean takes you on an inspirational painting journey on which you'll encounter, amongst other things, magical watercolour flow, glorious washes, sunbursts, and a magnificent 'hotting it up' finale. With her simple exercises, clear advice and easy-to-follow projects, Jean pushes the boundaries and will alter the way you think about watercolours and painting for ever. With a selection of popular subjects, including animals, landscapes, buildings, flowers and people, there is something for everyone here, whatever their artistic ability.




Vibrant Watercolours


Book Description

Superebly illustrated book in watercolor painting.




Interaction of Color


Book Description

An experimental approach to the study and teaching of color is comprised of exercises in seeing color action and feeling color relatedness before arriving at color theory.




Charles Reid's Watercolour Secrets


Book Description

The painter Charles Reid gives insight to his work through critique of his sketchbook. Including what works, what doesn't and why, his own illustrations are annotated and demonstrations included.




Watercolor The Spirit Of Spontaneity


Book Description

middot; Watercolor is still one of the most popular mediums for artists looking to express their creativity and try something new middot; From Karlyn Homan, author of Watercolor Fun and Free and Searching for the Artist Within middot; 34 demonstrations take the artist to




Henry Yan's Figure Drawing


Book Description

The author has many years of experience in teaching drawing and painting at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. This book is focused on various techniques and styles in drawing human figures and portraits. The book has 192 pages, each page includes one or more figure/head drawings done from live models. There are about 20 step-by-step demonstrations from detailed and traditional approaches to fast and painterly styles. It's a book that will benefit both beginners and advanced learners.




Picasso's Drawings, 1890-1921


Book Description

A fresh perspective on the importance of Picasso's drawing practice and how he used his materials and graphic techniques to reinterpret past traditions and invigorate his art