Learn Watercolour Painting

Alwyn Crawshaw's Watercolour Painting Course

Synopsis : This is an updated paperback edition of top TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw's guide to watercolour painting. Covering everything that the beginner needs to know in 32 comprehensive lessons, it has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. Starting with the basics, readers are encouraged to work through each lesson in turn, enabling them to gradually improve their technique and gain in confidence. Alwyn Crawshaw explains each process clearly and offers advice and encouragement at every stage. The book includes: / A series of practical lessons covering all the basic watercolour methods and techniques / Simple exercises and several step-by-step painting demonstrations, with clear and detailed instructions / Revealing examples of 'what went wrong', showing how to avoid common painting problems / A wide variety of subjects - trees, water, skies, flowers, buildings, people, boats and animals. (Source : Amazon UK)

Botanical Art Techniques: 19 Step-by-step Projects in Watercolour and Other Media - Painting and Drawing Flowers and Plants

Synopsis : This collection of 19 step-by-step projects will teach the artist simple and effective techniques for creating beautiful floral illustrations using a variety of media. Included are techniques for pencil, pen and ink, watercolour and watercolour with ink, which will enable the artist to create crisp, clean illustrations. These intermediate-level demonstrations will appeal to a wide range of artists, from fine artists who appreciate creating realistic botanical illustrations to decorative painters who wish to include flowers in their designs. (Source : Amazon UK)

Buildings in Watercolour (Step-by-step Leisure Arts)

Synopsis : Ray Campbell Smith shows how to capture the freshness and beauty of watercolours and a wonderful range of buildings in his own distinctive style. He explains all his techniques clearly, from the initial planning and composition of a picture, to choosing colours, applying washes and portraying the different effects of age and weathering. (Source : Amazon UK)

Chinese Watercolour Techniques: Painting Animals

Synopsis : Lian Quan Zhen's follow-up to his incredibly successful Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolours teaches the reader yet more simple and inspirational techniques. Discover innovative techniques with step-by-step demonstrations to combine traditional Chinese materials and modern watercolours. Lian's instructions are clear and simple, and his loose approach to painting ensures that no mistake is beyond correction. (Source : Amazon UK)

Complete Book of Drawing and Painting: Essential Skills and Techniques in Drawing, Watercolour, Oil and Pastel

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Drawing Towards Watercolour: Exercises and Techniques for Improving Your Paintings

Synopsis : Drawing is the first stage of a successful watercolour painting, yet it is also the most easily forgotten. Peter Woolley guides the beginner through simple exercises and extended demonstrations to learn effective pencil and watercolour techniques. Drawing Towards Watercolour is the pain-free way to improve your watercolour paintings. Packed with useful advice and simple demonstrations, the artist will soon learn effective techniques to paint achievable scenes. All popular areas of watercolour are covered - trees, mountains, water, skies, figures and buildings - each accompanied by sketching exercises, followed by watercolour exercises, leading to the development of a finished picture. (Source : Amazon UK)

Learn to Paint Country Flowers in Watercolour (Collins Learn to Paint Series)

Synopsis : Ann Blockley is well-known for her attractive paintings of flowers and here she explains all the basic techniques for painting this fascinating subject in watercolour. This informative and appealing book is part of the renowned Collins Learn to Paint series. Country flowers are an accessible, endlessly fascinating subject, and in this wonderful addition to the Collins Learn to Paint series Ann Blockley shows you how to capture them in wonderful watercolours. With this book you will learn the methods and techniques needed to paint realistic flowers -- how to create texture, mark making and shading. Ann Blockley then shows you how to paint a range of different individual flower forms and how to build up to more complex paintings of flowers in the countryside. There are many practical exercises and step-by-step demonstrations throughout and an inspirational chapter on colour and how to paint effective backgrounds to your flowers, making this the essential guide on this subject. (Source : Amazon UK)

Learn to Paint Skies in Watercolour (Collins Learn to Paint Series)

Synopsis : This best-selling title ... relaunched in September 04 with a fresh new cover design. Ron Ranson has a huge following among amateur painters and skies are a fundamental element of any landscape painting, essential in creating atmosphere. Learning how to paint impressive skies can enable artists to produce landscape paintings that are full of vitality and atmosphere. In Learn to Paint Skies in Watercolour experienced teacher Ron Ranson provides plenty of practical advice on how to achieve this. He gives guidelines on techniques, colour and aspects of composition, as well as tips on working on location and in the studio. Contents include: * guidelines on choosing materials and equipment * descriptions of basic cloud formations * simple sky exercises * advice on creating atmosphere * using a camera to provide good reference * stage-by-stage demonstration paintings. (Source : Amazon UK)

Painting Flowers in Watercolour: Step-by-Step Techniques for Fresh and Vibrant Floral Paintings

Synopsis : The book progresses from basic brush strokes and colour mixing, through studies of individual flowers, leaves, fruit and vegetables, to full-scale step-by-step projects that allow you to put your new-found skills into practice. Little by little, you will acquire the confidence and skills to tackle subjects of your own choosing and begin to develop your own painting style. (Source : Amazon UK)

Painting Flowers with Impact : In Watercolor

Synopsis : This highly inspirational yet practical guide to flower painting provides a unique opportunity to discover the approaches and techniques used by acclaimed artist Julie Collins in her strikingly beautiful, contemporary work. Julie guides the reader through the materials she uses as well as her colour mixing and compositional techniques, giving a unique insight into the workings behind her creative process. She then explores in detail the techniques she uses to put her ideas down on paper with such success - clear explantion is accompanied throughout by step demonstrations, exercises and a stunning collection of finished artworks. She then moves on to explore advanced techniques such as painting abstracts and white flowers, as well as a rare insight into vellum work and the incredible levels of detail this can produce. (Source : Amazon UK)

Painting Watercolour Landscapes with Confidence

Synopsis : For the great majority of amateur artists landscapes are the subject they want to paint, and watercolour is the medium they want to do this with - however combining the two successfully in their work can seem daunting. Here renowned landscape artist Brian Ryder shares with all aspiring and improving artists his ingenious approaches and techniques for painting watercolour landscapes, specifically designed for them to take away and apply immediately to their own work, with absolute confidence. Starting out with the basics, Brian introduces the materials and equipment he uses with such success in his own work. He then goes on to demonstrate his core drawing and watercolour techniques, providing readers with a thorough grounding that can be applied to all subject matter. A substantial section of step-by-step projects follows - all selected for the learning potential of the chosen subject matter and linked by technique and artistic consideration. The final section of the book houses a stunning gallery section, filled with a wide selection of images from Brian's portfolio to offer further inspiration to readers. Clear instruction combined with step-by-step exercises and finished paintings throughout guarantee this as a must for all aspiring and improving watercolour landscape painters. (Source : Amazon UK)

Terry Harrison's Watercolour Trees

Synopsis : Create beautiful trees quickly and easily with Terry Harrison's unique watercolour techniques. Using a range of brushes he demonstrates how simple it is to paint many of his favourite trees, including cypress, conifers, willow, horse chestnut, oak, birch and trees with blossom. An inspiring sequence of step-by-step demonstrations will build up skills and enable artists to create their own original paintings. A section on mixing colours is also included, as well as a chapter on the different types of brushes used in the projects. This book will encourage artists to try out the techniques demonstrated and create stunning paintings. (Source : Amazon UK)

The Watercolor Artist's Bible: The Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist

Synopsis : Watercolour is a wonderful medium, but it does sometimes seem to have a "mind of its own", refusing to do quite what is required. The keys to success are good planning, constant practice and a thorough understanding of your materials, so if you are new to painting, start by trying out some of the techniques and projects in this book as well as experimenting with different colour mixes and types of paper. (Source : Amazon UK)

The Watercolour Expert: Insights into Working Methods and Approaches

Synopsis : This book is a practical showcase of innovative ideas, working methods and tips from the highly skilled and experienced members of the Royal Watercolour Society from all over the world. The book begins with a brief history of watercolour, covering the work of illustrious past members of the Society such as Cotman, Palmer, Alma-Tadema, Sargent and Burne-Jones. Current members then discuss their own work, demonstrating and deconstructing some of the very best and most exciting paintings produced in this medium today. Each artist details a technique that they find particularly effective and reveals their working process, from concept and Initial composition to paints and equipment. Each explanation is accompanied by a sample of the artist's work, illustrating how their unique technique has been used to good effect. The book will appeal to beginners looking for ways to create effects successfully, and more experienced watercolourists looking for methods to save time when working and for new ways to use the tools available to them. (Source : Amazon UK)

The Watercolour Flower Painter's Handbook : Step-by-Step Demonstrations and Practical Advice

Synopsis : This book shows how to capture the beauty of flowers using the beautiful translucent qualities of watercolour, whether you are painting vibrant blooms or reproducing realistic studies. Different artists offer an intimate insight into how they approach their subjects, each bringing invaluable advice about their understanding of flower painting. Tips are included on finding a subject, the art of fast line, composition, light, shade, and how to achieve strong contrasts with dark tones and glowing colours. Here you will learn about brushwork, blending, wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet techniques, masking, glazing, adding highlights and much more. Learn about capturing the changing seasons and the characteristics of each species. Here is a book which will encourage you to explore your own style, to be adventurous and to and record the beauty of flowers in delicate and translucent watercolour. (Source : Amazon UK)

Watercolour for Absolute Beginners

Synopsis : Have you always wanted to try your hand at watercolour but didn't know where to start? If so, this is the book for you. In his 50 years of teaching, Bill Whitsett has helped thousands of people of all ages blossom into accomplished painters using the simple methods described here. With a series of bite-sized lessons, let Bill show you how easy it is to paint with watercolour - and how beautiful the results can be. Learn how to paint convincing trees using a few simple brushstrokes, how to depict a sultry summer sky using a variegated wash, how to show the gleam of light falling onto the skin of a grape, and the correct proportions for lifelike figures. Through more absorbing, longer projects, you will be able to create your first full watercolour paintings. Bill's foolproof area-by-area technique makes landscapes a breeze, and simple step-by-step instructions will help you to capture the delicate beauty of a summer rose. No-nonsense advice and clear diagrams lead you through the subjects of colour theory, composition and how to design a painting, and there is a useful guide to the equipment you'll need. By the time you have worked through all the lessons in the book you will have acquired confidence and enthusiasm - and will just want to keep on painting! (Source : Amazon UK)

Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner

Synopsis : If you ever wanted to learn to paint, but were too nervous to have a go, this is the book for you. Full of clear, simple advice and practical tips, Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner will teach even the least confident of beginners the skills and techniques needed to start painting. In this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide, 3 professional artists explain the basic watercolour techniques. In Part One, Alwyn Crawshaw, popular TV artist and author of over 20 art instruction books, demonstrates basic techniques including: * brushstrokes * colour mixing * making objects look 3D * depicting distance and foreground * painting simple buildings * painting fruit, vegetables, flowers, skies, trees, landscapes and coastlines In Part Two, lecturer and author Sharon Finmark explains how you can paint realistic figures, covering: * scale and proportion * mixing convincing skin colours * painting from photographs * painting single figures * painting people in groups * depicting movement and light Finally, Trevor Waugh, popular watercolourist and teacher, demonstrates techniques for painting domestic, farmyard and wild animals. Starting with simple shapes, Trevor takes you through the basic rudiments of: * 3D shapes * tone and colour * texture and pattern * individual animal features * movement * foreshortening. (Source : Amazon UK)

Watercolour Innovations

Synopsis : Watercolour Innovations features the work of 8 of today's leading professional artists, known for their innovative approach to watercolour painting, and is ideal for painters with some experience who are looking to take the next step in their work. The artists featured are: Michael Morgan / Jackie Devereux / Ray Evans / Richard Plincke / Catherine Brennand / Roger Dellar / Terry McKivragan / Laura Reiter. Jackie Simmonds reveals how they use watercolour in unusual and creative ways. She explores their ideas and sources of inspiration, explains their choice of materials, and describes the wide range of techniques that they use so expressively. By sharing their knowledge and providing generous insights into their techniques and working methods, they offer amateur painters looking for new challenges a rare opportunity to learn from them and to develop their own watercolour skills more confidently. The book contains a number of features to encourage artists to progress in their watercolour painting. These include: / Practical projects - encouraging thought-provoking and enjoyable work / Paintings-in-progress - revealing the professional's approach to a watercolour / Artist's secrets - offering personal tips and unexpected insights / Highlighted details - focusing close-up on specific techniques In addition, the wide variety of styles, subject matter and techniques reflected in the artists' paintings provides a rich source of inspiration, as well as pleasure. With practica combined with a fine selection of contemporary watercolours, Watercolour Innovations is an invaluable guide for painters who wish to develop their work in a more innovative way. (Source : Amazon UK)

Watercolour Painting: Practical Techniques and Projects for Beginners

From the front cover : All the basics shown step-by-step : mixing, brush strokes, gouache, masking out, glazing, wet-into-wet, drybrush painting, washes... sponging, light to dark... (Source : Front Cover)

Watercolour Problems and Solutions: A Trouble-Shooting Handbook

Synopsis : 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. (Source : Amazon UK)

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