Just Add Watercolor: Inspiration and Painting Techniques from Contemporary Artists
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (539 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160774757X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Great Reference Book" according to Brenda J. Reeves. I received this book yesterday and I love it. A lot of the reviews say it's not good for beginners. I disagree, but if you thought you were getting an instructional book on how to paint watercolors, I understand where you're coming from. This little book is chock full of techniques that everyone can use. It's also full of styles of painting that beginners who haven't yet found their signature style can learn from. Don't just look at the pictures, read the page accompanying it. You'll le. "A book worth having." according to Alexandria. A book worth having even if you do not paint in watercolor. The book provides many inspirational ideas regarding style and technique. Not a how-to-book per se; more like a hint or idea book. The art presented is varied from many different artists. I brought the book with me on an art vacation and looked at every night just to get the creative juices flowing. Compact size makes it easy to carry a long. The unique table of contents layout makes quick work to find a particular painting.. "Great small little book on art!" according to madelyn. Not as good as I had hoped, but still is good.
Its small trim size with one painting per spread provides a bold, but user-friendly alternative to traditional, process-heavy painting instruction texts. Just Add Watercolor shines the spotlight on featured paintings, while still giving readers all the insights needed to get started painting in this popular medium.. A beautifully illustrated, easy-to-navigate guide to creating contemporary watercolors, pairing full-page paintings with insights and tips for artists. Featuring 200 of the best works of young, modern watercolor painters, paired with bite-sized painting tips and art instruction, Just Add Watercolor gives aspiring artists access to information about--and examples of--top work in the medium. Artist and instructor Helen Birch breaks down each painting by techniques, subject matter, and tools, providing art enthusiasts and painters with a one-stop resource and gallery of the best that modern watercolor has to offer
She is also the author of the highly popular blog DrawDrawDraw reaching more than half a million readers. . Birch teaches courses in art and design, fine art, and illustration at Bradford College, UK. About the Author HELEN BIRCH is a journalist and prolific artist based in the UK
Birch teaches courses in art and design, fine art, and illustration at Bradford College, UK. HELEN BIRCH is a journalist and prolific artist based in the UK. . She is also the author of the highly popular blog DrawDrawDraw reaching more than half a million readers