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Getting messy is the best part of creating! Get Messy Art gives you
the freedom, inspiration, and ideas to experiment and play with art
techniques and projects to create perfectly imperfect art. We're
always told that play and experimentation is the foundation of
growing as an artist. But where do you start? Where to find new
techniques to try? How do you bring them all together? Get Messy
Art has all the guidance, instruction, and inspiration you need.
Based on the popular online class and community website Get Messy
Art, this book brings together tons of creative art techniques and
projects, including painting with watercolor and acrylic,
mark-making, drawing with markers and pen and ink, sketching faces,
and much more. The fun doesn't stop there. You'll also learn how to
make your own art journals and trendy junk journals-easy handmade
books to work in that are personalized and one of a kind. In Get
Messy Art you'll discover: A welcoming environment that encourages
play and experimentation, to help you become the artist you always
wanted to be. How to use no-rules, no-stress art techniques as a
creative outlet to express feelings. Actionable inspiration that
will keep you going, even when motivation is scarce. Fresh
techniques that will show you innovative ways to use low-cost
supplies such as paint and mediums, stencils, pens, and paper. Easy
background techniques that will get you started and banish fear of
the blank page. The satisfaction of making your own unique journals
using simple methods. Ultimately, art is all about creating for the
sake of creating. It's powerful, it's cathartic, it's messy-and
it's all yours. It's time to get messy!
This book is not only for "painters" but for all types of creative
individuals who want to experience and play with watercolor,
whether their background is mixed-media, textile art, journaling,
or paper craft. Unlike the typical watercolor text books, this
unique, beautiful volume is a field book of inspiration, creative
ideas, how to's, and projects, all from an artist's perspective.
Each creative exercise features a technique, shows stepby-step
photographs, and includes a clever idea for a gift or project that
can be made from the painted samples.
Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and
earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and
artist Inga Buividavice. Art therapy and the act of painting is
widely acknowledged to bringpositive mental health benefits, as it
helps us centre ourselves, focus our intentions and engage
creatively with the world around us. This beautiful guided
watercolour book combines these aspects with the healing powers of
nature to take you on a journey toward peace and tranquility. Even
if you have no experience with watercolours or painting, Painting
Calm’s accessible and easy-to-follow prompts will allow you
to express yourself and create with ease and joy. Gather
inspiration from artist Inga Buivadavice’s beautiful
illustrations, designed to capture an emotional connection
with the natural world through texture and colour, as you explore:
 An overview of watercolour painting supplies and how to use
them Basic watercolour techniques and colour theory Exercises for
finding inspiration in nature Seasonal projects that include
painting trees, leaves, flowers, natural light and patterns found
in nature Tips for building a creative practice Discover your inner
artist – and forge a new and powerful relationship to nature –
in this calming project book, as you watercolour your way to
mindful wellbeing.
At the start of the March 2020 lockdown, Ian Beck would walk his
greyhound Gracie through the early morning streets of Isleworth in
west London, revelling in the light and the silence that the
restrictions had brought. The familiar became charged with new
meaning, inspiring Ian to paint the scenes around him for their own
sake, something that he hadn't done since his student days in the
sixties. Suburban streets, trees, fences, shrubs and overgrown
alleyways - all are transformed in the quiet intensity of Ian's
lockdown paintings. He painted interiors too: the moon shining
through a bedroom window, objects on mantelpieces, the eeriness of
back gardens at dusk. As the year progressed, the crisp light of
spring gave way to the haze of summer and the gloom of autumn fogs.
The Light in Suburbia collects sixty of Ian's paintings from this
period: a remarkable record of his year spent trying to capture the
beauty of the unprepossessing everyday.
Collaboration The Mind's Eye is a collaboration between the
artist's emotional response to the poems and the immediacy of the
poet's reaction to nature and personal encounters. The Poet Gail
Gowers Cotton is a member of the Poetry Society and the British
Haiku Society. Her poems have appeared in the Societies' journals
as well as in other specialist magazines. She "scatters" her work
by leaving poems on buses, in cafes and tucked into library books.
The Mind's Eye is her second book. Her inspiration comes from
nature and personal encounters including memories of Ireland,
Africa, North Wales and visits to Sydenham Hill Woods, Dulwich
Picture Gallery and the Horniman Museum in South London, where she
now lives. The Artist Pat Keay graduated as a painter at the
Edinburgh College of Art in 1971. She has worked as an artist and
designer in Scotland, Kenya and London and now lives in Worthing.
Read more on www.patkeay.com. The illustrations come from Pat's
spontaneous reaction to the essence, rather than the detail, of a
particular Haiku.
Combat stress and anxiety and release your own inner creative with
this beautiful mindful watercolour book. In this simple and vibrant
guide, hugely popular Instagram muse @TerryRunyan explores the art
of watercolour through the lens of mindfulness, presenting
activities and projects which you can paint along with as you allow
your creative side to flourish. This watercolour guide is easy and
accessible for beginners, as Runyan gently delves into the basics
of the artform, starting with simple techniques which you can
follow along with, as well as presenting some fun projects ideas
for painters to explore. Alongside beautiful examples of the
techniques and styles explored in the book, Runyan also encourages
readers to practice mindfulness as they paint, and explores the
ways in which art can be used to help improve mental health.
Exploring the idea of 'perfectly imperfect watercolours', Runyan
places emphasis on self-expression and allowing yourself to make
mistakes. Painting Happiness also includes fun projects for readers
to try at home, including: Turning blobs into birds Creating wild
hairstyles Experimenting with different prompts to paint at least
one thing a day From technical skills and notes on materials to
insight into the creative process, this book has everything you
need to start flourishing in watercolour.
Painting expressive portraits of iconic faces has never been easier
with this unique approach to watercolor painting. In this fresh and
super-accessible approach to modern portraiture, artist Nelli
Andrejew removes any barriers to painting instantly recognizable
faces. In just a few simple brushstrokes you can capture the
essence and likeness of 15 international icons and create modern
watercolor portraits you will be proud to hang on the wall. The 15
famous personalities included have all made a valuable contribution
to the world in some way - be it science, art or human rights. The
subtle style of the portraits you'll learn how to paint in this
book bring these heroes to life in watercolor, with step-by-step
instructions and practical templates for tracing, removing the need
for any real skill - just trace, paint, have fun, and paint
portraits that will surprise and delight all who see them. With
this book you will learn how to paint: Leonardo DiCaprio * Virginia
Woolf * James Dean * Lana Del Rey * Bob Dylan * Michelle Obama *
Albert Einstein * Marilyn Monroe * Girl with a Pearl Earring *
Martin Luther King Jr. * Audrey Hepburn * Mona Lisa * Coco Chanel *
Emma Watson * Vincent Van Gogh In addition to the step-by-step
tutorials, Nelli shares her tips and experience in the basic
techniques you will need, from how to transfer the templates to
your watercolour paper, to different ways to work with watercolors
to successful portraits. This beautiful guide will inspire you to
try all the faces included and then go on to paint your own
original portraits with the same techniques. The perfect way to
spend a creative afternoon!
Learn to paint outstanding fashion watercolors with expert guidance
from a leading fashion illustrator. Watercolor is a wonderful
medium for figure and fashion as it creates loose, impressionistic
results that capture the essence of a look without getting too
bogged down in the details. In this complete course, professional
fashion illustrator Francesco Lo Iacono shows you how to master
creating delicate, beautiful fashion illustrations. The book begins
with the best tools and materials, from paints and brushes to
pencils, paper and more. You'll then explore simple watercolor
techniques such as washes, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and using the
white of the paper. Francesco then goes on to teach you about
lighting and shading, which can have a dramatic effect on your
work. And finally in the front section, you'll learn about colour,
how to create palettes, how to mix colours and achieving a range of
skin tones. Once you've covered these fundamentals, Francesco
explores the key elements of illustrating fashion, with guidance on
how to approach both male and female faces, a wide variety of hair
types and styles, different male and female poses, and how to draw
and paint garments, reflecting tailoring, drapery, volume, texture
and patterns. Twenty step-by-step projects then take these building
blocks and show you how to use them to create beautiful fashion
watercolors, starting with easier subjects and building in
complexity as your confidence grows. You'll begin by painting
handbags and shoes without models before starting to introduce
figures. The range of subjects included covers all angles, from
full figures front on and in profile to close-up make-up and beauty
illustrations. You'll also learn how to create dynamic compositions
for editorial fashion illustration. Finally, Francesco covers the
best ways to digitize and retouch your work, how to incorporate
other media alongside your watercolors, how to work live at fashion
events and how to take everything you've learned to develop your
own personal style of fashion illustration. Francesco's clients
include fashion brands Dior, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton - and with
this book you'll have all the tools you need to become an A-list
fashion illustrator too.
Following the success of A Dog a Day and Old Dogs, Sally Muir
returns with an adorable collection of beautiful rescue dog
portraits that will melt even the coldest of hearts. Several years
ago, Sally Muir began a Facebook project, posting dog art daily,
which became the best-selling book A Dog a Day. Through the
project she was introduced to endless people and their dogs, and
the distinct personalities and complex emotions that owners
attribute to them. This was followed with Old Dogs, where
Sally asked the public to send in photos of their elderly canines.
She was drawn to the tales behind their greying whiskers and so the
natural next step was rescue dogs with their eventful life stories.
Rescue Dogs is a beautiful collection of loveable hounds with
colourful histories and expressive faces. From Mr Bojangles who was
rescued after being hit by a car to Molly who found a new lease of
life after being rescued from a shelter at age 15, Rescue Dogs will
tug at the heartstrings and leave you with a profound sense of
optimism for life, new beginnings and kindness. This is the perfect
gift for your dog-loving friends, or for yourself to enjoy some
mindful moments flicking through delightful, heart-warming canine
portraits.
Learn to express yourself through color while painting on location
with the in-depth tips and techniques of Working with Color, the
fifth volume in the Urban Sketching Handbook series. Expert
watercolorist, illustrator, instructor, and co-founder of Urban
Sketchers Montreal Shari Blaukopf shares her essential color tips
about color-water ratio, achieving bold color, avoiding muddy
washes, painting in layers, and using wet-in-wet techniques. This
essential handbook covers: supplies and materials sample color
palettes color mixing using limited palettes monochrome sketches
the power of complementary colors using evocative, expressive color
With a focus on using watercolor with greater confidence and
knowledge, the book also delves into pencil and ink and
watersoluble pencils. The instructional text is enhanced with
stunning watercolor illustrations by the author and other expert
urban sketchers from beautiful locations around the globe. The
illustrations include examples of color swatches showing value;
mixing; illustrations of complementary, analogous, and neutral
color schemes; and sample galleries. Working with Color is an
indispensable guide for on-location artists looking to expand and
strengthen their expressive use of color.
Our Butterflies QuickNotes collection of full colour notecards are
a selection of beautifully reprinted watercolour paintings from the
very talented Becca Stadtlander. Our QuickNotes boxed notecards are
full colour, collectable greeting / notecards that are blank inside
and can be used to convey personal greetings, thank-yous and
invitations. 20 5x4 notecards and envelopes 5 cards each of 4
images Packaged in a keepsake box with magnetic lid Measures 140 x
114 x 38mm. We choose the best images from well-known classic and
contemporary fine artists, plus talented emerging illustrators and
designers from around the globe.
Using the watercolour pencils and paintbrush included, create
unique pieces of Disneyland art
Get the perfect coffee-table book for birders and nature lovers,
pairing naturalist knowledge with beautiful watercolor paintings.
This is the bird book for people who love birds! Naturalist,
watercolorist, and debut author Jenny deFouw Geuder combines her
vast knowledge of birds, wildflowers, and nature with her artistic
expertise to create a book like no other. Drawn to Birds presents
more than 120 beautiful watercolor paintings, along with Jenny's
fascinating insights that add unique appeal to each page. Drawn to
Birds begins with an introduction to bird anatomy, as well as
details about nests, eggs, and migration. From there, more than 50
different bird species are showcased, with the watercolors divided
into groups like backyard birds, raptors, and wetland birds. As an
added bonus, there's a section dedicated to insects and
wildflowers. You'll appreciate Jenny's tips on how to welcome birds
to your yard and how to become a naturalist. Being a naturalist is
about more than simply stopping to smell the flowers. It's about
observation and making a record. Pause and notice the shapes,
colors, and patterns around you. Jenny's goal is to inspire you to
try your own hand at being a naturalist! She also includes
step-by-step guides for drawing, painting, and inking your own
pictures. Anyone can be an artist. Be brave, try it out, and keep
noticing the marvels around you. Extra pages for journaling and
sketching make this book a keepsake to cherish forever. If you
enjoy birding, gardening, or the great outdoors, Drawn to Birds
belongs in your book collection. Get one for yourself, and give one
as a gift!
Over his long and successful career David Remfry MBE RA RWS has
achieved a mastery of watercolour that few have matched. Unusually
for the medium, he works on a large scale and often focuses on
people, exploring the dance hall and the nightclub in breathtaking
images that are at once beautiful and edgy. This book is the first
full-length monograph devoted to the artist's watercolours. Its
author, James Russell, is well known for his writing on
20th-century British artists. Russell brings his scholarship,
humour and fascination for people and their lives to his study of
Remfry's career, tracing the evolution of a remarkable talent,
looking in depth at the most significant works and placing Remfry
in the context of both the British watercolour tradition and
international contemporary painting. This is at once a glorious art
book and an intimate portrait of city life. Having spent 20 years
living and working at the legendary Chelsea Hotel in New York,
Remfry has a following on both sides of the Atlantic. New Yorkers -
often in party mode - feature in many of his watercolours, and his
recollections of people and places add colour to the text.
Instagram star Jeannie Dickson has created a modern and inviting
introduction to watercolor painting that aspiring artists will turn
to again and again on their creative journey. Hello, Watercolor!
offers a fresh approach to painting watercolors with concise and
accessible information. Aspiring artists and journalers will
immediately be able to apply the techniques they learn on these
pages--including brush lettering--to more than 15 exciting
step-by-step projects, from painting origami animals, sparkling
glass shards, and beautiful alphabets to producing luscious florals
and fanciful unicorns. Among the features that make this handbook
both a valuable learning tool and source of inspiration: Projects
include a list of techniques with cross-references Each project
includes watercolors used with swatches so readers can make
substitutions easily Popular color palettes and color "recipes" for
foolproof mixing 12 monthly challenges with daily or weekly prompts
to inspire painting all year long Templates to trace and paint for
some projects Ideas to share work and connect with others (e.g.,
Instagram)
Build your watercolor skills with confidence using this
beginner-friendly workbook which includes 25 projects on premium
watercolor paper! This easy-to-use watercolor workbook is filled
with unique and beautiful flower and nature sketches that are ready
for you to watercolor-no drawing skills required! Each page is
specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can
easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that
matches the quality of the author's example. Watercolor Workbook
features- An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques
Easy-to-follow instructions, including suggested paint and
paintbrush materials, so you can start painting today Projects
presented on thick, premium watercolor art paper - no color
bleed-through Flower art including poppies, wild roses, sunflowers,
buttercups, dandelions, and more Artist and author Sarah Simon,
a.k.a. @themintgardener, has taught thousands of people how to
paint with watercolor. Her first book Modern Watercolor Botanicals
provides everything you need to know about t
A fresh perspective on British landscape drawing in the Victorian
and Modern eras. The attempts by artists of the Victorian and early
Modern period to convey not merely the physical properties of a
landscape but also its emotional and spiritual impact – landscape
as ‘places of the mind’, as the critic Geoffrey Grigson put it
– is the focus of this fascinating new study of British
watercolours produced between 1850 and 1950. Drawing on the British
Museum’s impressive collection, this book explores artists’
spiritual quests to capture the essence of landscape and convey a
sense of place. Artists of the later nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries drew on earlier traditions but developed and extended the
genre through their imaginative, personal responses to the
artistic, cultural and social upheavals of the time. The book
includes works by Victorian artists Edward Burne-Jones, Dante
Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Poynter and by many well known
twentieth-century artists, such as John and Paul Nash, Ben
Nicholson and Henry Moore, some of which have never previously been
published.
Learn how to paint birds in watercolour without even trying! Using
a simple ten-step process, learn how to draw a basic outline
starting with simple shapes, then add washes of colour and fine
details to complete your work. Arranged in three chapters based on
skill level, this book features 25 lovely projects, each showing
you how to paint a bird in ten steps. There are paint swatches for
every bird, showing you the colours you need to mix for each step
and the finished painting serves as a reference to guide you. It
couldn't be easier! Also included is a useful techniques section at
the beginning, and clever painting tips from the author throughout
the book. With birds as diverse as an Atlantic puffin, a barn owl,
a hummingbird and a bald eagle, there is plenty to choose from and
practise with, to develop your skills.
Expressive Sketchbooks shares a host of creative ideas and prompts,
tools and techniques, methods for working around obstacles and
barriers, and tons of visual inspiration to help you grow in your
sketchbooking practice. An expressive sketchbook is a place for you
to explore, express, and enjoy your own innate creativity on your
own terms. It is a safe playground for the imagination-a place to
mess about, play, and experiment-and to gain confidence in your
abilities as you develop your skills. Expressive Sketchbooks offers
techniques and creative exercises that incorporate mark making,
watercolor, mixed media, collage, words and text, and more. It
unpacks some of the obstacles and barriers that you may face along
the way and offers wisdom and encouragement to help you decide why
and how to start your sketchbook and how to develop and expand your
artistic practice. This book is packed with ideas and exercises,
including: Exploratory drawing exercises How to utilize color in
your sketchbook How to create dynamic and varied sketchbook pages
How to find inspiration in nature and in your everyday life Ways to
mix media and art supplies Ways to kickstart your creativity How to
find and develop a process that feels personal to you Through this
book, you'll find out what lights you up, what makes you curious
and fascinated, and what makes you expansive. Discover how to
magnify your creativity and enliven your art skills by using an
expressive sketchbook as your daily companion.
Learn how to paint adorable animals, flavorful fruits, lively
plants, and more in this free-and-easy approach to watercolor.
Artist Natalia Skatula has a beautiful, whimsical style that will
charm you through 12 simple step-by-step projects and over 100
worked examples. Beginning with an overview on materials and
equipment, Natalia then covers the general techniques needed to
achieve the paintings, along with her top-10 personal tips for
success. Projects include: A majestic whale An adorable sloth
Elephants Pandas Dogs Llamas Bears Foxes Rabbits And more! This
book also includes a range of presentation ideas to inspire you to
put your finished work on display or gift it. The gallery of
examples that follows includes plants, cats, beetles, birds,
sealife, jungle creatures and fruits, giving you a treasure-trove
of references for your painting. This book also makes the perfect
gift for artists of all ages, especially plant and animal lovers.
Find the inspiration and technique to start your watercoloring
adventures with this beautiful guide!
This handy, practical and inspirational little book is perfect for
the pocket or art bag. It shows watercolour painters of all levels
how to loosen up their paintings and maintain spontaneity by
painting simple watercolour studies in no more than 10 minutes.
Written by popular artist Hazel Soan, the book is arranged in three
parts: the first section explains all about the equipment you will
need; the second section covers techniques and shows what can be
achieved with watercolour in a short time span; the third section
looks at various subjects that are ideal for painting quickly. All
the essential techniques are covered, focusing particularly on
maximizing brushstrokes and exploring colours, and there is useful
advice on deciding what to include and what to leave out. With
helpful chapters on painting a wide range of subjects - people,
landscapes, seascapes, buildings, gardens, flowers and still life -
this little guide is ideal for quick reference when working in the
studio or out in the field.
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