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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.
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!
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.
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Way to the West
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Andy Christopher Miller; Illustrated by Vally Miller
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Way to the West is a glorious collection resulting from a
collaboration between disciplines of art. Featuring twenty-five
beautiful full-page watercolours alongside accompanying poems, its
focus is on the western tip of Cornwall. For Andy and Vally
Cornwall's geographical remoteness, its abiding attraction as a
holiday location, its proud fishing and mining history and the
varying and often dramatic moods of its weather and sea are an
inspiration and cause for celebration. The profound emotional and
psychological effects on visitors to Cornwall is not lost on the
authors, who have a long association with the area, having walked
its entire coastline and holidayed there for over a half a century.
Way to the West is a celebration of the natural world and the home,
the past and the present, and of the fierce interconnectedness of
people with their landscape.
A unique artist's reference offering easy-to-follow, ingenious
ideas and techniques for painting 50 popular landscapes in
watercolour. Originally published as The Landscape Painter's
Essential Handbook, this refreshed edition gives more space to the
art and brings back into print one of the cornerstone books on
landscape painting from an international watercolour master. The 50
landscapes included range from a gentle flower-filled meadow and
hazy summer mountains, to a dramatic cliff scene and a rippling
stream in sunshine. Each landscape is explored within a hardworking
spread through exercises, step-by-step sequences and easy-to-follow
instructions; master the principle and technique, and finish with
the watercolour painting exercise. The comprehensive introductory
section covering basic materials, techniques and colours makes this
an indispensable reference for all artists. From snow-covered
mountains to tranquil meadows, this unique artist's reference will
show you how to paint 50 glorious landscapes in watercolour. Learn
the basic techniques required to paint each landscape through the
clear illustrations and step-by-step demonstrations Follow the
author's practical advice and ingenious ideas to achieve the best
results, and refer to his fantastic finished paintings for further
inspiration Use the indispensable introduction to discover the
essential materials, basic techniques and key principles for
capturing landscapes. The must-have practical reference that no
landscape painter should be without!!
Angela Lord invites readers to develop their own colour insights
with materials and techniques, exploring colours, painting
rainbows, colour clashes, complementary colours, after-images,
painting the colour circle and complementary colours, enhancing
colours, a new colour circle, the interplay of light and dark,
sunrise and sunset, colour dynamics and composition, an overview of
colour through history, watercolour painting and the Steiner
Waldorf curriculum, resources, glossary and references.
Learn how to create beautiful loose and expressive florals, still
lifes, motifs, animals, modes of transport, and fruits and
vegetables in vibrant watercolor with touches of pen and ink. In Go
with the Flow Painting, author Ohn Mar Win (Instagram:
@ohn_mar_win) offers beginner-friendly techniques, tips, and
step-by-step lessons that show how to get the most out of these
mediums and paint confidently in this captivating style. Discover a
new visual language that renders subjects with soft edges and
luminous color. Capture just enough detail to suggest familiar
flowers, animals, and objects and allow your unique expression and
style to flourish. Begin with essential supplies and learn the key
characteristics of loose watercolor. Practice basic techniques that
lay the foundation for this style, such as working wet-on-wet,
creating color gradients, layering, and creating shapes. Learn the
best way to use brushes, and explore easy methods of working with
pen and ink to add striking linework and details. Step-by-step
lessons show how to capture the essence of a subject without
worrying about perfectly executing every detail. Learn how to paint
captivating hot air balloons, tiger lilies, French macarons, a
colorful chameleon, and more. Embracing this flowing approach to
watercolor allows you to develop a freer style and create artwork
that's alive and exciting, instead of overworked. Go with the Flow
Painting also features: How to mix colors directly on paper to get
unique and beautiful effects Warm-up exercises to help get into a
flow state of mind Information on colors and color values, and how
best to use them Ideas and inspiration for creating cards,
invitations, and more Explore watercolor in a new way that will
open up a new world of creativity.
This practical guide is perfect for those looking to try this
ancient art form for the first time! In this book, Japanese master
artist Shozo Koike reveals the simple secrets of Sumi-e, offering
step-by-step instructions with clear photographs and online video
tutorials showing you how to paint 19 traditional subjects. Sumi-e
is the meditative Japanese form of ink painting taught by Zen
Buddhist monks to encourage mindfulness and an awareness of our
surroundings. It uses only ink, water, a brush and paper to capture
natural objects and landscapes in a vivid, spontaneous fashion.
Koike begins with the basics--what to buy and how to prepare the
ink in a traditional inkstone. Next, he shows you how to practice
the 11 basic brushstrokes used for all Sumi-e paintings. The 19
traditional subjects taught in this book include: Flowers like
orchids, chrysanthemums, camellias, roses and peonies Plants and
fruits including bamboo, eggplants, grapes and chestnuts Animal
figures including small birds, butterflies, chicks, crabs and
goldfish Koike also explains the philosophy of Sumi-e, which
emerges from the use of negative white space to enhance the painted
forms. Readers will enter into a world not just of black and white,
but of infinite shades of gray which are capable of evoking all the
sensations of color using these techniques.
Award-winning artist Nita Engle's breakthrough approach to
watercolor shows readers how to combine spontaneity and control to
produce glowing, realistic paintings. Her method begins with
action-filled exercises that demonstrate how to play with paint,
following no rules. Subsequent step-by-step projects add planning
to the mix, demonstrating how to turn loose washes into
light-filled watercolors with textural effects achieved by
spraying, sprinkling, pouring, squirting, or stamping paint.
Engle's approach, and her results, are dramatic and dynamic; now
watercolor artists can create their own exciting paintings with
help from "How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself."
Detailed step-by-step lessons make it easy to create beautiful
watercolor portraits! Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits takes you
through each step of the watercolor portrait process, from
sketching your subject to layering in the colors and rendering the
fine details. Author Hiroko Shibasaki provides expert guidance on
the best materials to use along with many insightful tips that
every artist should know. The portraits presented in the 12
comprehensive painting tutorials express a distinctively Japanese
aesthetic. The subjects in the foreground are rendered in exquisite
detail, while the backgrounds are only subtly suggested. This
technique places the emphasis on the masterful portraits, leaving
it to the viewer's imagination to fill in the peripheral details.
The lessons in this book cover all the key topics, including:
Working with a model Completing the sketch Preparing and mixing
paints Blocking in skin tones Rendering details such as facial
features, hairstyles and clothing Blending and shading the colors
And much more!
Combining her passion for teaching with her mastery of both
mediums, Camilla Damsbo Brix introduces budding artists to the
whimsical beauty of watercolor, with the definition that ink
offers, through 22 step-by-step floral compositions so exquisite
they won’t believe how easy they are to make. Camilla gives
insight into the respective fundamentals of ink and wash through
basic techniques and preparatory sketches, where artists will learn
crucial things like the difference between wet on wet and wet on
dry, varying lines while inking, observational sketching of flowers
and capturing harmonious floral compositions. Additionally, with a
chapter entirely dedicated to sharing art with loved ones and with
a larger artistic community, everyone will be well on their way to
confidently and consistently blossoming in their practice. With
Camilla’s gentle guidance, readers will be inking and painting
classics like roses, lilacs and daisies, as well as annual beauties
like dahlias, cosmos and sunflowers and lesser-known species like
plumerias, gerberas and hellebores. This book has something for
everyone, be it watercolor lovers trying to explore ink and vice
versa, beginners wishing to grasp the intricacies of mixed media,
or artists looking to strengthen their skills with elegant
compositions they can proudly display. This book contains 22
projects and 22 photographs plus step-by-steps.
Welcome to the wonderful world of painting with gouache, with the
creative guidance of popular artist and illustrator Zoe Ingram. In
this comprehensive beginner's guide, Zoe shares everything she
possibly can about getting started with gouache painting. Why
gouache? Because this exciting paint medium creates opaque effects
making it more vibrant and graphic than traditional watercolours,
meaning you can layer it, paint on dark backgrounds and much more.
Gouache is one of the easiest of paint mediums to use. It's very
forgiving and fun to use and is also versatile. Gouache paint can
mimic watercolour and can give the opacity of oil paint if used
with less water. You can use it to paint large, smooth, flat blocks
of background colour and the finest lines and details. Gouache
paint also dries quickly too, which is a big bonus! Starting at the
very start, Zoe takes you through the basics and explains what
tools and materials you'll need, then explores a wide range of
techniques and finally, there are a host of fun and vibrant
step-by-step projects that you can follow along with or use as a
springboard for your own ideas. Zoe Ingram's distinctive art makes
this book a visual treat, as she shows you how she paints a variety
of subjects, from birds and bugs, to flowers and foliage, to
abstract collages, hand lettering and patterns. Along the way
you'll learn about colour theory, colour mixing, sketching, washes,
mark making, line work, overlaying, working on dark backgrounds,
how to get crisp edges, how to add details, different approaches to
collage and even how to digitise your work so that you can create
repeat patterns and custom prints. In the projects section you can
follow along step-by-step as Zoe paints a very handsome pheasant, a
funky beetle pattern, a trendy houseplant, colourful caterpillars,
bright butterflies, jumbled geometric patterns, a striking owl,
pretty florals, creative lettering, a curious cat and a free-flow
abstract floral piece - after which there will be no stopping you!
Beautifully illustrated, expertly explained and a riot of colour,
this book will kickstart your love affair with gouache, so all
that's left is deciding how to pronounce it...
"gooash"..."gwash"..."goo-uhsh"?!
This charming collection from popular pattern designer and
illustrator, Clare Therese Gray, makes relaxing with watercolour an
absolute breeze. Readers will leave their stresses behind for the
allure of cosy cottages, woodland creatures and forest flora - all
pre-drawn and ready to be brought to life with paint. Adult
colouring books are an amazing way to unwind, and Clare's lovely
art provides the perfect opportunity to get lost amidst peaceful
woods and friendly critters, even if you've never held a
paintbrush. An easy-to-follow primer on basic watercolor technique
precedes 30 adorable illustrations, ensuring anyone can enjoy a
soothing, creative activity, regardless of their drawing
experience. Between tranquil tones, lovely scenes and the inherent
calm of paint flowing across paper, each project will provide
readers with a clear mind and effortless, forest-inspired
masterpiece! This book will include 30 painting projects.
Discover the joy and versatility of watercolors with forty
gorgeously illustrated lessons for any skill level. Watercolors are
beautiful in their simplicity: a basic palette of paints, a few
brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. The medium is also
beautiful, though, in its depths and complexities. Here, watercolor
artist and instructor Emma Block focuses on techniques, materials,
and lessons to help you explore new watercolor techniques, build
creative confidence, and discover your unique style of painting.
She'll show you--with clear, step-by-step instructions--how to
paint everything from people, plants, and animals perfect for
framing to patterns and washes perfect for stationery and
housewares. The forty lessons cover useful topics like: * Quality
materials and how they can elevate your craft * Color theory 101 to
help you confidently create artwork all your own * A techniques
glossary full of exciting new skills to learn * Tips for finding
creative inspiration in your everyday life Note: For complete
instructions on mixing hair colors (page 192), visit
https://www.runningpress.com/articles/errata-note-watercolor-life/.
British painter William Tillyer (born 1938) is regarded as one of
the most accomplished and consistently inventive artists working in
watercolor. His work luxuriates in translucent color and sensuous
brushwork. Some of his pieces, in their untrammeled expressive zeal
and readily apparent love of color as a pure quality call to mind
the canvases of Morris Louis; in other paintings, flamboyantly
voluptuous shapes confront geometric abstractions and Minimalist
blocks of color. With 224 full-color images, "William Tillyer:
Watercolours" provides a comprehensive look at the titular aspect
of Tillyer's oeuvre, looking back over nearly 40 years of work. It
includes three texts by the American poet and art historian John
Yau, an essay describing the development of Tillyer's watercolors
and linking his work to the tradition of the English watercolor, an
essay on the latest body of work and an interview with the artist.
Kickstart your creativity and create a masterpiece with
step-by-step workshops and advice from professional artists.
Whether you want to try your hand at painting for the first time or
brush up on your artistic skills, Artist's Painting Techniques is
for you. Learn how to work with watercolours, oils, and acrylics
and discover everything you need to know about tone, colour,
pattern, brushwork, and composition with detailed advice for
beginner, intermediate, and advanced painters. Fully illustrated,
step-by-step workshops from professional artists guide you through
more than 80 painting techniques including laying a flat wash,
painting fur, and creating impasto sculptural effects. All
techniques are accompanied by inspiring exercises and projects to
try at home to help you develop your skills, discover your own
style, and grow as an artist. Master every aspect of painting with
this essential guide, from choosing a subject to mounting your
first piece. Whatever your level of expertise, you can learn to
paint with confidence - and perhaps create a masterpiece (or two)
along the way.
Make this Christmas a watercolor wonderland with this creative
guide to painting through the festive season. Christmas is the
perfect time to get creative with watercolors with lots of handmade
cards to paint - but cards are only a small part of the ideas that
you will get from this book. Here you'll find a wealth of
inspiration and techniques for all sorts of watercolor projects
this Christmas! First, the book covers the materials and equipment
you need for watercolor painting - from paints and brushes to paper
and other materials such as masking fluid and watercolor ground.
You'll then learn how to create both traditional and contemporary
color palettes for Christmas, and discover a wide range of
watercolor techniques including washes, layering, blending and
gradation, plus experimental ideas to try such as using salt,
bleach and masking fluid in your work. Twelve creative projects
follow, with easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials so that even
beginners to watercolor can jump right in. Learn how to paint your
own Christmas cards, gift tags and gift boxes, create seasonal
table settings, hand painted Christmas crackers and garlands, and
unique hand-painted Christmas gifts including a watercolor wreath.
Using innovative but accessible watercolor primer products, you can
now prepare a wide variety of surfaces for watercolor painting.
This inspirational book will also show you how to use these
exciting new products to paint onto glass baubles, 3D cardboard
letters, wooden tree ornaments and more. And once you have the
skills, who knows where your imagination will take you? Finally, a
gallery of additional Christmas motifs and designs that can be used
for further inspiration can be found at the end of the book
including reindeer, robins, mittens, snowflakes, stars, baubles,
snowmen, candy canes, winter foliage, presents, decorations, elves
and much much more! Artist Ingrid Sanchez, aka @creativeingrid, is
a self-confessed Christmas afficianado who has brought all her
Christmas spirit to bear in creating and illustrating this book. In
this unique celebration of Christmas in watercolor, she shares her
beautiful artwork and expert guidance, which will help you turn
Christmas into the most artistic time of the year!
Trees have inspired artists for generations. This unique
watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific
information on how to paint a wonderful selection of the most
popular species of trees. Beginning with a useful section on
materials, the book then comprises an illustrated directory of 24
trees, from Acer to Zelkova. Step-by-step sequences show how to
paint each one in a fresh, lively style with all the essential
details of shape and form beautifully captured. The author explores
the overall shapes and masses of branches and leaves, outlines in
full foliage, winter trees, branch and twig details, and presents
stunning leaf and flower portraits shimmering with life. A source
of inspiration, as well as a manual of techniques, this book is a
must-have for every tree painter. Purchase of this book supports
the vital work of Kew - saving plants and fungi around the world
that might one day save us.
Learn simple step-by-step techniques for drawing and embellishing
the exciting, inspiring, and beautiful motifs of sacred geometry.
In Creative Drawing: Symbols and Sacred Geometry, artist,
instructor, and author Ana Victoria Calderon takes you on an inner
voyage of creative discovery. Learn how sacred geometry has been
practiced and celebrated by cultures all over the world and
influenced artists throughout history, including Leonardo da Vinci
Start with the essentials-compass drawing with graphite pencils on
paper-then explore the featured mediums for embellishing, including
colored pencils, watercolor, inks, and other easy-to-use mediums
Take a step-by-step look at fundamental drawing techniques for a
variety of universal motifs, starting with the simple circle and
building to more complex motifs, including the Yin Yang symbol, the
Tree of Life, the Torus, and the Vortex Learn to paint a variety of
stunning effects and find great project ideas for creating amazing
images The study and creation of sacred geometry inspires the
imagination and provokes reflection. So grab your pencils and take
a beautiful creative journey with drawing! Perfect for creative
beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a
fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints
and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
Learn to paint tropical watercolor flowers and foliage in simple
steps with this free and easy approach to watercolor painting for
beginners. Marie Boudon's beautifully presented creative course
will get you started in this expressive and fun medium. Find out
about the essential materials you need, learn about color mixing
for an on-trend jungle palette, get expert tips on transparency,
overlays and negative space, discover ideas for compositions and
then work step-by-step through over 20 tutorials for jungle plants
and flowers. From palm trees, monstera leaves and other jungle
foliage to tropical flowers such as hibiscus, bird of paradise and
anthurium, you'll find easy exercises and inspiring ideas for
jungle-themed art, which is a huge trend in interiors and surface
pattern design. Along the way, be inspired by Marie's gorgeous
ideas for presenting the finished work as art pieces, journal
pages, handmade stationery and greetings cards, inspirational quote
frames, personalized gifts and more.
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