Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions: Learn To Solve The Most Common Painting Problems
by Charles Reid
from North Light Books
As one of the most sought after workshop instructors, Charles Reid possesses certain skills that set him apart from his students. In Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions, he shares that knowledge with readers, teaching them how to become better watercolorists. Through before and after photos of various paintings, the author clearly identifies the existing problems in the painting and provides a detailed action plan with solutions to rectify the issue. A variety of topics are covered such as still life, figures, landscapes and more. Readers will appreciate the clear step-by-step format, which makes the solutions easy to understand and implement.
How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself: Experimental Techniques for Achieving Realistic Effects
by Nita Engle
from Watson-Guptill
The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook - Landscapes
by Gordon Mackenzie
from North Light Books
This inspiring guide provides artists with the knowledge they need to paint watercolor landscapes. It features easy-to-follow exercises illustrated in an accessible format that invites readers to jump in and begin painting right away. Artists of all skill levels will learn from:
-30 step-by-step demonstrations
-Chapters that focus on basic landscape elements, such as land, water and sky
-Special mini demos for capturing important details, including trees, mountains, waves, clouds, sunsets and more.
Most importantly, this guide's instruction teaches artists the foundations of strong composition and encourages them to pursue their own individual style to create landscapes that are compelling and unique.
Watercolor in Motion: How to Create Powerful Paintings, Step by Step (Book & DVD)
by Birgit Oconnor
from North Light Books
Painting wet-into-wet is one of the most popular yet challenging ways to paint with watercolor.
There is no other book that contains this type and quality of instruction in print and DVD/video.
Features a 50-minute DVD that allows readers to actually see how to manipulate paint and water.
Watercolor in Motion not only provides dynamic step-by-step photos of watercolor painting, it also points readers to specific tracks on the accompanying 50-minute DVD that will show them the techniques they need to successfully paint wet-into-wet. The book covers color and design, value, shapes and shadows. Readers will find step-by-step demonstrations of many different flowers and still life subjects as well as 18 mini-demos teaching the techniques needed to be a successful painter. Throughout the mini-demos readers will find cross-references to the DVD showing how to correctly hold the brush and apply paint using the popular wet-into-wet technique.
The Watercolorists Essential Notebook
by Gordon Mackenzie
from North Light Books
Splash 10 Passionate Brushstrokes (Splash)
from North Light Books
Splash 10 features nearly 140 paintings from over 100 artists. Submissions by hundreds of watercolorist and water-media painters from around the world determine the content of each Splash title - every piece is selected from painters invited to submit their work for consideration. Each painting is accompanied by a caption highlighting a specific inspiration, passion, tip or technique that offers instructive information about how it influences the painting. The theme "Passionate Brushstrokes" is both technical (encompassing the application of paint) and emotional (corresponding to the dedication and love of watercolor maintained by the contributors of the title).
Watercolor Artist's Guide to Exceptional Color
by Jan Hart
from Walter Foster
Watercolor School (Learn as You Go)
by Hazel Harrison
from Readers Digest
Watercolor School offers clear, visual explanations and easy exercises that build up skill and confidence. Eight specially devised demonstrations show how to deal with the most popular subjects from beginning to end.
Watercolor Basics - Lets Get Started (Watercolor Basics)
by Jack Reid
from North Light Books
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Walter Foster Watercolor: A Complete Painting kit for Beginners watercolor kit
This is the perfect introductory kit for anyone who wants to learn the wonderful art of watercolor painting. Inside is everything needed to get started, including a full-color project book filled with inspiration and ideas. The project book begins with information on art tools and materials and then covers the basics, such as watercolor techniques, color theory, and color mixing. Kit contains step-by-step project book, six tubes watercolor paints, one paint palette, one round paintbrush, one flat paintbrush, one sea sponge, sea salt and five sheets watercolor paper.
Pearl and opal choker, 'Watercolor'
The free shapes of natural gems are as fluid as a watercolor painting. They define the shape and size of this extraordinary pendant. From Caine, it features a luminous pearl and blue opal on an exquisite sterling silver choker. .925 rating silver
Chronicle Books Watercolor Sketchbook Set watercolor sketch set
In rich, mutable, easy-to-mix colors, watercolor painting is perfect for beginners as well as more accomplished artists, and the Watercolor Sketchbook Set is just the thing for anyone interested in this medium. Enclosed in a handy, portable case, this innovative kit contains everything you'll need to get started. The informative instruction book explains watercolor materials and techniques in detail, ranging from laying down tones to using complementary colors to developing your own painting style, while the watercolors dotting each page offer subject ideas. A blank pad of absorbent, white watercolor paper is included so you can begin painting right away. Grab The Watercolor Sketch Book, choose a subject, free your imagination, and you'll be on your way to creating masterpieces in no time Kit includes: 5 watercolor blocks in porcelain palette, 2 brushes, 96-page watercolor pad, and 144-page Artist's Guidebook. ISBN 0-8118-3584-7
Best Shawn's Watercolor Station Shawn's Watercolor Station
Ideal for flat work Complete Watercolor Station is perfect for varnishing, gessoing, or watercolor work. Mounted on front locking rubber casters for mobility. Top surface and drawers are on smooth, full extension, metal-bearing sliders for easy opening. Fully extended the Shawn's Watercolor Station is 77 1/2 in. long. Open the top for additional work space and storage area. Includes one large stainless steel canister that is approximately 4 3/4 in. in diameter and 6 1/4 in. deep. Front side doors open on brass piano hinges; right side offers 9 3/4 in. x 25 3/4 in. x 19 in. storage area for pads, boards or canvas, and left side offers two 19 in. deep utility shelves. Drawers are 15 in. wide x 17 in. deep. Closed, this unit will fit right into the decor of any room in the house and it will keep all painting supplies in one ready-to-use area. Made from oak and oak plywood. Height 32 1/2 in., closed width 41 1/2 in., depth 20 1/2 in. Ships assembled. Casters and handles must be attached when unit arrives to prevent damage in shipping. #880018 Also see .
Best Lobo Watercolor Easel watercolor easel
The Lobo Watercolor Easel provides a sturdy base and solid work surface for watercolorists. It also comes with a handy shelf and storage drawer. The drawer features metal pins to keep it securely closed and chains to keep it from sliding completely out. Not just for painting with watercolors, the easel can also be used with oils. It even tilts forward for use with pastels. Easel dimensions: 24 in. x 27 in. Max. easel height: 55 in. Min. easel height: 65 in. Max. canvas height: 37 in. Drawer dimensions: 14 3/4 in. x 23 in. Surface dimensions: 24 in. x 40 in.
Reeves Water Colour Complete Painting Set watercolor set
Reeves Fine Watercolors are made with high quality pigments. They can be used by artists of all levels and offer good transparency, tinting strength, working properties, and lightfastness. This complete painting set contains: Six Watercolor Tubes (12 ml) 12 Watercolor Tablets Metal Tin Three Brushes Three Painting Boards Three Watercolor Pencils Sketching Pencil Eraser Sharpener Mixing Palette Instruction Leaflet
Watson-Guptill The Tao of Watercolor; A Revolutionary Approach to the Practice of Painting The Tao of Watercolor; A Revolutionary Approach to the Practice of
The first in a series, "The Path of Painting", this book covers the five essentials of the Tao as applied to watercolor - Centering, Playfulness, Balance, Flow, and Deliberateness. Paperback, 112 pages.ISBN:823050572. WATSON-GUPTILL
Fredrix Tom Lynch's Secrets of Painting on Watercolor Canvas DVD DVD Secrets of Painting on Watercolor Canvas
Whether your watercolor paintings are of a secluded country road, a sparkling lake, or a French cafe, Tom Lynch can help you capture them on canvas. His 50 minute instructional DVD ? with 10 minute bonus tips section ? shows you exactly how painting on watercolor canvas will improve your art and transform your paintings into works of shimmering color and captivating mood. Tom Lynch has authored six books, hosted four TV series, and taught workshops for over 30 years. He's won countless awards including two lifetime achievement awards, and his work has been featured in nearly every major art magazine. Now, with this wonderful instructional DVD, you too can learn the watercolor techniques that have enabled this renowned painter to exhibit his art all over the world.
Martin/Universal Avanti Watercolor Field Easel wood watercolor easel
This portable field easel is great for watercolor artists and doubles for canvas painting when positioned upright. It's constructed of seasoned elm wood with a hand rubbed oil finish. Holds canvas or watercolor blocks up to 40 in. tall. Overall size is 34 in. x 34 in. x 72 in. Center mast is 37 in. Upper canvas support is 2.25 in. wide x 1.25 in. deep and lower canvas support is 2.25 in. wide x 1.5 in. deep.
Walter Foster 80 Watercolor Painting References 80 Watercolor Painting References ISBN: 1560109424
This book is the perfect resource for artists in need of inspiration. Inside you'll find a variety of painting subjects and styles with 80 lovely watercolor references ? from landscapes and seascapes to still lives and animal portraits. The book includes two sheets of transfer paper and 60 templates. Format: wire-bound paperback, 144 pgs., 9 in. x 12 in. Publisher: Walter Foster, 2006
