Brimming with useful information, this easy-to-follow volume discusses fundamental techniques, illustrating essential points with a series of eight "demonstrations" that show stop-motion sequences of works in progress. Other topics include modeling in color, special effects, scratching wet and dry color, preserving watercolors, more. 90 color and black-and-white illustrations, 8 halftones.
Landscape Drawing Step by Step by Wendon Blake Excellent, clearly written how-to guide for training powers of observation, judging proportions, assessing values, plus valuable suggestions for use of drawing media. 180 line illustrations and halftones.
Watercolor Landscapes Step by Step by Wendon Blake Easy-to-follow guide, with 122 illustrations, including 60 in color, provides beginners with all the information they need to paint mountains, rocks, and mist, as well as how to apply color.
Figure Painting Step by Step by Wendon Blake Handsomely illustrated, easy-to-follow beginner's guide provides instructions for painting the head, torso, arm, and leg, as well as step-by-step demonstrations for painting seven female figures.
Watercolor by John Pike From one of America's most popular artists comes information on everything from advice on choosing a brush to producing a variety of washes, brush strokes, and textures. 166 illustrations.
Ways with Watercolor by Ted Kautzky Simple, direct language discusses color pigments, paper, and other supplies; washes, strokes, and use of accessories for special effects. Valuable instructions on composition. 125 illustrations, including 37 color plates.
