Comprehensive, popular guide by renowned artist and teacher presents a full course of watercolor painting, from basics to creating landscapes; painting portraits and figures; drawing; following design principles; and matting, framing, and selling completed works. Two full-color sections show how to create 7 of the author's watercolors. 37 color illustrations, over 100 black-and-white illustrations.
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Acrylic Watercolor Painting by Wendon Blake Excellent step-by-step coverage of painting surfaces, colors, and mediums as well as basic techniques: washes, wet-in-wet, drybrush, more. 75 paintings demonstrate extraordinary variety of techniques. 126 illustrations, including 21 in full color.
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.
Painting Trees and Landscapes in Watercolor by Ted Kautzky Comprehensive advice on painting landscape components such as plant life, puddles, rain, and fog. Includes composition, value arrangement, balance, rhythm, pattern, and the structure of trees. 127 illustrations. 16 pages in full color.
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.
Hensche on Painting by John W. Robichaux, Dorothy Billiu-Hensche Hensche taught students to "see the light, not the object," says his biographer Robichaux, who in this book reveals the basic painting philosophy and methodology of a great teacher.
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.
