The Complete Watercolor Course

Now in paperback, this handbook covers all the essentials for creating beautiful, translucent watercolor paintings. 500+ full-color, step-by-step photos.

This book begins with equipment and materials and how they are used--paints, palettes, paper, brushes, boards and easels are all fully explained with tips on a variety of alternatives. It continues with an introduction to the basic techniques required to start painting and the different effects of color washes and stippling. Then, using step-by-step examples, the book builds up a whole series of different treatments which enable the reader to see how a painting grows. The course also includes alternative techniques, how to rescue a painting, further skills, and how to mount and frame your work--Jacket.

Discover the great potential of watercolours and how to achieve professional results from wet-into-wet washes, through to the elegance of dry brush techniques, all from an award-winning author. Acclaimed artist John Raynes also covers more complex techniques using glazes and additives on a range of papers to give an enormous variety of effects and finishes. With watercolour being the most popular medium for aspiring artists today, "The Complete Watercolour Course" is the perfect companion to encourage any watercolourist. With dozens of inspiring examples and hundreds of easy-to-follow step-by-step techniques, this book offers useful tips and helpful advice to build your confidence and skill.

Brilliant guide by renowned artist tells all, from basics to creating masterful landscapes, portraits, and figures. Full-color sections follow evolution of seven of the author's own watercolors. 37 color and over 100 black-and-white illustrations.

There is no shortage of books on painting, but there are few—if any—which so thoughtfully and systematically teach you how to progressively build your skills as a beginner or a sophisticated artist. If you ready to discover the endless possibilities of painting with watercolor, then explore this elusive medium with accomplished painting instructor Michael Crespo. This highly regarded how-to will assist both the seasoned artist seeking to reinvigorate their technique, and the beginner seeking a variety of watercolor approaches. Structured after Crespo’s a long running and popular painting course, this step-by-step guide to watercolor painting covers elementary, intermediate, and advanced techniques. Topics include brush movement, color plans, washes, gouache, surface unity, chiaroscuro and others. Each lesson is paired with thought-provoking practice exercises plus examples of student work as they progress through the course. Crespo’s celebrated teaching style shines in lessons that are useful, versatile, and engaging. Watercolor Class encourages creative exploration and growth from painters of all skill levels, and above all, a profound appreciation for the enchanting art of watercolor.

Offering advice on choosing materials and step-by-step instructions on traditional techniques, a guide to watercolor painting covers color theory, composition, and painting styles, and explores the main subject areas of painting, from landscapes to portraits.

A comprehensive and practical guide to watercolor painting from sought-after instructor and acclaimed artist Leslie Frontz that answers the two most common questions students at all levels want to know: What am I doing wrong? and How do I decide what to do instead? In the tradition of the eminently practical, top-selling guides such as How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself, The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted, and Problem Solving for Oil Painters, this straightforward handbook offers a fresh approach to watercolor mastery that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Through thoughtful discussion, expert instruction, and in-depth step-by-step demonstrations, Leslie Frontz shows readers how to eliminate common barriers to achieve beautiful, captivating watercolor paintings. Beginning with teaching readers how to see with an artist's eye, Frontz then establishes how watercolor painters build on this skill by making timely decisions throughout the creation process.