Watercolor For The Fun Of It

Have fun with watercolors--even if you don't know how to paint! Begin painting right away with the friendly, insightful guidance of veteran art instructor John Lovett. Easy-to-follow step-by-step guidelines help you pick papers, mix colors and start painting in watercolor fast. Splash it, pour it, lift it and feather it, or combine it with gesso or waterproof ink for unusual effects. You'll learn just how much fun painting in watercolor can be!

The perfect book for learning how to paint people! For beginning artists, painting family and friends can be one of the most challenging techniques to master; however, Painting People will change that! This sixth and final book in the Watercolor for the Fun of It series provides simple, basic instruction using the author's easy-to-emulate realistic style. Michaelin Otis provides 13 step-by-step demonstrations that show adults and children in various poses including head and shoulders, seated, standing, group compositions, and profiles. You'll learn how to draw and compose your subjects, mix skin tones and hair colors, and how to make a great painting using photographs. A Quick-Start Guide provides an overview of the materials you'll need and the book's glossary will familiarize you with watercolor terms. With this easy-to-use instruction guide, you can start having fun painting your loved ones today!

A beginner's guide to painting landscapes with water colors presents step-by-step instructions to complete more than 25 different projects, covering the various tools, techniques, and principles of watercolor painting.

Watercolor for the fun of it, perfect for beginners!

Presents a variety of approaches to watercolor, both traditional and non-objective, each demonstration offering a unique way to express your subject matter. Full of ideas with which to experiment on your own personal journey through watercolor.

Take a journey through Gina Lee Kim's watercolor palette--with each chapter representing one of the standard colors found in the color wheel. Learn how to merge watercolor and mixed media together without the stress of having to draw out a composition before getting started. Each chapter will demonstrate a unique project and technique, along with a gallery of inspiring works. You will also learn about the emotional symbolism of each color. • An approachable, stress-free introduction to watercolor; fine drawing skills are not a requirement • Explore each color in the color wheel, while learning about their mixing qualities and the emotional symbolism of colors • Tips and advice on carving out time to create, sharing your work with others, and owning your own voice • 12 step-by-step demonstrations show how to merge watercolor with a bit of mixed media

Enjoy the meditative art of watercolor with simple supplies, forty colorful illustrated lessons, and easy step-by-step instructions! For a soothing boost of creativity and whimsy, try your hand at watercolor. With a few simple steps, anyone can discover their artistic side and achieve moments of peace and tranquility. Forty straightforward lessons promise fun and colorful results -- no pressure and no skill required. This simple painting medium produces colorful, modern paintings to adorn invitations, gifts, and walls. The forty lessons cover useful topics like: Painting on vacation Painting your pets Layering colors Mixing colors Painting flowers and plants The supplies are simple: a basic palette of watercolors, a selection of brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. Your bright, whimsical art is guaranteed to bring color to any gray day. It's never too late to pick up a new hobby -- start painting your own beautiful cards and artwork today!