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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-100713489294
ISBN-139780713489293
eBay Product ID (ePID)46022389
Product Key Features
Book TitleWatercolor for Absolute Beginners
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicTechniques / Watercolor Painting
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorBill Whitsett
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight18.6 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal751.422
SynopsisWith a palette of just 6 colors, complete novices will achieve maximum success with minimum frustration as they learn the art of watercolor painting. Organized in a lesson-by-lesson approach, and generously illustrated with color photographs, each chapter focuses on one or two skills. Step by step, painters will learn how to work with color; master washes; and depict landscapes, fruits, flowers and other still life objects., With a palette of just six colors, true novices will achieve maximum success with minimum frustration as they learn the art of watercolor painting. Organized in a lesson-by-lesson approach, each chapter focuses on one or two skills and includes a series of practice exercises. Step-by-step, painters will learn how to choose materials and supplies and control the watercolors; work with analogous, complementary and triadic colors; master washes and other techniques; produce landscape elements such as skies, clouds, trees, and mountains; and depict fruits, flowers and other still life objects. Painting from photographs and the rules of composition are also discussed. Beautiful full-color illustrations offer plenty of inspiration and instruction.