Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner, Paperback by Palmer, Matthew NEW

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Type
Activity Book
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Features
Full Size Outlines Included
Country/Region of Manufacture
China
Intended Audience
Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
ISBN
9781844488254
Book Title
Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner : the Society for All Artists
Book Series
Absolute Beginner Art Ser.
Publisher
Search Press, The Limited
Item Length
11.1 in
Publication Year
2014
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.5 in
Author
Matthew Palmer
Genre
Art
Topic
Techniques / Watercolor Painting, Techniques / Painting, Techniques / Acrylic Painting
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Width
8.6 in
Number of Pages
128 Pages
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Publisher
Search Press, The Limited
ISBN-10
184448825X
ISBN-13
9781844488254
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Book Title
Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner : the Society for All Artists
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Techniques / Watercolor Painting, Techniques / Painting, Techniques / Acrylic Painting
Publication Year
2014
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art
Author
Matthew Palmer
Book Series
Absolute Beginner Art Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Length
11.1 in
Item Width
8.6 in

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"Sophisticated enough for intermediate or advanced artists while accessible enough for those with just a bit of experience drawing or painting, this volume will have wide appeal." Library Journal, Library Journal - Jan 15 2025 Palmer (Watercolour Animals for the Absolute Beginner) presents an updated edition of his bestselling book, offering readers fresh artwork and numerous tips gleaned from years of teaching watercolor painting. Starting with a detailed look at needed materials, Palmer discusses the qualities of various paper weights and textures and helpfully includes photos of different brush types to aid readers in identifying them. Appreciating that new watercolor artists may struggle with underlying drawings, Palmer illustrates simple but effective tricks for rendering buildings, animals, people, and objects, and also gives readers exercises for practicing single and two-point perspective. Palmer covers topics including composition, light and shadow, and the importance of tonal contrast in creating realistic depth, as well as techniques like using masking fluid to preserve highlights. Recommending two alternative sets of primary colors, Palmer shows which additional colors can be made by mixing them and also advises readers on creating shadow tones. VERDICT Palmer's detailed landscapes are likely to intimidate beginner artists, but the wealth of practical advice he offers should aid those who feel confident enough to try to replicate his paintings.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
751.422
Table Of Content
Introduction 6 Materials 8 Easy drawing for painting 12 Composition 16 Easy perspective 18 Light & shade 22 Colour 26 Watercolour techniques 30 Painting skies 36 Painting trees 40 Painting water 48 Painting figures 52 Your first watercolour 56 Seascape 70 Snow scene 80 Mountains and lakes 92 Waterfalls 104 All rounder 116 Index 128
Synopsis
This book is a comprehensive course in watercolour landscape painting by expert Society of All Artists tutor, Matthew Palmer. Matthew is renowned for his beautiful, detailed paintings and his ability to teach effective painting using simple techniques. He teaches over 150 pupils per week and also appears regularly on TV. The book begins with excellent advice for the beginner, including, easy drawing for painting, composition, easy perspective, light and shade, colour, and how to paint skies, tree, water and figures in watercolour. There are then six simple step by step painting exercises, and each exercise leads into a more developed step by step painting project, including a windmill, seascape, snow scene, mountains and lakes, bluebell stream and an all-rounder featuring a landscape with buildings and figures. The exercises are ideal for beginners and the main projects will also build skills for improving artists. A pull-out outline drawing is provided for every exercise and main project, and Matthew shows step by step how to transfer these onto watercolour paper. Like best-selling artist, Terry Harrison, Matthew has an accessible style, plenty of tips and tricks for beginners and his own range of brushes and colours to make things easier (though readers can use alternatives).
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  • by gloriawilliam_6
    Nov 07, 2018

    Good Book, informative.

    The book itself is very informative. My problem for not rating it higher is the fact that maybe my first book should have been one that teaches people how to draw.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • by ukeyman
    Jul 29, 2024

    A great book to learn how to watercolor!

    Great book! Helpful showing step by step instructions to help a beginner achieve excellent results. The writer of this book is an excellent teacher! I highly recommend this book!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: mers_goodwill

  • by dave_743856
    Jul 19, 2023

    Title precisely describes the contents for the beginner

    Good overview of watercolor techniques as a stepping off point for those interested in exploring the medium.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: parkwoodcollecting

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