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Watercolor for the Serious Beginner : Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Painter by Mary Whyte (1997, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0823056600
ISBN-13
9780823056606
eBay Product ID (ePID)
707621

Product Key Features

Book Title
Watercolor for the Serious Beginner : Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Painter
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Techniques / Watercolor Painting
Publication Year
1997
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art
Author
Mary Whyte
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
15.8 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
97-018887
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
751.42/2
Synopsis
The essential components of a good watercolour painting are outlined in this book. Basic materials, tools and various techniques are explained, and still-life, landscape, and figure painting are explored., Develop from a serious beginner into a dedicated professional artist. This book speaks to readers who have a strong desire to become accomplished watercolorists. Even if you've never tried the medium before, if you're committed to learning, you will soon discover how to achieve the luminous effects found in the paintings throughout these pages. Beginning with an overview of materials and the basics of drawing, composition, color, and value, Mary Whyte then shares with readers her expertise in the techniques of watercolor painting. Practical instruction and illustrated step-by-step demonstrations are provided, covering the genres of still life, landscape, and figures and portraits. You will learn how to: create wet-into-wet paintings, using varied brushstrokes for special effects handle edges, create textures, combine mediums, and correct mistakes find, arrange, and light unusual setups for still fifes prepare to paint outdoors, work on location, and depict architectural elements pose a model, replicate skin tones, and capture character with your paintbrush
LC Classification Number
ND2420.W52 1997

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