The Watercolor Flower Artist's Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist (Artist's Bibles)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (694 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 078582281X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Tutorials and more than 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrate how to paint a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, people and still life. In the first section, you will find practical advice on choosing the necessary tools and equiopment as well as hints on mixing colors?"one of the trickier skills to master until you have learned some of the basic properties of color. This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy in the studio, and reference often. Next, the techniques used in watercolor painting are explained in detail, from the most basic like laying washes and reserving highlights to some of the more unusual and exciting methods like wax-resist or spattering paint. Over 180,000 copies sold worldwide.. The stylish design of this
"Tonnes of tutorials" according to Katherine R.. I love that about 70% of this book is step by step instructions on how to paint flowers in watercolour. Many watercolour books only have vague tips that are helpful in watercolour overall but don't teach you how to paint specific things. This book has both! The writing and images are clear and helpful. I think this book would be useful to all but the most advanced floral watercolour painters. I can't wait to complete all the flower paintings. Very pleased with this book.. Pros and Cons I received this book as a gift. I think it has its pros and cons. That's why I didn't give 5 stars.Pros: 1. has a great varieties of flowers. 2. teaches you different shapes and colors.3. provide great example of artworks from different artists and styles. Pros and Cons Cassie I received this book as a gift. I think it has its pros and cons. That's why I didn't give 5 stars.Pros: 1. has a great varieties of flowers. 2. teaches you different shapes and colors.3. provide great example of artworks from different artists and styles. 4. gives you general idea about paint, brushes, masking fluid, etc.Cons: 1.Doesn't progress in teaching. All the example are to the same degree of detail, which is not very detail. 2. Repeated color and shapes. Each color has many example, but they . . gives you general idea about paint, brushes, masking fluid, etc.Cons: 1.Doesn't progress in teaching. All the example are to the same degree of detail, which is not very detail. 2. Repeated color and shapes. Each color has many example, but they . "Not Much For An Artist Who's Been At It For Awhile, Better Suited For A Novice !" according to The PinUp Girl2B. As a working artist for Not Much For An Artist Who's Been At It For Awhile, Better Suited For A Novice ! As a working artist for 30 plus years, I decided to try something new by painting flowers. My main subjects are normally portraits , scenery and crafts but I've always wanted to try some of the beautiful floral still life's I've seen. After doing the traditional work I normally do,I figured I'd need some tips on how to bring my florals to life but this wasn't it. Most of the things I discovered from the book , were things I had already known and used before. It goes over choosing , paints, papers , us. 0 plus years, I decided to try something new by painting flowers. My main subjects are normally portraits , scenery and crafts but I've always wanted to try some of the beautiful floral still life's I've seen. After doing the traditional work I normally do,I figured I'd need some tips on how to bring my florals to life but this wasn't it. Most of the things I discovered from the book , were things I had already known and used before. It goes over choosing , paints, papers , us