Beginning Watercolor: Tips and Techniques for Learning to Paint in Watercolor

Description

From the first brushstroke to the finishing touch, let the Portfolio series guide you as you begin your artistic journey in watercolor painting. Beginning Watercolor teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in watercolor. This helpful resource begins with a basic introduction to the essential tools and materials artists need to get started, including choosing the right paintbrushes, watercolor paints, sketchbooks, and canvas. Additionally, artists will learn the fundamentals of watercolor, as well as a variety of painting techniques, including creating washes, mixing colors, creating soft blends, rendering realistic textures, and working wet-into-wet. Beginning Watercolor guides beginners through a series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects covering a variety of watercolor methods and techniques, including helpful tips and advice when painting landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and more. With helpful tips and detailed, beautiful artwork to guide and inspire, Beginning Watercolor is the perfect resource for watercolor artists just getting started in this colorful medium. Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 3 Copyright......Page 4 Table of Contents......Page 5 INTRODUCTION......Page 6 GETTING STARTED......Page 9 WORKING WITH WATER......Page 21 PAINTING NATURAL FEATURES......Page 39 BRINGING LANDSCAPES TO LIFE......Page 49 MOVING TO MAN-MADE STRUCTURES......Page 71 BUILDING ON THE BODY......Page 85 CAPTURING REFLECTIONS......Page 115 ABOUT THE AUTHOR......Page 130