Using the Japanese hake brush, obtainable from most art and craft shops, Ron Ranson demonstrates how, because of its nature and size, it forces the watercolourist to simplify the subject matter and thus distil the essence of a scene. He also discusses the dissecting and dramatizing of the subject.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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This book enables anyone on earth to paint watercolor.,
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This review is from: Big Brush Watercolour (David & Charles Techniques in Watercolour) (Paperback)
A word to the wise is sufficient. That's why you don't need those small brushes to express those details in your painting. Paint freely and spiritfully with Ron Ranson is one thing a painter should try. A very good book for innovative painters.
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The best of Ranson's how-to books,
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This review is from: Big Brush Watercolour (David & Charles Techniques in Watercolour) (Paperback)
I've had a hardback copy of this book since it came out in 1989 in the UK and have used it a lot. It has a chatty, down-to-earth style, but also contains lots of very basic, useful hints for beginning watercolorists. Even if you don't want to use the hake brush he recommends, you can still learn lots and loosen up your style. One of my favorite books, if not my favorite artist!
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Big Brush Watercolor by Ron Ranson,
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This review is from: Big Brush Watercolour (David & Charles Techniques in Watercolour) (Paperback)
Another book by a modern master, Ron should've called this the "Technique Bible". He keeps no secrets, and shares all knowledge in a very informal and down-to-earth style. Opening one of his books is like greeting an old, dear friend, and this one's no exception.He details everything, from his choice of a few brushes to what to do with them. Everything for a beginning watercolorist is here, and a few tricks for the intermediate to advanced, also. A well-written and well-illustrated book.
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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