How to Draw and Paint: Watercolor Workshop HT213 (v. 1) [Paperback]

Rose Edin (Author)

Book Description

Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone.

Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again.

What you'll learn from this book ...

• How to use the color wheel and basic color harmonies to achieve pleasing results with watercolor

• A variety of approaches for creating interesting compositions

• The processes and materials involved in painting with watercolors

• Rules that apply to painting still lifes, landscapes, floral compositions, and human figures

• A special technique that allows extraordinary color mixing directly on the paper

• Tips on achieving unique effects with plastic wrap, salt, and liquid mask

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Dear Art Enthusiast,

Today may be your fist time using a Walter Foster art book, or it may be the continuation of a long-term relationship with our products. Either way, this book will delight you.

Like all of our art books, this title was written with careful attention to detail. It includes detailed illustrations that will bring you a satisfying learning experience and hours of enjoyment. Walter Foster Publishing knows that artists are eager to learn, sharpen their skills and talents, and experience new artistic horizons. And while you may not be in a position to take private lessons, Walter Foster offers you the next best thing--step-by-step, do-it-yourself art instruction books that are entertaining and affordable.

Our books are authored by some of the best artists in America, and you can be sure our quality standards and color presentations are at the highest possible levels. For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing instructional art books and products to million of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. Most of all, we hope you have fun in the process!

From the Author

Acrylic paints are probably more fun and easier to control than any other medium I’ve worked in. A forgiving medium -- especially if you’re just starting out -- acrylic has quick-drying properties that allow you to paint over areas of your work without delay. And the various acrylic mediums available offer a wide range of possible modifications -- such as slowing the drying time, thinning the paints, or building up texture -- allowing you to create a variety of effects. All this makes acrylic ideal for depicting subjects and scenes from around the world, with their wide diversity of texture and color. Combine these advantages with the fact that acrylic also cleans up easily with soap and water, and it’s hard to argue against acrylic as a painting medium! I hope you enjoy the experience of working with acrylic as you paint the scenes featured in this book. From a lush, tropical Hawaiian waterfall and a warm Mediterranean sunset to an old-world landmark and a busy European street scene -- with acrylic, you can capture it all. --Tom Swimm --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929261232
• ISBN-13: 978-0929261232
• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 10.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,772,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars no, get out and see, January 22, 2010

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This review is from: How to Draw and Paint: Watercolor Workshop HT213 (v. 1) (Paperback)

art is to be seen, to learn to look, sorry these books do not get it for me. As an artist of 50 years, one learns to see then create.