With the golden touch of Mark and Mary Willenbrink, new artists really can have fun while they master the basics of watercolor. This highly visual guide shows absolute beginners how to express their creative sides through painting. Even people who've never picked up a brush will be amazed at how easy it is to complete their first project. Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner walks readers through such essential topics as materials, value, color and composition. There are also helpful demonstrations on proper brush technique and planning a painting. The Willenbrinks then lead budding artists through 15 rewarding projects. Readers are sure to come away with a painting they'd be proud to give as a gift or hang on the wall! Trained as a commercial artist, Mark Willenbrink currently teaches watercolor classes and is a contributing editor for Watercolor Magic magazine. Mary Willenbrink obtained a Master's degree in counseling and continues her work as a writer. As a husband and wife team. Mark and Mary have been writing together for over five years.
Mark Willenbrink writes and illustrates articles for watercolour magazines and teaches courses on drawing and watercolour techniques. He started as a commercial artist, worked as a freelance illustrator and is now a full-time artist.
