Watercolor: For the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz) [Spiral-bound]

John Cassidy (Editor), Thacher Hurd (Editor)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Klutz

Most of the pages in this book are actual watercolor paper with blank space reserved for the use of the reader/painter (that's you). Comes with a palette of six artist-quality watercolors and a brush. Most importantly, this book also comes with the artwork, technique tips and encouragement of renowned illustrator Thacher Hurd.

Comes With: A set of watercolors, a brush

• Create wonderful things • Be good • Have fun

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 72 pages
• Publisher: Klutz; Book and Access edition (August 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878257447
• ISBN-13: 978-1878257444
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Art > Painting
  • #31 in Books > Arts & Photography > Painting > Watercolor
  • #89 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Crafts & Hobbies

Customer Reviews

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71 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a beginner (like I am) get this book!, May 27, 2001

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Diane Moore - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Watercolor: For the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz) (Spiral-bound)

I am extremely intimidated by painting, so I took baby steps and bought this book. It comes with some beautiful watercolors that are rich and color--and a brush as well.

They start you off with painting some small pictures, even blobs if you are comfortable with it, and you will be amazed to see how much your lil paintings look like paintings instead of a piece of crap (which is what i expected---can i say crap?) anyway, they give you pages where you can "play" and you don't start color mixing and other frightening things until later.

Later on, you do landscapes and play around with some light and shadow. Its like the fisher price version of learning to paint!! Sometimes, my pictures blended in with their little pictures along the way, which made me happy. They just turn something very scary, into something a lil more easy.

If you run out of paints or brushes, or you want some more paper, there's a phone number in the back you can call to order some more!! I love klutz products, cause I am one!! Highly recommended!!

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scared of watercolors? Paint this book!, June 14, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Watercolor: For the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz) (Spiral-bound)

This fun, whimsical book takes the mystery and frustration out of painting with watercolors. Learn watercolor basics by following the book's simple instructions and then practicing alongside on its watercolor-paper pages. Witty sidebar commentator Thatcher Hurd adds humor to an otherwise indimidating process. Discover what makes you the best painter you know--paint this book and unmask your watercolor painting personality

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and fun even for a crusty old artist, March 9, 2006

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P. R. Ecker "Rubyview" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Watercolor: For the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz) (Spiral-bound)

Watercolor for the Artistically Undiscovered has been a fun workbook for our whole family. My daughter received one for a gift and it was so entertaining we had to order two more so everyone could sit and do it together. The book's layout is in page by page exercises that might inspire further fun and thinking, as well as build on each other to create a more versatile way of looking at painting. In my opinion, the most fun part is being able to paint in a book and even cut out parts and glue them elsewhere. Kids have a chance to breakout from the usual parental mantra of "Be sure not to write in the book, watch out with the paint...". The pages are very sturdy and good quality and the author's sense of humour is wonderful. I have my very own copy to play in, which is sometimes just the thing to inspire me in my own work. And well, there is something about turning squiggles into bugs....