Watercolor: Landscapes: American Scenes (HT205) [Paperback]

Kolan Peterson (Author)

Book Description

Series: How to Draw and Paint

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 ...

• The step-by-step process of watercolor painting--from initial sketch to paint application and final details

• Tips on brush types and strokes used for specific effects

• Skills for designing an effective comosition, including placement of lights and darks and warms and cools

• The difference between a flat wahs and a graded wash; when to use each type

• Which colors to use for specific elements in landscape paintings

• Skills for painting difficult objects, such as foamy sea, large masses of trees, and snow

• Special watercolor techniques, including drybrush, split-brush, masking, wet-into-wet, and color lifting

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!

About the Author

Kolan Peterson was born and raised in Utah. It was during his childhood that he developed a love for the outdoors--which he says has been his greatest teacher and the inspiration for his paintings. The strong, crisp colors of his paintings reflect his passion.

Basically a self-taught artists, Peterson conducts summer workshops all along the West Coast and in Wyoming and his native Utah for students around the country. During the winter, he teaches his popular step-by-step watercolor approach throughout the Southwest. He is also sought after as a lecturer, judge, teacher, and popular demonstrator for art clubs throughout the Southwest.

Peterson's paintings hang in many public and private collections nationwide. He is also the author of Walter Foster book Special Effects in Watercolor. He and his wife, Sharon, maintain a studio in Hemet, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 092926147X
• ISBN-13: 978-0929261478
• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 10 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,216,306 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I asked for, November 22, 2009

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This review is from: Watercolor: Landscapes: American Scenes (HT205) (Paperback)

The book was the one I needed for my classes so it was just what I thought it would be, its very good for beginners.