Spending hours or even days on a watercolor painting can lead to dull, muddy results. But a surefire way to keep your paintings loose and fresh is to work quickly! In this informative, 64-page book, accomplished artist Paul Talbot-Greaves proves that painting in watercolor doesn't have to be an all-day event. In fact, an impressive landscape scene can be created in just 30 minutes or less, which Paul demonstrates in 27 step-by-step lessons. To discourage readers from overworking their paintings, the author breaks down each lesson into short blocks of time, indicating how many minutes should be spent on each stage. In addition, he provides practical information on tone, color, pattern, light, and more, so readers can improve their skills and develop their "artist's eye."
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Discover the benefits of completing a watercolor painting in 30 minutes or less
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About the Author
A professional watercolorist and art teacher, Paul Talbot-Greaves (West Yorkshire, UK) holds numerous workshops and demonstrations throughout the British Isles. He has been a member of several art organizations, including the International Guild of Artists, the British Watercolour Society, the Halifax Art Society, and the Society for All Artists (SAA). Paul has written for a number of UK publications, such as Paint and Artists & Illustrators Magazine, for which he is a regular contributor. He also has produced four art instruction videos and DVDs on watercolor painting.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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If you want easy step by step watercolour exercises to do, then this is the book for you!
It is full of useful information from the introduction to the closing words.
The simple instructions which accompany the 27 exercises enable even a novice to create little masterpieces in their own right.
The instructions are easy to follow and the illustrations are excellent. This is the best book of its kind for ease of use and will help anyone achieve success in watercolour painting.
It is full of useful information from the introduction to the closing words.
The simple instructions which accompany the 27 exercises enable even a novice to create little masterpieces in their own right.
The instructions are easy to follow and the illustrations are excellent. This is the best book of its kind for ease of use and will help anyone achieve success in watercolour painting.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I was so excited to order this book but when it arrived I found that the art lessons for each picture consist of 4 steps. Each step is accompanied by 1 paragraph and 1 picture per step. The paintings were disappointing. Maybe the book I received was a poor print copy but the paintings are drab as in many generations of photocopy. There are no bright highligts (they are dull) and the contrast is non existent, the darks are dull. In my opinion contrast is the most important aspect to learn and to get right in a watercolor painting. Well contrast is discussed as necessary in the paragraph but there is no visual to back it up. There is no great painting to aspire to. How can you learn to paint a great painting with good contrast without a great example of what constitutes good contrast and how to accomplish it. If I had looked through this book at the bookstore I would never have purchased it.
I'll try a few practice pictures because the painting look easy to sketch out but I will apply techniques that I am picking up from other books such as 'Creating Luminous Watercolor Landcapes' This artist suggests painting the same painting with different lighting (different times of day, different weather, gray day, bright day, stormy day in order to practice making every picture pop off the page.
I'll try a few practice pictures because the painting look easy to sketch out but I will apply techniques that I am picking up from other books such as 'Creating Luminous Watercolor Landcapes' This artist suggests painting the same painting with different lighting (different times of day, different weather, gray day, bright day, stormy day in order to practice making every picture pop off the page.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I have 2 or 3 beginner painting books and looked at a dozen more in the store picking which one I wanted to try, and this was my favorite so far. It gives you the basics you need to start painting and in a way to give a beginner some "instant results" so that they just don't get frustrated and quit -- that's huge for most people on a beginner book.
If you want something very in depth, perfectly step by step and detailed with 20 pages of instruction per picture -- this is not your book.
If you want something quick, easy, beginner oriented, and designed for quick (if not perfect) results -- try it out. If that's what you're looking for, I'm sure you'll learn something from this book.
If you want something very in depth, perfectly step by step and detailed with 20 pages of instruction per picture -- this is not your book.
If you want something quick, easy, beginner oriented, and designed for quick (if not perfect) results -- try it out. If that's what you're looking for, I'm sure you'll learn something from this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
lovely watercolor
fine book with great tips and techniques to add depth and joy to painting with watercolors, great for beginners and experienced artists
Published 2 months ago by Kathleen DesHotel
LOVE this book & the projects!
Terrific projects. Easy to follow and understand. Excellent tutorial for improving watercolor skills. Love it! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Debra Farley
Great way to loosen up
Like most beginners, overworking a watercolor is my biggest problem. This book has helped. It has enough instruction to get me started, but not so much that it's "paint by... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bet
Extremely helpful
I spent several years trying to paint watercolor with little success,which resulted in switching to abstract acrylics, which is something I can do. Read more
Published 7 months ago by jayday
the book is fine
The book is fine, beautiful and easy learn! For people who love watercolor landscapes it is a very recommended book
Published 9 months ago by Maria Carmo B. Junho
Watercolor Made Easy
Nice book I'm sure I'll enjoy. I think every artist strives to paint faster and not stress over too many details.
Published 12 months ago by W. Owens
Quick exercises for the busy amatuer
Painting has been a hobby of mine since I was three years old. I have a number of painting books already and don't really want yet another book on the basics of color theory, what... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tiki Marsala
Good for a Beginner
While I agree with the reviewer that the quality of the illustrations leaves something to be desired (though they are fine for the price) - otherwise this is a great book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Schroeder
Very enjoyable and practical.
First, you must be able to draw somewhat to do the exercises. This is not a drawing instruction book. It also helps to at least have dabbled in watercolor. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Masha
watercolor tutorial
Paul Talbot- Greaves are wonderful painter and instructor.
The book is easy to understand and full of step-by-step instructions. Read more
The book is easy to understand and full of step-by-step instructions. Read more
Published on June 12, 2009 by Metin Karaca
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