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Watercolor for the Serious Beginner: Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Painter (Practical Art Books) [Paperback]

Mary Whyte (Author)
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Practical Art Books July 1, 1997
Develop from a serious beginner into a dedicated professional artist. This book speaks to readers who have a strong desire to become accomplished watercolorists. Even if you've never tried the medium before, if you're committed to learning, you will soon discover how to achieve the luminous effects found in the paintings throughout these pages.

Beginning with an overview of materials and the basics of drawing, composition, color, and value, Mary Whyte then shares with readers her expertise in the techniques of watercolor painting. Practical instruction and illustrated step-by-step demonstrations are provided, covering the genres of still life, landscape, and figures and portraits.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Watson-Guptill (July 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0823056600
  • ISBN-13: 978-0823056606
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites!, July 9, 2000
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This is a comprehensive book well worth your time and money. I especially like the instructional step-by-step color demonstrations which include still life, landscape, and figures and portraits.
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4.0 out of 5 stars very usefull book, July 23, 2006
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I am an adult beginner exploring watercolor painting. This book has really good information about getting started. I especially liked the information on paint characteristics, perspective, color value, and focal point. I have purchased booklets from my local hobbie shop chain that are much more expensive and give less comprehensive explanations. I found this book very helpful.
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51 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Intro, December 21, 2000
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This is an excellent introduction for the beginner. I also love her art. Other excellent, but more advanced, books are "The Art of Watercolor" by Charles Le Clair and "The Watercolorists Essential Notebook" by Gordon MacKenzie.
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When I was sixteen, I was awarded a scholarship to attend a watercolor class at a local art center. Read the first page
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permanent rose, round sable brush, liquid frisket, phthalo blue, ultramarine blue, raw sienna, damp brush, watercolor medium, masking fluid, cadmium red, beginning artists, flat wash, burnt sienna
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Mary Whyte, Suggested Exercises, Francesco Licciardi, John Falter, Courtesy of Phyllis Licciardi, Howard Watson, Janet Walsh, Nell Blaine
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