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Watercolor Simplified

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I would give this book more than 5 stars, if I could. This is my first review of anything, but I am so excited about this book that I just had to write about it. I've been painting for about 6 months now, so I'd consider myself still very much a beginner. I'm currently taking my second 6 week course and have completed two workshops. Even though I'm only half-way through this book I feel I've learned more than my courses and workshops combined. Pat Weaver has some simple, but necessary exercises that really explain how to get the most out of painting with watercolor. It's not an easy medium and out of the 4 instructors (courses and workshops) only one clinician ever helped me learn about mixing colors (she only used 3 colors in her workshop) and showed me the beauty of glazing. Unfortunately, that wasn't until the end of the 6 hour workshop. I just finished one of the exercises in Pat's book and had I done this first I would have gotten way more out of my course and both workshops. Though my current instructor loaned me this book I'm ordering one for my own library. I highly recommend this book.

Of all the hundreds of art books I have, this is my favorite. Pat Weaver has a delightful painting style and is an extraordinary teacher. She is not one to condone the "tricks" of watercolor. She believes that learning to draw is essential . . . and possible. Tracing or projecting is frowned upon so she begins by explaining her dot to dot method of drawing. She then goes into color theory and picking a palette. Mrs. Weaver is a direct painter who chooses a limited palette and her paintings are bold, strong, and colorful. She ends the book with many step by step demos. After reading her book, I discovered that Mrs. Weaver teaches not only in Florida, but around the country and around the world. I have been fortunate enough to have taken some of her watercolor workshops. Her delightful personality is reflected in this book. This is a no-nonsense, informative reference for painters of all levels.

I checked this book out of the library, and like it a great deal. However, for my purposes (I am only a self-taught "baby watercolorist"), it is a bit too advanced for me. After I have developed some confidence and experience in watercolor painting, I will buy this book.

Wonderful book, out of print so lucky still available on Amazon! Pat teaches a lot about color theory. Makes it easy to understand.

I never received the book. But, I had recently taken a Water Color workshop from the author, Pat Weaver, and had a chance to look at the book. She is excellent as a teacher, and the book is good as well.

One of the clearest books on watercolor ever. I absolutely love this book. If you go see my new watercolors at jcnowlin.com I think I might surprize you.