Watercolour in 10 Steps

by Patricia Seligman

Beginning painters can succeed on their very first attempt by following a new approach to painting that's distilled into ten easy sequences. The process starts with tips on choosing a workable subject, then moves into a series of skill practices on a separate sketchpad. Once the painter feels comfortable with the techniques, it's time to transfer them onto the painting, with fully illustrated instructions of each step, and finished paintings that highlight each skill practice. Next come the secrets of color mixing and the use of pencils and brushes, as well as advice on establishing tonal areas, layer buildup, object edges, colors, highlights, light and shadow, and background. The final applying the finishing touches that make the painting look professional.

Genres: Art

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2006

Reviews

[Karen]

I read through this and think it is the best of this subject pretty muvh for starting out with painting with water colors. Beautiful pictures and step by step instructions. would recommend it, though I will have to check it out at the library again since I still have not gotten my paints.It's a beginning though.