Watercolor in Motion: How to Create Powerful Paintings, Step by Step

by Birgit O'Connor

It's the interplay between water and paint that makes this medium so exciting. It's no wonder, then, that wet-into-wet is one of the most popular methods for painting in watercolor. This unique book/DVD workshop shows you how to "go with the flow," moving watercolor across the page to create gorgeous paintings.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

128 pages, Spiral-bound

First published April 11, 2008

Reviews

[Susan]

Good refresher

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for beginners.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explains staining, granulation, washes, and glazing really well, with lots of detail.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book on the watercolor painting technique of painting with a controlled amount of water and large brushes. O'Connor paints large paintings and this technique works well for her. The accompanying CD is a great addition to this book as it demostrates her technique to the viewer.