Creating Textured Landscapes with Pen, Ink and Watercolor

by Claudia Nice

Texture makes the difference between run-of-the-mill landscapes, and paintings that spring to life. In Creating Textured Landscapes with Pen, Ink and Watercolor, pen and ink is used to add depth, impact and textural contrast—the key to realism in landscape painting. With the help of reference photos and field sketches, the author shows how to create realistic and colorful paintings of landscapes ranging from expansive mountain vistas to more intimate vignettes. Various components of landscape paintings are simplified for the reader and brought together throughout each chapter into full-page finished landscapes, giving readers a goal to work towards. The tools demonstrated are simple and fun to use plus pen and ink is used to enhance the more highly textured areas of the paintings.

Genres: Art, Drawing, Nonfiction, Reference

156 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 4, 2007

About the author

Claudia Nice, a native of the Pacific Northwest, attended the University of Kansas, but gained her realistic pen, ink, and watercolor techniques from sketching nature.

She spent over 15 years traveling across North America for Koh-I-Noor/Rapidograph and more recently Grumbacher as an art consultant, conducting seminars, work shops, and demonstrations at various schools, clubs, shops, and trade shows. Her relaxed, informative method of instruction is geared to put the beginner at ease, and encourage the seasoned artist to new heights.

Claudia has authored over a dozen successful books, including "Creating Textures in Pen & Ink With Watercolor." This fully illustrated text book was not only a Northlight "Book of the Month," but a best seller for F & W Publications. Her art work has won numerous awards and is often found in leading art instruction magazines.

Reviews

[Rita · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poor resolution to images

I have the kindle version. I read on my iPad. A good portion of the book is written in the images along with the drawing. The resolution of the images in the kindle version is too low to even read in all instances. To enlarge them, makes them pixelated. I would comment on the content if I could even read it.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent study guide

Claudia Nice is an excellent teacher for watercolor and ink painting. I have several other books of hers on animals, buildings, etc. She goes over every detail, even what materials she uses and trusts. If you are serious about learning this mixed media art you have to get her books. Go to Amazon and search her name or Google her name. You can't go wrong, she is a great teacher. I've learned so much from her!

[Reneesarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book with innovative techniques.

This is a very good book for learning some creative and innovative techniques to use when painting watercolors. The instruction is clear and useful and the examples are very skilled and delightful paintings. I will be spending a lot time with this book.

[Marcus Gunaratnam · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Tuor d force of depicting texture in watercolour painting.

A truly comprehensive expose' of techniques to Acheive textures in watercolour landscapes, augmented by pen and ink.
Profusely illustrated and a must for any aspiring landscape painters library.

[KC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent instruction book regarding how to create textured, detailed art using watercolor, pen and ink, pencils, and simple household items. Well-written and beautifully illustrated. Highly recommend!

[Asim Bakhshi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing by way of tutoring but some good exercises and ideas.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contains some detailed methods for creating effects such as pitted rocks, moving water, distant vistas

[Zyffyr · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars ✨
Excellent detailed techniques for pen and ink drawing and watercolor. Will be buying this book.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear instructions, wonderful inspiration. I would buy anything by Claudia Nice.

[Vickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful images

Claudia is a wonderful artist and her paintings beautifully realistic. She gives complete instructions but is up to you to apply your creativity. Pen and ink is a medium you will not just pick up. You must apply the methods she writes about and practice, practice, practice.

[Wynmar Kevyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lot's of materials and techniques we should know. very informative cover to cover.

[Linny · Rating 3 out of 5]

very helpful for pen/watercolor technique, actually buildup process.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice does a great job breaking down the step to achieve realistic landscapes with ink and watercolor. Great illustrations and explanations.

[Debra Lowman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely book. Nice gives clear guidance and instructions that are easy to put in to practice. There is a lot to learn here.