Watercolour Fast & Loose

by Ron Ranson

Originally published in 1993, an exploration of painting in watercolour using a free style which encourages loose, impressionistic paintings that reflect the artist's personality. Techniques and methods are demonstrated using large brushes and a limited palette, with details of the basics of colour, tone, composition and equipment.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 24, 1987

Reviews

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always find that studying the water color masters valuable. Though I would have liked to see more color photos in this book, I am slowly appreciating the black and white ones. There is a lesson to be learned by focusing on values rather than color. It seemed like it took me forever to get through the book but I didn't want to rush it.

[Glen Thickett · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read, and has a focus on how to paint rather than a lot of basic stuff about buying materials.

Advocates a simple style, with minimum kit.

Inspiring enough to want to buy a couple of brushes and give it a go.

[Libbeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

My copy of this was published in 1987