Easy Watercolor: Learn to Express Yourself

by Marcia Moses

“Beginners eager to try their hand should take Moses as their tutor. She sensitively guides readers through a complete starter course...discusses color and various time-honored techniques. Readers are then directed step-by-step through a series of projects of increasing difficulty...for inspiration and sheer enjoyment, she provides...a galleryof her own paintings....beautifully designed....An excellent place to start.”— Booklist.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art

160 pages, Hardcover

First published November 28, 2002

Reviews

[Jessica Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a great intro, and it inspired me to keep reading--that and the beautiful artwork! Plus, the way the book was laid out in specific sections (supples, techniques, etc) led me to find other resources about specific things I want to know more about. Where I take points off is the lack of detail behind the suggestion of certain supplies, or the inherent lack of availability of the one or two brands suggested. I'd have liked a description about what makes a good round brush, not "this size "and "this brand". There was also a lack of visual description when it comes to the technical. I'd have liked to see more pictures documenting a person painting, rather than progress photos of the painting. Other than that, this was a fun and inspiring little read!

[Raymond Keighley · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an instructive watercolour how to do book, l found it very insightful and helpful. I’m not known for my watercolour painting but I paint with acrylic paints. Many of the techniques can be used in acrylic painting. They are both using water to dilute the medium.
The sections that dealt with artistic development and philosophy applies to all artists.
Very good book and I like to more of her books.

[Charlie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not recommended

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't read many art books, but I felt like her instruction was fairly clear, but also somewhat incomplete. The artwork was fun to see. I do feel inspired to try a minimal palette now.

[Trudi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book on the techniques of watercolor. I think I want to lear.