Start to Paint with Watercolours

by Arnold Lowrey

Arnold Lowrey is a popular and experienced author and artist, well-known on both sides of the Atlantic. In this new edition of his popular book 'Starting to Paint' (Search Press, 2003) he offers an inspiring and creative introduction to watercolours, and in clear, simple-to-understand terms he explores the materials and techniques you will need to start painting. Using a vibrant and colourful palette, he clearly illustrates all the techniques from laying initial washes and capturing atmosphere to adding interest and detail - and includes a series of step-by-step demonstrations to build up skills. Before you realise it you will be painting your own beautiful paintings - with this fresh, innovative introduction to watercolours.

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2016

Reviews

[Nancy Nash Keefer]

The book needs a vocabulary list and some examples of step-by-step techniques, showing what, for example, a wash consistency looks like or explains how to make a glaze.