The Watercolor Artist's Bible

This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in a perfect size for readers to keep handy in the studio and reference often. The stylish design of this book along with the interior photographs illustrations and diagrams make the learning process simple and fun for beginning painters and provides useful tips for more advanced artists.This book is divided into three sections. In the first section you will find practical advice on choosing the necessary tools and equiopment as well as hints on mixing colors��one of the trickier skills to master until you have learned some of the basic properties of color. Next the techniques used in watercolor painting are explained in detail from the most basic like laying washes and reserving highlights to some of the more unusual and exciting methods like wax-resist or spattering paint. Tutorials and more than 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrate how to paint a wide range of subjects including landscapes buildings people and still life. Over 180000 copies sold worldwide.

Hardcover-spiral: 192 pages

Publisher: Chartwell Books (May 19 2009)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0785819436

ISBN-13: 978-0785819431

Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.7 x 8.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds