Walter Foster How To Series: Watercolor HT229 Seascapes ISBN: 1560100664

These How to Draw and Paint Series books show amateur artists how to re-create a variety of inspiring paintings in Watercolor, from the initial sketches to the final details. Each book features a specific subject and explains a number of watercolor techniques, special effects, and art concepts. And every title explores each artist's particular method of developing a painting and using the medium to its fullest. Book specifications: Paperback, 32 pgs., 10 1/4 in. x 13 3/4 in. Publisher: Walter Foster, 2003

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Walter Foster How To Series: Watercolor HT276 Landscapes ISBN: 156010614X

These How to Draw and Paint Series books show amateur artists how to re-create a variety of inspiring paintings in Watercolor, from the initial sketches to the final details. Each book features a specific subject and explains a number of watercolor techniques, special effects, and art concepts. And every title explores each artist's particular method of developing a painting and using the medium to its fullest. Book specifications: Paperback, 32 pgs., 10 1/4 in. x 13 3/4 in. Publisher: Walter Foster, 2003

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Walter Foster Watercolor: A Complete Painting kit for Beginners watercolor kit

This is the perfect introductory kit for anyone who wants to learn the wonderful art of watercolor painting. Inside is everything needed to get started, including a full-color project book filled with inspiration and ideas. The project book begins with information on art tools and materials and then covers the basics, such as watercolor techniques, color theory, and color mixing. Kit contains step-by-step project book, six tubes watercolor paints, one paint palette, one round paintbrush, one flat paintbrush, one sea sponge, sea salt and five sheets watercolor paper.

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Walter Foster Watercolor Mixing Directory Watercolor Mixing Directory ISBN: 1560109025

This easy-to-use directory explains color theory by demonstrating a range of color mixing techniques. Color mixing can be tricky at first; but with a little practice and this all-in-one resource, you'll soon get the hang of it The book features more than 50 carefully selected colors that, when used with a basic palette, will provide you with more than 2,000 color mixing options and glaze effects. Authors: Moira Clinch and David Webb Format: wire-bound hardback, 256 pgs., 5 3/4 in. x 7 3/4 in. Publisher: Walter Foster, 2006

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Walter Foster 80 Watercolor Painting References 80 Watercolor Painting References ISBN: 1560109424

This book is the perfect resource for artists in need of inspiration. Inside you'll find a variety of painting subjects and styles with 80 lovely watercolor references – from landscapes and seascapes to still lives and animal portraits. The book includes two sheets of transfer paper and 60 templates. Format: wire-bound paperback, 144 pgs., 9 in. x 12 in. Publisher: Walter Foster, 2006

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Dover Watercolor Landscapes Step-By-Step Watercolor Landscapes Step-By-Step

Watecolorists paint more landscapes than any other subject. This easy-to-follow guide, enhanced with 122 illustrations, including 60 in full color, contains all the information artists (novice and experienced alike) need to paint a successful watercolor landscape. You'll learn how to use washes, drybrush, and wet-in-wet techniques to paint mountains, rocks, and mist as well as how to apply color when painting the sky, trees, and terrain. The heart of the book can be found in seven expert step-by-step painting demonstrations that allow you to study and master every significant operation involved in rendering deciduous and evergreen trees, hills, a lake, snow and ice, clouds, and a sunset. You'll also find a wealth of helpful hints on selecting landscape subjects, composition, lighting, brushwork, and much more. Paperback, 64 pages.ISBN:486402800. DOVER

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Dover Ways with Watercolor Ways with Watercolor

Simple, direct language and 125 purposeful illustrations including 37 color plates show beginners how to handle the medium. Teacher and master watercolorist Ted Kautzky discusses color pigments, paper, and other supplies, as well as washes, strokes, and the use of accessories for special effects. Valuable instructions on composition and related subjects are interwoven throughout the text. Also included are many demonstrations and challenging practice material. Paperback book measures 8 3/8 in. x 11 in., 144 pages. Dover Publications, 2004. ISBN 0486439542

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Dover Watercolor Watercolor ISBN: 0486447839

From one of America's favorite artists comes one of the most popular watercolor books ever written. Drawing upon a lifetime of perfecting the craft he loves, author John Pike provides artists at all levels of expertise with information on everything from choosing a brush and selecting and composing subject matter to producing a variety of washes, brush strokes, and textures. The book is abundantly illustrated with 166 of the author's own famous paintings. Book specifications: paperback, 224 pgs., 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006.

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Sterling Painting Class: Watercolor Painting Class: Watercolor ISBN: 1402740913

This complete on-the-page class teaches every aspect of the watercolorist's art, from the pigments, paints, palettes, and papers to drawing techniques and color harmony, in nine beautiful projects. Numerous examples of lovely artwork appear throughout to illustrate the points. Format: paperback, 160 pgs., 9 in. x 11 3/8 in. Publisher: Sterling, 2006

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Batsford Botanical Illustration: Painting with Watercolours Botanical Illustration: Painting with Watercolours ISBN: 9780713490527

Award-winning botanical artist Siriol Sherlock reveals the secrets behind her stunning and luminous watercolor plant portraits. The book features simple techniques that create impressive results. Over 150 beautifully illustrated examples of the finest botanical art are included. Author: Siriol Sherlock Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 10 3/4 in. Publisher: Batsford, 2007

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