The Watercolor Artist's Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist - Hardcover

Scott, Marilyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0785819436 ISBN 13: 9780785819431

Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2005

Synopsis

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 colorsâ?¬â? 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 180,000 copies sold worldwide.

About this title

About the Author:

Marilyn Scott is a professional artist who works across a wide range of media. She studied painting at the Guildford School of Art and the Royal Academy of Painting in London. She is a respected practical art author.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0785819436
• ISBN 13: 9780785819431
• Binding: Hardcover-spiral
• Number of pages: 192