[PDF] No Experience Required People In Watercolor eBook

Author : Wendy Mattson
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,88 MB
Release : 2006-02-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781581807196

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Start painting today! If you want to paint people but don't know where to start, this is the perfect book for you! With this practical guide, you can paint any person confidently and successfully in watercolor. Inside are easy-to-grasp concepts, simple painting techniques and no-fuss color advice you can put into practice right now, even if you've never worked in watercolor before. You'll learn how to re-create various skin tones, hairstyles, facial features, body details and the key characteristics that make each person unique, whether you're painting adults or children. Also, you'll discover how to develop an attractive setting or background that fits your subject. Twelve easy skill-building exercises and 19 step-by-step demonstrations take the fear out of painting people. Lots of tips and a little humor make it easy and fun! Grab your brushes and let's get started! This is the sixth book in the No Experience Required! series from North Light Books. Budding artists will find success with the reliable step-by-step instruction and plentiful illustrations found in each volume. No Experience Required! focuses on familiar subjects, simple compositions and a realistic style that builds confidence in beginning artists. Most importantly, you'll have fun creating beautiful drawings and paintings.

Author : Gary Greene
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,36 MB
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781581806267

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Start drawing and painting today! If you're interested in drawing and painting with colored and watercolor pencils but don't know where to start, this is the perfect book for you! Inside is all the information you need to quickly master these two versatile and inexpensive mediums for beautiful results. In no time, you'll discover the basic pencil techniques you need to get started, as well as the secrets to re-creating a variety of textures including flower petals, weathered wood, glass, metal and more! Nine skill-building exercises and 23 step-by-step demonstrations show you how to use each medium separately or combine them for amazingly realistic artwork. A complete list of materials eliminates any guesswork, and the book's Quick Tips, Words to Know, and glossary put you on the fast track to artistic success. The possibilities are endless with this pair of increasingly popular mediums, and painting confidence is just a few pages away. Grab your pencils and let's get started!

Author : Mako
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 16,64 MB
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 1645671550

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Create Stunning Watercolor Projects in Just a Few Simple Steps Mako, the artist behind the beloved blog and YouTube channel makoccino, brings you the most comprehensive beginner’s guide to watercolor. If you’ve ever struggled with self-confidence concerning your art, or been overwhelmed by which brushes you need or how to blend paint, look no further than the gorgeous projects offered in No-Fail Watercolor. Through over 25 activities that are as lovely as they are accessible, Mako sheds light on the secrets to making dazzling watercolor paintings and guides you step by step through practicing and polishing your budding skills. Learn to differentiate between monochromatic, complementary and analogous colors in the Color Harmony chapter; build your understanding of different mediums and textures with techniques like Painting with a Sponge or Softening and Blending; and take a tour through exquisite landscapes with projects like Cloudy Sunset Sky, Enchanted Forest or Ocean Cave. Prepare to be challenged in the most fun way and to embrace simple but effective methods that will soon have you mastering watercolor. Above all, No-Fail Watercolor will remind you to let go of rigidity, to revel in the moment and to discover yourself along the way—because therein lies the true meaning of art.

Author : Cathy Johnson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 46,72 MB
Release : 2005-07-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 1600615570

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This new book in the bestselling No Experience Required series includes 6 step-by-step demonstrations and 10 exercises to show you how to depict a variety of animals in a full range of mediums. Perfect for beginners, the exercises in this easy-to-follow guide are designed to yield immediate improvement in your work. You'll learn to use the most popular mediums including watercolor, pen and ink, pencil, and colored pencil to create a range of appealing animal subjects including cats, dogs, wild birds, horses and farm animals.

Author : Leslie Frontz
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 36,64 MB
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 0770435300

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A comprehensive and practical guide to watercolor painting from sought-after instructor and acclaimed artist Leslie Frontz that answers the two most common questions students at all levels want to know: What am I doing wrong? and How do I decide what to do instead? In the tradition of the eminently practical, top-selling guides such as How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself, The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted, and Problem Solving for Oil Painters, this straightforward handbook offers a fresh approach to watercolor mastery that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Through thoughtful discussion, expert instruction, and in-depth step-by-step demonstrations, Leslie Frontz shows readers how to eliminate common barriers to achieve beautiful, captivating watercolor paintings. Beginning with teaching readers how to see with an artist's eye, Frontz then establishes how watercolor painters build on this skill by making timely decisions throughout the creation process.

Author : Sarah Simon
Publisher : Blue Star Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,54 MB
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 1950968308

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Unwind and get creative as you learn all about watercolor painting--one of the fastest-growing activities for everyday adults who are looking for a hobby to easily relax and relieve stress! Modern Watercolor Botanicals is a comprehensive guide for all skill levels--beginner to advanced--that teaches everything you need to know about watercolor using easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions. Learn how to paint and advance your skills using pieces of beautiful, traceable artwork, including detailed wildflowers, shade tropical leaves, eucalyptus wreaths, and more. Lessons in Modern Watercolor Botanicals include: • Instructions for every skill level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced • Easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions • Each lesson builds upon skills learned in the previous lessons • 15 pieces of traceable artwork to paint, no drawing experience required! • Lessons that promote focus and mindfulness and help you reduce stress through the enjoyment of the artistic process • All you need to know to create frame-worthy masterpieces and thoughtful gifts • Prompts, challenges, and ideas to take your creativity to the next level Author Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), a Seattle-based artist who leads sold-out watercolor workshops across the U.S., shares everything she teaches her students in this book. She also answers some of the most common questions from watercolor artists at all levels: • What tools do I need? • How do I mix interesting colors? • How do I create shape, movement, and definition in my piece? • How do I find my own creative style? Delve into Modern Watercolor Botanicals to develop your skills and form your own unique artistic approach to the world of modern watercolor!

Author : Carol Cooper
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,17 MB
Release : 2004-09-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781581804713

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New watercolourists won't waste any time picking up the basics of composition, colour mixing, technique and other elements to set their own work on the right path.

Author : Stefan Draughon
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,36 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823001026

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Artist and psychologist, author believes strong feelings make for strong art and suggests ways to scratch the surface of the unconscious to generate powerful emotions and unleash more meaningful painting.

Author : Jenna Rainey
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 10,66 MB
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 0399579737

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A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces. This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual creatives. From strokes to shapes, this book covers the basics and helps painters gain confidence in themselves along with inspiration to develop their own style over the course of 30 days. Featuring colorful contemporary art from Mon Voir design agency founder and Instagram trendsetter Jenna Rainey, this book's fresh perspective paints watercolor in a whole new light.