Watercolor Painting Books

Sumi-e, translated from Japanese as "ink picture," is an ideal vehicle for teaching art to any beginner. This introduction to Sumi-e is organized simply and clearly around its four basic brush strokes. 120 illustrations. ...more

By first explaining basic techniques and color selection, this guide for botanical and amateur artists of all skill levels shows how to capture the individuality of blossoming artichokes, the smooth contours of eggplants, the sumptuous reds of glossy peppers, the cool yellows of bananas, and much more. Using traditional methods that ...more

Most of the pages are actual watercolor paper, with blank space reserved for the use of the reader/painter (that's you). Complete with a palette of artist-quality watercolors, and the inspiration and encouragement of renowned illustrator Thacher Hurd. ...more

Everything you need to know to make magic with watercolor! Features 80+ lessons, exercises and demonstrations, including live instruction on the enclosed DVD Watercolor moves like no other medium. Just add water, and the pigment takes on a life of its own. This book makes learning to paint equally dynamic, ...more

Artists will find deeper meaning to their artwork by experimenting with watercolor and exploring different design techniques. In Watercolor: The Spirit of Spontaneity, readers will celebrate the painting process by examining the spontaneous spirit of watercolor. The author's hands-on approach will give the reader the tools they need to open ...more

Beloved artist Charles Reid gives readers a rare look into his artistic life with this fascinating book. The paintings on each page have been selected from the actual sketchbooks he has kept for the past 25 years. These breathtaking illustrations are accompanied by concise commentary and advice from the artist ...more

Relive the story of Ponyo and Sosuke in this full-color movie art book!   From the animators of Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and Academy Award winner Spirited Away, comes the new Studio Ghibli film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.   Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, loosely based ...more

Learn how to analyze the structure of flowers and break them down into simple shapes; create delightful compositions; mix beautiful flower colors, from delicate pastels to rich and vibrant hues. Over 60,000 copies sold worldwide. ...more

Using picture after picture (and handwritten instructions, for a more intimate feel), Claudia Nice teaches artists how to use dots, fine lines, brush strokes, black & white and color-a mixture of mediums and techniques to create the gleaming transparency of glass, rolling surf and ocean waves, the warmth of brick ...more