Watercolor Painting Books

Award-winning artist Charles Reid wants his students to concentrate on three basic themes in his book Painting Flowers in Watercolor: "Keep it small. Keep it simple. Avoid overwashes." Economy is stressed throughout, as when Reid writes, "The fewer the strokes and the smaller the amount of color mixing, the fresher ...more

An anthology of Watson-Guptill's finest watercolor instruction from recent bestselling authors. This treasure trove reviews the tools and materials of watercolor, then proceeds with the color palette, color mixing, and applied color theory. Different artists explain how to work effectively with value, form, light and shadow. 600 illustrations, 525 in ...more

In this new addition to Watson-Guptill's popularly priced series, concise and richly informative text is interspersed with gorgeous watercolor paintings, inspiring readers to high standards of personal achievement. Whyte discusses materials, tools, painting styles, and various techniques, including spattering, scraping, masking, and sponging. 175 color illustrations. ...more

Clear Instruction from an Award-Winning Artist *No other book provides such clear instruction for putting people into paintings *Watercolor and people is a can’t-miss combo--the most popular medium with the most popular subject matter! A lot of books teach artists how to draw portraits or figures, but this book takes ...more

Discover the no-fear, all-fun way to paint family pets, barnyard animals, woodland critters and exotic creatures! What do you get when you combine the ever-popular subject of animals, the user-friendly medium of acrylic, and the friendly, encouraging teaching style of Lee Hammond? A simple and fun way to start painting ...more

"Paint what you feel, not just what you see, and you'll begin to see the world in a different light." What if . . . instead of waiting for the "big idea," you begin a painting by dropping beautiful color onto your paper and seeing where it takes you? What ...more

Hundreds of effective tips and illustrations help launch anyone into the wonderful world of sketching. Mari shares an intimate way to record travel experiences, allowing one to slow down and capture the moment. The approach presented in this book is not about doing good drawing or painting. It is about ...more

A practical, stimulating, and superbly illustrated book for the intermediate watercolorist who is looking for greater challenges in their work. Shirley Trevena's watercolors are visually inspiring, vibrant with color, and strong in composition. This book shows what stunning results she achieves and how she does it by taking risks. Taking ...more

Over 400,000 Claudia Nice books sold! *Both medium and topic appeal to newcomers and accomplished artists alike *Over 60 mini-demos detail how to capture eyes, ears, tails, feet, fur, and feathers *An amazing range of animals and birds, including 55 breeds of dogs, 26 breeds of cats, domestic and wild ...more

East meets West Combine Chinese and Western painting techniques to create beautiful flower paintings. In this beautifully illustrated book, two proud traditions mix and mingle to create fresh watercolor expressions. Learn how to infuse your flowers with new life using a combination of traditional Chinese brush painting and Western watercolor ...more