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Watercolor for the Serious Beginner
Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Painter
Mary Whyte
ISBN: 0-8230-5660-0
Watson-Guptill
Book (Paperback)
7 x 10
144 pages
175 color illustrations
January 1999
Develop from a serious beginner into a dedicated professional artist.
This book speaks to readers who have a strong desire to become
accomplished watercolorists. Even if you've never tried the medium
before, if you're committed to learning, you will soon discover how to
achieve the luminous effects found in the paintings throughout these
pages.
Beginning with an overview of materials and the basics of drawing,
composition, color, and value, Mary Whyte then shares with readers her
expertise in the techniques of watercolor painting. Practical
instruction and illustrated step-by-step demonstrations are provided,
covering the genres of still life, landscape, and figures and
portraits. You will learn how to:
- create wet-into-wet paintings, using varied brushstrokes for special effects
- handle edges, create textures, combine mediums, and correct mistakes
- find, arrange, and light unusual setups for still fifes
- prepare to paint outdoors, work on location, and depict architectural elements
- pose a model, replicate skin tones, and capture character with your paintbrush
