Watercolor Tricks & Techniques: 75 New and Classic Painting Secrets
- ISBN-10
- 160061308X
- ISBN-13
- 9781600613081
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-02-08
- Publisher
- North Light Books
- Author
- Cathy Johnson
Description
Add life, color, texture and individuality to your work! &break;If you're ready to go beyond the basics, and see what watercolor can really do, this is the book for you! Inside, a wealth of "creative departures" will take you out of your comfort zone, making the difference between pigment on paper and original, expressive works of art. &break;&break;Updated and better than ever, this edition of Watercolor Tricks & Techniques features: &break; 30+ new watercolor materials and applications along with fresh insights on many tried-and-true techniques&break; 15 step-by-step demonstrations showing techniques in action for beautiful finished paintings&break; 3 possibility-packed sections–Liquid Aids, Dry Helpers and Indispensable Tools–exploring the possibilities of powdered pigments, granulating mediums, liquid mask, Yupo paper and much more &break;&break;Whether you're an advanced beginner ready to add a little zing to your repertoire or a seasoned painter looking to push your watercolor boundaries, this book will make the journey as exciting as the final destination.
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