Watercolor Basics: Master Painting in Watercolor

Walter Foster Art Books From the Publisher

"How to Draw & Paint" is a classic series that offers progressive visual demonstrations, expert advice, and simple written explanations to assist novice artists in their learning journey. Professional artists guide readers through the artistic process step by step, covering everything from preparation and preliminary sketches to special techniques and final details. The books are organized into categories of instruction, providing an introduction to a variety of media and subjects.

The "Artist’s Library" series is perfect for both beginning and advanced artists looking to expand their creativity, conquer technical obstacles, and explore new media. These books, written and illustrated by professional artists, serve as valuable tools for artists of all skill levels to reference repeatedly as they strive for new levels of expertise.

"Simplify Made Easy" series, including "Drawing Made Easy," "Acrylic Made Easy," and "Watercolor Made Easy," break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons for beginners. These guides cover everything from basic tools and materials to fundamental strokes and techniques necessary for each medium.

"Watercolor Basics" explores watercolor as the ultimate painting medium that takes a lifetime to master but only a few minutes to learn. The author, Deb Watson, shares her love for watercolor and how it continues to be fun, exciting, and perfectly suited to any art need, from loose quick studies to detailed masterpieces.

Learning to create depth in a painting involves adjusting value, color temperature, saturation, and softening edges. Evoking a specific mood in a painting requires thoughtful color and form choices. Capturing human interest in a portrait involves highlighting unique characteristics, like adding a dramatic background and playful bubbles to accentuate innocence. Creating texture, like fur, can be achieved with the use of salt to create illusion.

In conclusion, these books provide valuable insights and techniques for artists at all levels to enhance their skills and creativity in drawing and painting.

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