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Learn how to paint lovely watercolor flowers, animals, and still lifes the easy way!
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Perfect for Beginners: Covers all the basic techniques, including wet on wet, dry brush, transparent colors, glazing, charging, and more. With more than 325 step-by-step photos, learning is easy!A Beautiful Gift: Printed on quality paper in full color, with a premium paperback with flaps cover, and a sewn binding that stays open, making it easy to follow along.An Expert Author: Author/artist Jeannie Dickson is known for the beautiful watercolors and how-to videos she posts to her popular Instagram page (@jeanniedicksondesigns)
Have you always wanted to learn to watercolor but didn’t know where to start? Hello, Watercolor! will take you on a delightful journey of creative discovery and learning, teaching you the basics of watercolor step by easy step. Artist/author Jeannie Dixon provides you with all the building blocks and basic skills you will need, including:
A primer on color theoryA guide to basic brushstrokes and water controlWashes (wet on wet, gradated, flat, blending)Special techniques like glazing, charging, lifting, maskingCreating textures (water blooms, salt texture, spattering, dry brush, scumbling)Brush lettering 101, including the basic strokes, a practice alphabet, and how to make ombre letters
Then move on to 15 watercolor projects that celebrate the natural world, including a rainbow unicorn, transparent blue hydrangeas, and a still life of pomegranates with their blossoms. Each project lists:
the techniques that are used, so you can easily refer back for a refresherthe full color palettebrushes and other supplies
Dickson then takes you through creating the artwork step by step.
Give yourself or someone you love the gift of creativity with Hello, Watercolor!
From the Publisher
Get Into the Creative Flow!
With its mesmerizing and spontaneous qualities, watercolor is capturing the attention of artists around the globe. It not only produces stunning art, but also has the power to stimulate the senses through the creative process.
Hello, Watercolor! is a welcoming introduction to this versatile art form. Author Jeannie Dickson will be your guide as you explore the techniques that will enable you to unleash your creativity.
You Will Learn: How to choose the right paints and other supplies The basics of color theory Water control and brushwork How to create washes and other fun techniques Several ways to create exciting visual texture Tips from an Instagram star for sharing your work online
Get Started with the Basics
Supplies, Supplies, Supplies!
Beginning watercolor artists can find the options for papers, brushes, paints, and other materials overwhelming. Learn how to choose the supplies that will work best for you.
Getting to Know Hue
For many artists, the luminous colors you can achieve with watercolor are the main appeal of this medium. Having a grasp of simple color theory will open up so many possibilities for mixing custom colors and combining colors harmoniously.
FUN-damentals of Watercolor Painting
Taking the time to really get acquainted with this fascinating medium through the study of some basic techniques will allow you to incorporate them effortlessly into your paintings.
Try Out Your New Skills with Step-by-Step Projects
Paint Gorgeous Florals and Foliage
Beautiful blooms beg to be painted in watercolors. Learn how you can achieve organic-looking flowers that are less complex than they look.
Create Whimsical Illustrations
These fun projects will make you smile while teaching you plenty of useful techniques.
Combine Lettering and Watercolor
Create artwork that features brush lettering, monograms, and other lettering techniques.
Explore Fascinating Special Effects
Granulating paints, spattering, salt textures, stained-glass look . . . All of these effects and more will take your paintings to the next level.
A Primer on Brush Lettering
Lettering combines beautifully with watercolor. A special chapter looks at different types of lettering, and then shows you how to get started with brush lettering.
Publisher : Get Creative 6; Illustrated edition (June 16, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 1684620023
ISBN-13 : 978-1684620029
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.75 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book visually appealing with beautiful pictures and examples. They find the information informative and easy to understand, covering everything from supplies to fundamentals to brush lettering basics. The projects are enjoyable and well-received by customers. Overall, they describe the book as delightfully fun and their favorite watercolor book.
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