The Big Fat Book of Watercolor Basics

Book Overview

This book brings together material from the popular Watercolor: Basics series in one handy compilation at a great value.The editors of North Light have taken the best lessons from each book to create... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581801912
• ISBN13: 9781581801910
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: North Light Books
• Length: 303 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

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This book covers the basics of hue, intensity and reflected light; various brushes and their uses; alot of good basic color theory--(you get the idea) with many demonstrations. There is alot to learn from and alot of new techniques to try out.

303-page compendium of step-by-step instructions

Collaboratively compiled and edited by the team of Pamela Wissman, Bethe Ferguson, and Gina Rath, The Big Fat Book Of Watercolor Basics is a beautifully illustrated, 303-page compendium of step-by-step instructions on basic watercolor painting. These practical, "hands on" lessons make it fun and easy to create a water color painting of any subject matter. From selecting materials, to choosing and mixing colors, to basic principles of composition; to controlling the paint; to creating texture and lighting effects, every facet of watercolor painting is superbly covered, including the use of reference photos; and the use of color to instill energy and excitement into the visual image. An ideal addition to art school and community library reference collections, The Big Fat Book Of Watercolor Basics is a "must" for anyone wanting to try their hand and imagination to the creation of inspiring and visually entertaining watercolors.