The Watercolor Artist's Bible

By Marilyn Scott and Marylin Scott

Book Overview

This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy in the studio, and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginning painters and provides useful tips for more advanced artists.

This book is divided into three sections. In the first section, you will find practical advice on choosing the necessary tools and equiopment as well as hints on mixing colors "one of the trickier skills to master until you have learned some of the basic properties of color. Next, the techniques used in watercolor painting are explained in detail, from the most basic like laying washes and reserving highlights to some of the more unusual and exciting methods like wax-resist or spattering paint.

Tutorials and more than 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrate how to paint a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, people and still life. Over 180,000 copies sold worldwide.

• Format: Hardcover-spiral
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785819436
• ISBN13: 9780785819431
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

I Like It so Far

I haven't read it, but skimmed through and a great reference book, it appears, NOT FOR LEARNING ITS ASSUMED YOU KNOW ALREADY

great tricks

great study book

Thorough

Not for reading like a novel, or as an instruction manual but as a reference beside your workspace.

A Truly Essential Guide!

This book provides the perfect amount of detail mixed with images and examples. I am a beginner in water color and this was the ticket to my paintings evolving from watery messes to cleaner/polished pieces. A very helpful book!

GREAT BOOK!

My watercolor group chose this book and we all love it! Full of great information and inspiration. Well worth it.