Watercolor Solutions

By Albany Wiseman

Book Overview

Painters in a quandary can open this question-and-answer reference to the 101 most common problems that stump watercolorists. Hundreds of photos and drawings of finished paintings, with illustrations of steps along the way, explain the solutions to dilemmas like: Why do some colors have different textural qualities? How do I stop paint from running? How can I add texture to a wash? How do I paint storm clouds, moving water, natural flesh tones? Special Do and Don't boxes accompany each set of questions and contain tips on how to plan a painting before you start, choose subject matter, master composition and perspective, and represent time of day, weather, season, land- and seascapes, and people of different ages and cultures.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843402335
• ISBN13: 9781843402336
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Collins & Brown
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.7" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent overview for various painting situations

Mr. Wiseman, a professional artist, includes 101 solutions for various situations that the watercolorist typical finds, such as how to paint in monochrome, painting clouds, buildings, how to compose your painting. Mr. Wiseman's own watercolor style is loose and very British--simple strokes that convey much information, and a limited, subdued palette. If this is your style, or you are a beginner, I think this is a wonderful book to add to your watercolor library.