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Imagine an art school where more than 15 popular watercolorists teach, and you've imagined Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Watercolor, a fulltothebrim 400page anthology of WatsonGuptill's finest watercolor instruction from recent bestselling authors. This treasure trove reviews the tools and materials of watercolor, then proceeds with the color palette, color mixing, and applied color theory. The full range of painting techniques is presentedthe fundamentals of brushwork, laying in a simple wash, working wetinwet, drybrushing, masking, pouring, scratching, glazing, and moreas well as techniques for achieving various textures like tree bark and grass.Unconventional approaches such as painting with sand, collaging, and monoprinting are also covered. Different artists explain how to understand and work effectively with value, form, light, and shadow, as well as how to achieve good design and composition. The basics of perspective are also explained. The book includes sections on specific painting subjects, many with detailed stepbystep sequences. Some are based on working from photographs and sketches, others on painting on location and from live models. There are demonstrations of how to paint landscapes, figures, and flowers. Each lesson focuses on a particular technique or artistic principle, such as Underpainting to Capture a Certain Time of Day and Linking Basic Shapes to Build Your Painting.All in all, for breadth and variety in both teaching and painting styles, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Watercolor, is the best value in watercolor instruction available today.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Watercolor'? A: This book is a comprehensive guide to watercolor painting, covering tools, materials, color theory, painting techniques, and unconventional methods, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced artists.
- Q: Who is the author of this watercolor book? A: The book is edited by Marian Appellof, featuring contributions from various popular watercolorists.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Watercolor'? A: The book contains 400 pages filled with detailed instructions and demonstrations.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 1, 1992.
- Q: Does the book include step-by-step instructions for painting? A: Yes, it includes detailed step-by-step sequences for various painting subjects, helping readers understand the painting process.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including color mixing, brushwork techniques, and specific painting subjects like landscapes, figures, and flowers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for beginners while also providing valuable insights for experienced artists.
- Q: Are there any unconventional painting techniques discussed in the book? A: Yes, it explores unconventional approaches such as painting with sand, collaging, and monoprinting.
- Q: What is the genre or category of this book? A: The book falls under the category of History & Criticism, focusing on watercolor painting techniques and instruction.