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This is your complete guide to watercolor—from basic art concepts and techniques to fun special effects and pointers for painting popular subjects. Secrets of Watercolor, From Basics to Special Effects is a handy reference that beginners and experienced artists simply can't be without.
Learn how to:
Chapter 1 Getting Started 6
Materials
Watercolor Paints 8
Palette 9
Brushes 10
Paper 12
Other Supplies 14
Elements of Design
Design Basics 16
Value 18
Focal Point 19
Contrast 20
Negative Space 21
Editing for Strong Composition 22
Transferring an Image 24
Paint Properties
Saturated and Unsaturated Colors 26
Transparency and Opacity 28
Staining and Nonstaining Colors 30
Painting Techniques
Wet-into-Wet 32
Wet-into-Dry 34
Drybrush 36
Flat Washes 38
Gradated Washes 40
Variegated Washes 42
Glazing and Layering 44
Brushwork 46
Lifting Paint 48
Saving Whites 50
Special Effects
Splattering 52
Salt Texture 53
Stippling 54
Sponge 55
Masking Fluid 56
Palette Knife 58
Alcohol 59
Chapter 2 Painting Popular Subjects 60
Animals
Black-and-White Dog 62
Fat Cat 64
Snowy Owl 66
Bear 68
Nature
Tree Bark 70
Fir Trees 72
Foliage 74
Grass and Fields 76
Distant Mountains 77
Rocks 78
Flowers 80
Fluffy Clouds 82
Water Ripples 84
Rushing Water 86
Man-Made Objects
Old Wooden Fence 88
Bricks 90
Window Glass 92
Index 94
About the Author 95
Overview
A must-have reference for every watercolorist!
This is your complete guide to watercolor—from basic art concepts and techniques to fun special effects and pointers for painting popular subjects. Secrets of Watercolor, From Basics to Special Effects is a handy reference ...