Watercolor Impressionists
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A fine overview of the subject, beautifully illustrated
  • a delightful book
  • An inspiring glimpse of some wonderful painters...
Watercolor Impressionists
Ron Ranson
Manufacturer: David & Charles
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0715306944

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A fine overview of the subject, beautifully illustrated.......2006-10-25

Ron Ransom has written a popular series of books for student painters, featuring his own techniques and illustrated with his own paintings. This book is something different. It is a tribute to his favorite watercolorists, illustrated with excellent reproductions and with a text that is respectful and full of usefull insights.

The term "impressionist" is used here in the sense of painters who work directly from their observation of nature. (This is not a book about the French Impressionist school of painting, although many of them were gifted watercolorists). Some of the painters are contemporary artists who are still working, and others are from the past. They all express a love of nature through their work, although they vary quite a bit in their individual styles.

Although it's not strictly a how-to manual, student painters can learn a lot from the book. BUt you don't need to be a painter to enjoy it. If you love watercolor paintings, and are curious about the thought processes and methods used by topnotch painters in this medium, you will enjoy this lovely book.

5 out of 5 stars a delightful book.......2006-04-04

a useful survey of various prominent watercolorists, the book provides fundamental information about each artist, leading to the conclusion that however techniques may vary, the basic ingredient to produce great art is hard work and dedication.

5 out of 5 stars An inspiring glimpse of some wonderful painters..........1999-06-07

The paintings of Edward Seago, Edward Wesson, Douglas Treasure, John Yardley and others more well known to Americans, such as Frank Webb and Claude Croney, are featured in this book. Ron briefly touches on each artist as a person and what inspired or inspires them to paint, and illustrates it all with a representative selection of their works. A very informative book and a good one to have for reference in one's art collection, as there aren't many watercolor impressionist books around.
Solving the Mystery of Watercolor
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Simply a great book
  • A Truly Magical Book On Watercolour
  • Beautiful bold and loose style.
Solving the Mystery of Watercolor
Ron Ranson
Manufacturer: International Artist Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1929834209

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5 out of 5 stars Simply a great book.......2003-12-09

In terms of painting style Taylor brings together the best elements of several artists to produce a classic impressionistic fresh watercolor style. The instructional material by Ron Ransom is extremely helpful. It even has a couple of pages in how to depict traffic in cityscapes! I also love Taylor's sensible 15 color palette (not too large, not to restricted) and how he employs it. No tricks--no pouring, salt, collage, stamping--just great loose on site plein air brushwork from a master. Somewhat similar in style to Mel Stabin or John Yardley.

5 out of 5 stars A Truly Magical Book On Watercolour.......2003-11-09

David Taylors Artwork and Ron Ransons commentary combine to produce an outstanding work on watercolour painting. David has the ability to simplify the most complex scene into a magical piece of artwork: displaying bold brush strokes with the ability to get it right first time; His use of positive and negative space is brilliant, clearly showing an understanding of watercolour and how to bring out the very essence of his chosen subjects so beautifully.
I found the book inspiring me to greater achievement in my own painting and continually enjoy Ron's script its humour and the simple way he points the way, teaching through Davids work.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in watercolour, it teaches so much about the medium - it truly does go a long long way to solving the mystery of watercolour in a most enjoyable way.

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful bold and loose style........2003-04-11

David Taylor's watercolor style is beautifully bold and loose. Ron Ranson has done a good production with this book, the illustrations are beautiful and many of them are really breathtaking. Taylor captures accurately the mood of the chosen subjects even with great economy of brushstrokes. The chapter of composition/design is the best depicted, with clear explanations and examples, however other sections are written with a lesser tutorial style. My main remark on this book is about a careless (intentional?) treatment of two illustrations: Page 26 shows a plate that is repeated with a different title on page 32 (there are some differences in color saturation and contrast that suggest digital manipulation). Illustrations on pages 117 and 127 are dealt in the same manner. Besides, the illustration of the dustjacket is not included inside the book. Nevertheless, this is one of the best books on watercolor that have been issued lately and we have had the chance to appreciate the artwork of this excellent Australian artist.
Big Brush Watercolour (David & Charles Techniques in Watercolour)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Big Brush Watercolor by Ron Ranson
  • Nothing New
  • The best of Ranson's how-to books
  • Joyfully direct, Ron Ranson has what the beginner needs.
  • This book enables anyone on earth to paint watercolor.
Big Brush Watercolour (David & Charles Techniques in Watercolour)
Ron Ranson
Manufacturer: David & Charles
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5 out of 5 stars Big Brush Watercolor by Ron Ranson.......2003-01-19

Another book by a modern master, Ron should've called this the "Technique Bible". He keeps no secrets, and shares all knowledge in a very informal and down-to-earth style. Opening one of his books is like greeting an old, dear friend, and this one's no exception.

He details everything, from his choice of a few brushes to what to do with them. Everything for a beginning watercolorist is here, and a few tricks for the intermediate to advanced, also.

A well-written and well-illustrated book.

1 out of 5 stars Nothing New.......1999-09-09

This is that kind of books where you will find the same things you can find in a lot of painting books. How to mix the colours, the paper categories. I thin is a waste of time, and of course of money.

4 out of 5 stars The best of Ranson's how-to books.......1999-06-07

I've had a hardback copy of this book since it came out in 1989 in the UK and have used it a lot. It has a chatty, down-to-earth style, but also contains lots of very basic, useful hints for beginning watercolorists. Even if you don't want to use the hake brush he recommends, you can still learn lots and loosen up your style. One of my favorite books, if not my favorite artist!

4 out of 5 stars Joyfully direct, Ron Ranson has what the beginner needs........1998-06-20

This book delivers the skinny on fast and loose watercolor painting. Ron's fun and direct manner evokes a much needed direction for the beginning and intermediate artist. I particularly enjoy his taste of subject matter and mode of application.

5 out of 5 stars This book enables anyone on earth to paint watercolor........1997-12-14

A word to the wise is sufficient. That's why you don't need those small brushes to express those details in your painting. Paint freely and spiritfully with Ron Ranson is one thing a painter should try. A very good book for innovative painters.
Watercolor Fast & Loose (David & Charles Techniques in Watercolour)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Intimidated by those fancy little tubes of paint?
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Ron Ranson
Manufacturer: David & Charles UK
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5 out of 5 stars Intimidated by those fancy little tubes of paint?.......2002-05-05

Frightened by those broad, flat, expanses of white watercolour paper? Watercolour Fast and Loose is for you! This book "sweeps aside the false mystique" of painting with "techniques based on practical common-sense and a bit of home-spun psychology." This how-to, heavily illustrated, book investigates the value of paint, types of paper and even which brushes to use - and presents useful advise with almost unlimited enthusiasm.

As the author, watercolourist Ron Ranson states in the Introduction, his goal is to relate to the reader. Even though you've "waged the psychological struggle" before, only to have lost - by getting materials out and then being afraid to ruin that lovely sheet of white paper - this book will truly get you itching to try Ranson's methods.

Ranson's paintings and techniques in this book emphasise loose, free, impressionistic renderings of landscapes. If you're looking for cloying illustrations of nostalgic subjects and "hearts and flowers," you'll have to look elsewhere. This book is chockfull of advice on representing trees and skies, composing pictures, tonal values and simplifying photos to painting.

You will pick this book up again and again as your own "ouvre" develops, as it's the kind of advice you'd get if you were lucky enough to have a beloved English uncle - that could paint like only Ron Ranson can! For example; "You can't go through life avoiding figures in your landscapes - just because you're afraid of spoiling your pictures. Students often seem to belive that they need training in life drawing before they can portray them with confidence - this simply isn't true." And better yet, the author goes on to show you just exactly how to paint: outlining tools to use, many varying examples, and an absolulely indispensible "do's and don'ts" list that should be mandatory reading for every painter.

Another example in "The Materials" chapter; "This is going to be short chapter because the materials I'm going to show you are few, simple and reasonably cheap to buy." If a statement like that doesn't get you itching to paint, you can always go back to charcoals!

As a Sunday painter, struggling to do away with the inclination to "fiddle" with a painting until it becomes muddy, flat and contrived, I found Mr. Ranson's techniques to offer new hope of fresh, vital, majestic paintings. I recommend this book unreservedly.
Watercolour Landscapes (Ron Ranson's Painting School)
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    Watercolour Landscapes (Ron Ranson's Painting School)
    John Palmer , and Ron Ranson
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    Learn Paint-Skies In Watercolour
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      Ron Ranson , and Ranson
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      Learn to paint with the guidance of experienced artists and teachers. Each of the guides in the Learn to Paint series is written by a professional and includes everything you need to begin: basic advice on paints and materials, a wealth of tips and techniques, simple exercises to develop skills, and clear, step-by-step demonstrations. Handsomely designed and filled with color illustrations, these are excellent guides for all aspiring painters.
      Big Brush Watercolor
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        Distilling the Scene: Painting Watercolour (Paint Watercolour)
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Distilling the Scene--It works!!!
        Distilling the Scene: Painting Watercolour (Paint Watercolour)
        Ron Ranson
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        ASIN: 0715300679

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Distilling the Scene--It works!!!.......2003-01-19

        I have studied with Ron in the past and everything he teaches in his workshops is in this book! He definitely shows how to eliminate all the clutter when you're painting on location and get down to the "bare-bones" of it, creating more impact and life into your paintings.
        The mainstay of the book is the Principles of Design which gives you a sort of checklist by which to gauge your painting's progress; he also places heavy emphasis on doing a tonal sketch first to allow you to sort out where your lights, mediums and darks go (something many students won't do). Using these principles has improved my painting abilities at least 150%.
        His style of writing is easily read, and you feel as though you were talking with him, rather than reading a book.
        If you can't take one of his classes, this is the next best thing!
        Perfecting Your Watercolours (Ron Ranson's Painting School)
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          Ron Ranson on Skies: Techniques in Watercolour and Other Media
          Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
          • Excellent instructional book, very good technical advice
          • Skies, by Ron Ranson
          • bad beginner's book
          • watercolr
          • Not Ranson's best.
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          Ron Ranson
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          ASIN: 0289801524

          Book Description

          From the serenity of a color-streaked evening sky to the breaking light of a new day to the misty grayness after a rain shower, the ever changing sky dictates the whole mood and feeling of landscape painting. Master watercolorist Ron Ranson demonstrates how to capture the sky and improve the quality of your paintings, using a palette of only seven colors. He explains how to use a camera as a tool and photographs as a source to keep your work fresh, immediate, and spontaneous. A colorful gallery of finished paintings illustrates the results of the various techniques, and Ranson's constant enthusiasm provides plenty of encouragement. From clouds to sunlight to weather conditions, by successfully interpreting the beauty of the sky you will create more effective paintings every time you put brush to paper. A Selection of F&W's North Light Book Club. Studio Vista 128 pages (all in color), 8 3/4 x 10 7/8.

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars Excellent instructional book, very good technical advice.......2006-10-25

          This book covers only one topic, but it does it well. This is sound technical painting advice from a professional painter. If you are willing to practice with the tools and materials recommended in the book, you will learn a lot. The author paints in the traditional loose and atmospheric style of classic British watercolor. If you want to know how they do it, this book and the others in Ranson's series of instruction books, will be a good resource. Even if you don't choose to paint in this particular style, the book is worth a look because you can learn some painting skills that are applicabe to many other styles of painting.

          4 out of 5 stars Skies, by Ron Ranson.......2001-12-27

          As a teacher of transparent watercolors for the past 10 years,I've found that painting skies is the first and formost lesson that a student must learn. This book is a valuable must for any new student. Ron shows all the basics needed to learn how to paint all types of dramatic skies. I still refer to this book to keep sharp! Jack...

          1 out of 5 stars bad beginner's book.......2000-10-18

          ron ranson's name was known to me thanks to some of his video cassettes which are sold in belgian artshops since I already had the book where he explains how to use photographs for your paintings, skies being one of my favourite subjects - and as a beginner watercolour "painter" - I bought this book with much enthusiasm. And I got the "soufflé" effect - this book unfortunately is not at all of the same standards as the other book offers the shown paintings are flat, sad, boring, and he definitely is very patronizing - I am so sorry I bought this However I keep offering the other book (the one about photographs) to my painting friends, because here in belgium we paint a lot inside, and it is quite a useful book

          5 out of 5 stars watercolr.......1999-06-16

          i don't now how

          1 out of 5 stars Not Ranson's best........1999-06-07

          While a total beginner will learn much from this book, it is not going to inspire those who have already been painting for a little while. The teaching is typical Ranson, although verging on the patronising, but the Ranson examples of skies, to my taste, are not worth emulating. Stick to running classes, Ron, and give writing a break!

          1-2-3 Draw Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals (123 Draw)
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            Freddie Levin
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            Harold and the Purple Crayon: Dinosaur Days (Harold and the Purple Crayon)
            Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
            • Harold and the Purple Crayon: Dinosaur Days (Harold and the Purple Crayon)
            • Another great Harold book!
            • OK, but inacurate
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            Liza Baker
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            Harold quickly finds himself in all sorts of trouble! He meets some unfriendly dinosaurs and is even chased by hot lava. Luckily, Harold is quick on his feet and quick on the draw. He is able to save himself and all his new prehistoric friends.

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            5 out of 5 stars Harold and the Purple Crayon: Dinosaur Days (Harold and the Purple Crayon).......2006-08-25

            My four year old son loves this book, he loves to read it before bed and pretend he can go on the adventure with Harold.

            5 out of 5 stars Another great Harold book!.......2003-08-18

            My son loves the Harold stories and his all time favorite thing in the world is Dinosaurs so what better book to buy than this one. He truly enjoyed it!

            3 out of 5 stars OK, but inacurate.......2003-03-04

            If your 4 year old is like mine, he will quickly point out that what the book calls a pterodactyl is actually a pteranadon. otherwise it is an o.k. book. It could be a little bit longer.
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            The tyrannosaurus rex, brachiosaurus, triceratops  and moa burst out in terrifying splendor to the  delight of all dinosaur fans. With a foreword by  George Zappler, Director of the Staten Island  Zoological Society.

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            ASIN: 0486284603

            Book Description

            Simple, easy-to-follow guide enables even young children to draw 28 dinosaurs in convincing detail: tyrannosaurus rex, dimetrodon, megalosaurus, triceratops, ankylosaurus, archaeopteryx, and other prehistoric creatures. Easy lessons in drawing basic shapes of torso, head and tail; adding legs and other key features, refining the drawing, and adding details.

            Customer Reviews:

            4 out of 5 stars Fun for My Artist.......2007-07-05

            I bought this for my 5 year old son who LOVES to draw. The steps were pretty easy to follow. It breaks the whole thing down into simple shapes. We have enoyed drawing the dinosaurs together and he enjoys it alone. If your child likes to draw and likes dinosaurs, he will have fun with this book!

            5 out of 5 stars For my grandson.......2006-03-23

            I purchased this for my grandson for Xmas 2006 (I do my shoppng early) ... I did peruse the book and know he will love it. The material is well presented and EASY to understand. Great book for the little ones who love dinosaurs and love to draw them.
            Thunder Lizards!: How to Draw Fantastic Dinosaurs (Fantastic Fantasy Comics)
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • superb drawing book
            • The best book on the subject yet!
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            Thunder Lizards!: How to Draw Fantastic Dinosaurs (Fantastic Fantasy Comics)
            Steve Miller
            Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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            Binding: Paperback

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            ASIN: 0823016633

            Book Description

            Think dinosaurs are kid stuff? Think again. Remember Walking with Dinosaurs and Jurassic Park? Everyone is fascinated with dinosaurs—the bigger and more realistic, the better. Here at last is a dinosaur drawing book for all ages, focusing on anatomy and encompassing the latest scientific research to show serious artists exactly how to draw the most realistic and compelling dinosaurs possible. Thunder Lizards covers everything from the terrifying tyrannosaurus rex, to gigantic allosaurus, to wiry velocipraptors, to plodding apatosaurus—more than 50 dinosaurs in all, plus flying and swimming reptiles and tips on drawing dynamic dinosaur sequences. Every type of dinosaur in one complete drawing book? It's dino-mite!

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars superb drawing book.......2006-10-07

            This is probably the best book on drawing dinosaurs out there, especially for adults. There isn't just one artist's dinosaurs pictured into this "how-to" book, but artwork from Brett Booth and Bryan Baugh as well. Many dinosaurs are featured in here, including Triceratops, Spinosaurs, Therizinosaurus, Chirostenotes, Saltasaurus, and dozens more. Generally depending on which dinosaur you are drawing, it can take you between 1-4 steps to complete your picture. Also, there is information for each dinosaur you draw, which makes it all the more interesting. The artwork is very detailed and sleek. Excellent for any beginner or if you're just trying to brush up on your skills.

            5 out of 5 stars The best book on the subject yet!.......2006-04-19

            You may think me biased, since some of my reconstructions where used in the book, but I did not write any of it (and I don't recieve royalties based on sales). While there are a few nit-picky details I would change, this is easily the best book on how to draw dinosaurs ever made. It is the only one where the reader is given a short anatomy lesson, and shown skeletal reconstructions so artists can learn how to reconstruct extinct animals themselves. It also shows off the remarkable diversity of dinosaurs to good advantage. Highly recomended.

            5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2005-07-29

            What a wonderful book. This covers all types of dinosaurs from T-Rexes to flying bird dinosaurs. Hundreds of great drawings throughout. I can't draw but I still enjoyed looking at it and my ten year old son will not put the thing down. He was allowed to take one book on our vacation and he chose this one. I don't think he put it down for the whole 6 hour drive to Disneyland. There are some technical drawings of skeletons and muscles and stuff I don't think he understands yet, but the how to steps are easy enough for him to follow. Highly recommended if you have a dinosaur lover or artist in the family.
            Let's All Draw Dinosaurs: Pterodactyls and Other Prehistoric Creatures (Let's All Draw Series)
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              Bruce Robertson
              Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill Pubns
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              I Can Draw... (Dinosaurs, On the Farm, Trucks & Cars, Sharks, Whales & Dolphins, Flying Machines, Exotic Animals, People, Creepy Crawlies)
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                ASIN: 0752543717

                Product Description

                Step by step instructions on how to draw
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                Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars ANIMALS OF THE RAIN FOREST.......2007-03-31

                This is a good reference book for any artist wanting to draw jungle animals as well as a good book for children.

                5 out of 5 stars great book!.......2007-01-05

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                Dinosaur Stencilling Book: Learn How To Draw Dinosaurs And Discover Dinosaur Facts At your Fingretips!
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                The giants of the past! Help your child discover the varieties of dinosaurs through stencils. These handy wire-o books are set up to make it easy for a child to trace each stencil, while the header of each page includes information on the species - eating habits, natural habitat and fun random facts!

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                5 out of 5 stars Dinosaur Stencilling Book.......2007-01-13

                My son loves this book. He uses it at school as well and his teacher recommended it to us. He can sit down and trace the dinosaur for long times and it makes him concentrate.
                Drawing Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals (How-To-Draw Bk)
                Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars NICE WORK.......2006-10-01

                If you child likes dinosaurs, and what kid dose not, and likes to draw, most of them do, then this is a delightful addition to your child's collection. The author has given us quite a number of pencil drawings, simply drawn along with a very good text commenting on each drawing. To be honest, I have no tallent for drawing what-so-ever, but even I could come up with a credible picture of these ancient creatures using this book as a guide. This is also a good one to have setting on the class room shelf as it is a very good reference book and motivational book for those young ones who are into such. recommend this one highly.

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