Book Description
LA Artland is a survey of one of the most vibrant and influential art scenes of recent decades. Having produced world renowned artists, Los Angeles since the 90s has rivalled New York as the US contemporary art capital. The focus of this publication is on extensive visual documentation of contemporary artists working in Los Angeles now.
Book Description
An inspirational guide to drawing and painting the fairy realm, this enchanting book looks at the origins and development of fairy art, and draws upon a wide range of art, literature, mythology, and folklore surrounding fairies. Readers are shown how to invoke the fairy spirit and bring to life the nymphs, sprites, and sylphs of a fabled realm. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations and photographs enable beginning artists to recreate flower fairies, celestial spirits, and mischievous dark fairies, as well as learn how to capture exquisite detail such as delicate wings and sheer gowns. Artists learn how to turn their brush into a wand and create an entire fairy kingdom in watercolor, the dreamiest medium with which to convey the spirit and nature of these fairy folk.
Customer Reviews:
just okay.......2007-01-04
A little simplistic for what I was hoping for but great for kids.
superb colourful book.......2007-01-03
a fabulous and inspirational book. Full of beautiful illustrations.
Highly recommended.
Great advanced drawing resource........2006-11-13
My students loved this book and begged for assignments to recreate the pages in advanced drawing and compositions class. Beautiful work! They are excited about drawing again.
Wonderful.......2006-09-21
This book is one of a kind.the pictures are beautiful.the info is very easy to use and useful.and these kinds of hands on books are few and far between.it does all it promises to do..and more..its just relaxing to look at as well..its just not another art book with insturctions..it goes far beyond that...B.W.
Dreamy ..........2006-09-08
I have been collecting DEVA metal minitures (Designed by Janice Cook-England) for two years now ... I'm very much interested in Fairy Culture. This is an excellent book for anyone who is as passionate about these whimsical characters as I am.
Beautifully-illustrated works of art as well ... and detailed instrucions as to how you can start creating your own magical friends!!
A wonderful book!
Book Description
In Masterstrokes: Watercolor you will learn about: * painting water through a study of "The Dismasted Brig" by John Sell Cotman * dramatic landscape through a study of "Stonehenge" by John Constable * painting trees through a study of "Poplars on the Banks of the Epte" by Claude Monet * the nude in a setting through a study of "After the Bath" by Pierre Bonnard * portraiture through a study of "Portrait of the Artist's Wife" by Thomas Gainsborough * painting flowers through a study of "Geraniums" by Henri Fantin-Latour * figures in landscape through a study of "The Red Canoe" by Winslow Homer 96 pages (all in color), 8 3/4 x 11 1/2. NEW IN PAPERBACK
Customer Reviews:
A great book at turning point for watercolorists........2001-08-20
If you are pursuing watercolor painting, have achieved a reasonably good drawing skill, and are ready to take on some significant watercolor projects, this book is right for you. The book consists of three main sections. After a brief coverage of color, papers, and equipment, the book presents tutorials on painting water, landscape, trees, figures, portraiture, and landscapes, after some masters of these subject matters, including Cotman, Constable, Monet, to name a few. These step-by-step tutorials are discussed in detail and easy to follow, along with emphasis on key techniques. Finally, the last section of the book demonstrates important techniques in watercolor to achieve desired effects.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent for the paralysed beginner.......2005-04-24
I have been circling around watercolour painting for some time now and had gone so far as to buy some paints, brushes and paper, but was at a complete loss as to how to actually start.
I bought this book sight unseen on the basis of reviews, and I think it is the best possible book I could have bought. (I have several other 'beginners' watercolour books which have left me more, rather than less, inhibited about starting.)
This book concentrates on teaching specific watercolour techniques in a step-by-step manner, with very precise and detailed instructions on how to load your brush, how to use it, how to mix each colour, and how to do specific techniques such as laying a wash (best description I've read, by a country mile, and it worked - a perfect wash second time), softening edges, lifting out colour, adjusting your work if it isn't right first time, and so on. She takes the guesswork out by providing a series of interesting drawings to copy and step by step instructions on how to paint each, and by specifying exact paints and (cheap but good) brushes, which I bought. The exercises are graded - before I started each one I was sure I would make a total mess, but each time the results were very good (would have been excellent if I'd had the patience to do a quick trial of each technique on a scrap piece of paper before going for it).
This is not a fast-and-free approach, but an interesting and fun book which teaches you the basic techniques you will need even if the fast approach suits your personality better. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Disappointing.......2003-06-19
Not for the beginner. Choices of projects weak.
..........2002-02-11
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As a young chap, I visited my local Art Gallery here in Bolton (UK) and although I had virtually no interest in art, I found myself mesmerised by the watercolour paintings of Thomas and Paul Sandby (c1700's). Twenty five years later and I still haven't taken a brush to paper - well, not until recently.
Browsing through a bookshop a short while ago, I thumbed through scores of watercolour books and made mental note of how simple the paintings seemed to be. Can't be that difficult can it?
And then....I picked up Dawn's book and was simply amazed by the fine paintings contained therein. Wow! The "Strawberries & Lace" knocked me sideways! I figured that even if I couldn't follow the lessons, my money wouldn't be wasted, because I'd cut out these fine pictures and frame them! :-)
Seriously though, I'd agree with one of the other reviewers and say that this book is perhaps not the ideal beginner's choice. Having said that, this book does serve to inspire you and that's worth more than any amount of "basics".
Don't hesitate....buy it now!
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Takes a Mid-Level Beginner to High-Intermediate Stage.......2001-11-23
This was one of the first watercolor books I ever bought when I first wanted to learn how to paint. First of all I'd like to list some of it's stronger points.
1. The projects are beautiful with the subjects being mostly still-life (although there is one animal project of baby ducklings
2. The author lists exactly the colors and brands she used in each project, the specific mixes of each colors and step-by-step directions for you to follow at each stage. Each project has stage-by-stage photos so you can see what your painting-in-progress should look like at the end of each stage.
3. The "Critique Your Work" tip section. She lists some questions to ask yourself as you examine the finished painting to see what you did well and what can be improved.
4. The "how moist is moist?" examination of loading a brush with color. This is one technique most other watercolor books either don't mention at all or if they do they don't explain it. The author gives photos and a detailed description of exactly what she means by a phrase such as "loaded brush", "moistened brush" etc.
5. The section on values and painting a controlled wash. There is a page devoted to common problems that beginners can run into when trying to paint washes - complete with examples of some of these problems (streaky wash, backruns, etc.) and how to correct them or avoid them.
It helps to buy the paints she recommends because it will eliminate one variarable that might make it harder to lead to a satisfying result. It is possible to use other brands (I did) but I recommend at least try to use the same pigment, if possible, as she lists in the book. For some people who are on a limited budget or don't want to invest in a lot of paint to be used only for this book's projects they might consider this a drawback. Also, this book doesn't cover painting portraits, wildlife, landscapes, seascapes, etc. It will be of most interest to fans of still-life subjects. Overall, I'm glad I own it as it is a big help to further development of techniques with watercolor.
Beautiful book but not for a beginner.......2001-11-15
The first time I picked up this book, I am very much inspired by the projects. Very clearly written step by step, even with the drawing provided and color chart clearly explained. They are as easy as coloring book, or so I thought.
There are few things that are big turn-offs. First of all, the equipment. The paint has to be of specific color (and/or maker) and for each project it requires more than 5 different color of paints. Other equipments are also specific such as brush sizes. They can be very costly, especially for a beginner like me who doesn't want to spend a lot of money for something that I will most probably failed on first try.
Second, the techniques, such as mixing colors to achieve a shade or a value, controlled wash, although very clearly written, does not give any indication that it is very hard to achieve in real situation, especially for beginner. It takes me a long while to mix a paint and achieve the described value and by the time I finish mixing all of them, I have no appetite to paint anymore. I also practiced to do controlled wash as described many many times and still I cannot achieve the same quality as desired in the book, not even near. A smear here, a balooning effect there, if you can't master it, the finished project are not too forgiving either. In short, it is very easy for a beginner like me to be frustrated and discouraged, especially after that much money spend for buying the equipments.
Maybe it's me. Maybe I will pick up this book again in the future. But for now, I'd like to see a book that teaches me how to paint intuitively, allowing me plenty of room for error, and use less equipments.
Book Description
If you’re eager to work in this beautiful and long-lasting medium, begin by getting tips from the experts, and the best techniques for rapidly building up layers of color. Try masking or painting with a knife to give your work an antique appearance. Full-color illustrations on each page, and a sumptuous painters’ gallery will guide your brush strokes!
Customer Reviews:
Passable.......2006-02-21
Your porduct was passable but rather steep a price to pay for a
struggling artist. Delivery was very prompt and all kudos to
Amazon .com for that.
great book.......2001-02-07
This book is great for the begginner in acrylic painting.
Book Description
“Fourteen projects...refer to the...options that confront beginning and accomplished painters...still lifes, landscapes, figures in a range of styles, lighting and seasonal conditions...vibrant color....Information...is well presented. Recommended.”—School Arts.
Customer Reviews:
Learn to paint with this book.......2000-12-06
This was my first book on watercolor and with it I was able to create my first paintings. Projects are step-by-step guides with interesting themes. Some paintings are a bit more demanding, so as a beginner, I have done them several times to master the technique (a lot of wet-on-wet work). I found this to be a wonderful book that can teach you how to paint landscapes, figures, cities, water...It is great for beginners, but even someone advanced would enjoy it because of the techniques shown.
Book Description
Beginners who want to master the basics of watercolors, acrylics, and oils will find more than 350 color photos to guide them, along with easy-to-follow instructions. More experienced painters can hone their skills using detailed studies of a range of techniques. Each section offers practical information on materials and equipment, a gallery of professional work to inspire creativity, and projects that cover landscapes, still lifes, people, flowers, animals, and buildings.
Book Description
This fascinating guide makes it easy, revealing the secrets of master painters like Durer and Turner, as well as contemporary techniques. Full-color photos on each page display a wide range of techniques, including glazing, backruns, and masking out. Best of all: your very first watercolor will be suitable for framing!
Book Description
For anyone who's ever wanted to paint watercolor but lacked the expertise and practical know-how, Watercolor Painting Made Easy provides them with the basic instruction they need to paint with ease.
Featuring progressive exercises consistent with training from professional painters, this practical guide begins with basic exercises--accompanied with traceable patterns--that focus on mixing color and brush stroke applications. Ensuing exercises present the fundamentals of basic composition and drawing, and the varieties of color use and their applications.
Using practical, easy-to-follow exercises and proven techniques, Watercolor Painting Made Easy will help readers build their artistic confidence while providing a foundation for their later work.
Book Description
Spontaneity, freedom and fun with an undercurrent of control are words that best describe this book. McClish's ability as painter and teacher enables him to make a difficult craft look easy to do. Includes sections on tools, procedures, sketching, 3D illusion, light, watercolor patch painting, people, color, and still life along with examples/exercises scattered throughout. Teaches "loose watercolor" painting with a palette of only 6 colors.
Customer Reviews:
Must have for artists.......2005-07-10
I concur with the above review; this text is absolutely beautiful, and filled with lucid instruction. McClish uses quite a limited palette of colors, and this also is very instructive, because this artist is a master of color mixing and value gradation. The only caveat I would add is that some of the paintings are quite difficult (for me, at least!), and this work is best approached after carefully honing one's drawing skills. For this I cannot recommend highly enough DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN and its accompanying workbook. Buy these, along with LOOSE WATERCOLOR.
Excellent Instruction By A Master Watercolorist!.......2004-02-21
This book is not only filled with Jerry McClish's beautiful paintings, it is the most informative and interesting guide to painting watercolor I've found, period! It is eminently readable, and filled with helpful tips for beginners and experienced painters alike. It is simply the very best book I could recommend to anyone interested in watercolor!
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