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1	How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself: Experimental Techniques for Achieving Realistic Effects more books like this by Nita Engle add to wishlist Award-winning artist Nita Engle's breakthrough approach to watercolour shows readers how to combine spontaneity and control to produce glowing, realistic paintings. Her method begins with action-filled exercises that demonstrate how to play with paint, following no rules. Subsequent step-by-step projects add planning to the mix, demonstrating how ... see all copies from £10.67! new only from £10.67! \| first editions
2	Making Color Sing more books like this by Jeanne Dobie add to wishlist Through easy-to-follow exercises, this manual seeks to stimulate new ways to think about colour, generating responses that unlock personal creativity and allowing artists to express themselves with paint as never before. Readers are shown how the interplay of complementary hues can trigger vibrations; how the push and pull of warm and cool colours ... see all copies from £8.98! new only from £12.47! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks & Techniques for Working with the World's Most Versatile Medium more books like this by Nancy Reyner add to wishlist "Acrylic Revolution" will show readers everything they need to know to be successful in their acrylic painting projects. With over 101 of the most popular, interesting, and indispensable tricks for working with acrylic - each with its own step-by-step demonstration - there is literally page after age of acrylic instruction and inspiration for ... see all copies from £13.87! new only from £13.87!
4	Master Disaster: Five Ways to Rescue Desperate Watercolors more books like this by Susan Webb Tregay add to wishlist In five simple, unique steps, Sue Tregay shows the reader how to change their mediocre paintings into spectacular works of art: lighten up, break it up, enrich it, and unify it. The book contains valuable advice on producing competition-quality art, what judges want and how to frame your work, which are things all artists need to know to turn ... see all copies from £6.52! new only from £6.54!
5	The Tao of Watercolor: A Revolutionary Approach to the Practice of Painting more books like this by Jeanne Carbonetti add to wishlist This is a guide showing painters how to approach the act of painting in a fully conscious manner that can prepare the way for continued artistic growth without the usual stumbling blocks or tedium. Applying the principles presented in the "Tao Te Ching", the book shows painters how to unite spirit, mind and body to achieve inspired craftsmanship ... see all copies from £8.93! new only from £10.40! \| first editions
6	Creating Textures in Pen & Ink with Watercolor more books like this by Claudia Nice add to wishlist Through pictures and handwritten instructions, Nice teaches artists how to use watercolor with pen and ink to create a wide range of exciting textures: from moss to metal to animal hair. see all copies from £11.92! new only from £11.92! \| first editions
7	Watercolor more books like this by John Pike add to wishlist From one of America's favorite artists comes one of the most popular watercolor books ever written. Drawing upon a lifetime of perfecting the craft he loves, Pike provides artists at all levels of expertise with information on everything from choosing a brush to producing a variety of washes. Abundantly illustrated with 166 paintings. see all copies from £5.89! new only from £11.94! \| first editions
8	Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions: Learn to Solve the Most Common Painting Problems more books like this by Charles Reid add to wishlist As one of the most sought after workshop instructors, Charles Reid possesses certain skills that set him apart from his students. In Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions, he shares that knowledge with readers, teaching them how to become better watercolorists. Through before and after photos of various paintings, the author clearly identifies the ... see all copies from £15.63! new only from £15.63!
9	Watercolorist's Essential Notebook: Landscapes more books like this by Gordon MacKenzie add to wishlist This inspiring guide provides artists with the knowledge they need to paint watercolor landscapes. It features easy-to-follow exercises illustrated in an accessible format that invites readers to jump in and begin painting right away. Artists of all skill levels will learn from: 30 step-by-step demonstrations; chapters focusing on basic landscape ... see all copies from £11.51! new only from £13.78!
10	Putting People in Your Paintings more books like this by Laurel Hart add to wishlist A lot of books teach artists how to draw portraits or figures, but this book takes that concept one step further, showing readers how to put those people into realistic scenes. It's never been easier to capture the essence of people, with: 11 step-by-step watercolour demonstrations, featuring interiors, landscapes, cityscapes and more; ... see all copies from £9.26! new only from £12.18! \| first editions
11 view cover	Painting Flowers in Watercolor with Charles Reid more books like this by Charles Reid add to wishlist Well-loved instructor Reid demonstrates how to paint flowers, leaves and fruit with basic shapes and bright juicy colors with ease. see all copies from £8.62! new only from £8.63! \| first editions
12 view cover	Watercolor, You Can Do It! more books like this by Tony Couch add to wishlist Easy-to-follow instruction in the basics of watercolour techniques, such as making watercolour paint behave on wet paper, composing a painting by thinking in terms of shapes and symbols, using ten basic hues to create a colour palette, and proceeding from the preliminary sketch to the finished painting via three step-by-step demonstrations. see all copies from £13.63! new only from £65.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Enchanting Fairies: How to Paint Charming Fairies and Flowers more books like this by Barbara Lanza add to wishlist Fantasy artists and decorative painters alike will love the charming fairies presented in this book. Readers will start off by learning how to draw children adolescents and adults then will add elements such as wings and pointy ears to create fairies with sweetness and mischief.Demos feature individual fairies and groups, from simple subjects ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £5.57!
14 view cover	Paint Along with Jerry Yarnell Volume Four - Painting Techniques more books like this by Jerry Yarnell add to wishlist Jerry Yarnell is back to teach beginners and intermediate artists the techniques they need to create gorgeous paintings on canvas. Continuing from Painting Magic, he further encourages them to master composition, design, perspective, negative space, colour mixing, values and colour coordination. They'll also learn how to render water reflections, ... see all copies from £6.71! new only from £6.71!
15 view cover	Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines: A Positive Approach to Negative Painting more books like this by Linda Kemp add to wishlist This is the only title on the market that gives readers a comprehensive look at negative painting. Linda Kemp shows beginning and advanced artists how to harness the power of these often overlooked areas around a painting's focal point. The book is brimming with easy-to-follow, interactive elements, including: step-by-step techniques, exercises ... see all copies from £12.12! new only from £12.12! \| first editions
16 view cover	Natural Way to Paint: Rendering the Figure in Watercolor Simply and Beautifully more books like this by Charles Reid add to wishlist This text approaches the figure organically, demonstrating how to observe its basic shapes and subtle nuances through practical exercises and "seeing with a painter's eye". It includes progressive step-by-step instructions on how to capture the essence of the human form and its different poses. see all copies from £12.48! new only from £12.48! \| first editions
17 view cover	Painting Weathered Buildings in Pen, Ink & Watercolor more books like this by Claudia Nice add to wishlist Using inks and liquid watercolour paints specially made for pens, Claudia Nice shows artists of all skill levels how to achieve the warm moods, rough textures and mellow hues of aging barns, farmhouses, mansions, and more. Claudia reveals simple methods for rendering a range of charming subjects. She includes a wide variety of textures, from ... see all copies from £11.85! new only from £11.85!
18 view cover	Watercolor--The Spirit of Spontaneity: Thirty-Four Demonstrations Designed to Inspire the Adventurous Artist more books like this by Karlyn Holman add to wishlist Readers will celebrate the painting process by exploring the spontaneous spirit of watercolour. They will find deeper meaning to their artwork by experimenting with watercolour and exploring different design techniques.This hands-on approach will give the reader the tools they need to open their minds and use these ideas as a catalyst to help them ... see all copies from £12.32! new only from £12.32!
19 view cover	Creating Textures in Watercolor: A Guide to Painting 83 Textures from Grass to Glass to Tree Bark to Fur more books like this by Cathy Ann Johnson add to wishlist Silken strands of hair. Water tumbling over rocks. Dazzling reflections in glass or metal. The textures of these elements make watercolour paintings come alive. They make the viewers feel as if they could "step right into" the scenes an artist has created. Here, expert Cathy Johnson shows them how to create these textures without creating a muddy ... see all copies from £8.35! new only from £12.82! \| first editions
20 view cover	Basic Flower Painting Techniques in Watercolor Basic Flower Painting Techniques in Watercolor more books like this by Rachel R Wolf (Editor), Rachel Rubin Wolf (Editor) add to wishlist This book will show you how 24 watercolor painters capture their subjects' brilliant colors, subtle shadings, graceful shapes and delicate textures. Assembled from some of the best teaching available, this comprehensive, step-by-step instruction will help you create your own, breathtaking watercolor gardens. see all copies from £6.57! new only from £7.55! \| first editions
21 view cover	Painting Houses, Cottages and Towns on Rocks more books like this by Lin Wellford add to wishlist With acrylic paint and imagination, anyone can turn ordinary rocks into charming cottages, country churches, Victorian mansions, entire rock villages. Each of the eleven projects, suitable for all ages, comes with easy to follow step-by-step photographs and diagrams. see all copies from £8.30! new only from £16.72! \| first editions
22 view cover	Bird Egg Feather Nest more books like this by Maryjo Koch add to wishlist Maryjo Koch recorded, in watercolour images and handwritten text, facts about brids from all over the world. The structure of a bird's wing, the sturdy complexity of its nest, and the beauty and perfection of its eggs are revealed in illustrations. The artist's text - which covers topics such as migration courtship patterns, and evolutionary ... see all copies from £6.54! new only from £26.00! \| first editions
23 view cover	Painting with Your Artist's Brain: Learn to Paint What You See - Not What You Think You See more books like this by Carl Purcell add to wishlist In order to effectively communicate the artist's spirit in our paintings, it is important that we listen carefully to what Carl Purcell calls our intuitive "visual brain". His decidedly clear and easy-to-understand illustrations bring out the visual aspects of painting immediately, but bring more pleasure into the painting process. His bulleted ... see all copies from £10.36! new only from £10.83! \| first editions
24 view cover	Paint Watercolors That Dance with Light more books like this by Elizabeth Kincaid add to wishlist "Paint Watercolors That Dance with Light" is a collection of the best tricks and techniques used by artist Elizabeth Kincaid to create breathtaking paintings filled with light and contrast.By following her advice, you'll master each individual step of the painting process to capture the brilliant glow of light and colour found through nature.With ... see all copies from £11.83! new only from £11.83! \| first editions
25 view cover	Charles Reid's Watercolor Secrets: An Intimate Look at the Discoveries from a Lifetime of Painting more books like this by Charles Reid add to wishlist Art Teacher and mentor, Charles Reid, shares art from his personal sketchbooks he has kept over the years. It's a revelation of the simple techniques that has made Reid beloved for his watercolors. see all copies from £9.45! new only from £9.45!

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