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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 £11.41! new only from £11.79! \| first editions
2	Complete guide to watercolor painting more books like this by Edgar A Whitney add to wishlist Comprehensive, popular guide by renowned artist and teacher presents a full course of watercolor painting, from basics to creating landscapes; painting portraits and figures; drawing; following design principles; and matting, framing, and selling completed works. Two full-color sections show how to create 7 of the author's watercolors. 37 color ... see all copies from £6.94! new only from £9.35! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	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 £5.60! new only from £6.54!
4	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 £7.73! new only from £13.03! \| first editions
5	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 £15.71! new only from £17.84!
6	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 £12.31! new only from £12.31!
7	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 £8.04! new only from £14.54! \| first editions
8	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 £11.77! new only from £11.77! \| first editions
9	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 £9.28! new only from £9.28!
10	Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Watercolor more books like this by Marian Appelhof, Marian Appellof (Editor) add to wishlist A watercolor instruction guide for both beginners and experienced painters discusses materials and preparation, color theory, painting techniques, textures and special effects, perspective, and landscape and figure painting. see all copies from £8.79! new only from £15.72! \| first editions
11 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 £6.02! new only from £6.02! \| first editions
12 view cover	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 £5.79! new only from £11.94! \| first editions
13 view cover	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 £9.36! new only from £12.17! \| first editions
14 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
15 view cover	Dreamscapes: Creating Magical Angel, Faery & Mermaid Worlds in Watercolor more books like this by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law add to wishlist Paint beautiful, inspirational watercolour angels, fairies and mermaids in ethereal settings. Author walks readers through her process, showing and describing her techniques for creating fantasy scenes full of wonder and mystery.Learn about the essential materials, including brushes, paints, paper, then move on to important techniques such as ... see all copies from £8.52! new only from £11.10!
16 view cover	Watercolor School more books like this by Hazel Harrison add to wishlist Now anyone--even a beginner--can create beautiful watercolor works of art, by using the careful instructions, working on the learn-as-you-go exercises, and studying the annotated color examples found in this easy-to-learn, non-intimidating approach. Over 300 color illustrations. see all copies from £5.95! new only from £10.81! \| first editions
17 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 £15.14! new only from £65.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Watercolor for the Fun of It - Getting Started more books like this by John Lovett, Ronald K Walters add to wishlist This book presents a fresh, simple approach to working in watercolor. It's spirited and fun - just the kind of instruction that beginners will love. Clear-cut guidelines help readers select their first brushes, paints and palette. Step-by-step instruction makes mastering basic techniques easy, while tips and mini-demos detail how to render ... see all copies from £8.99! new only from £8.99!
19 view cover	Light Up Your Watercolors Layer by Layer more books like this by Linda Stevens Moyer add to wishlist Light Up Your Watercolors Layer by Layer consists of instruction for beginners in transparent watercolour techniques that will lead into the more advanced concept of creating luminosity by layering with colour. Readers will learn the individual techniques involved in the layering process, including colour theory and the basics of painting light ... see all copies from £12.29! new only from £13.40! \| first editions
20 view cover	Expressive Portraits: Creative Methods for Painting People more books like this by Jean Pederson add to wishlist Jean Pedersen teaches how to capture the beauty of the human face and figure. By combining watercolour with other water-friendly mediums, Jean produces rich darks contrasted by extreme lights to create texture-filled paintings that convey the mood and emotion of the subject. Every aspect of painting mixed media portraits will be addressed, ... see all copies from £3.77! new only from £16.58!
21 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 £11.84! new only from £11.84!
22 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 £8.70! new only from £10.52! \| first editions
23 view cover	7 Keys to Great Paintings more books like this by Jane Hofstetter add to wishlist Seven Keys to Great Paintings puts the fun back into painting with lighthearted, down-to-earth instruction that also reveals the core elements of painting design. Each of the seven chapters begins with a poem verse to help readers remember the message behind the concepts; The emphasis on watercolour will appeal to painting's largest audience, as ... see all copies from £8.67! new only from £18.83!
24 view cover	The Watercoloristas Essential Notebook more books like this by Gordon MacKenzie add to wishlist This attractive, inspirational guide is full of sound techniques, advice and hands-on instruction for anyone looking to explore the magic of watercolor. see all copies from £13.55! new only from £13.55!
25 view cover	Zoltan Szabo's 70 Favorite Watercolor Techniques more books like this by Zoltan Szabo, okl add to wishlist In this exciting new visual approach, master watercolorist Szabo takes paintings "apart" using callouts, sidebars and brush-in-hand pictures to teach watercolorists technique after marvelous technique! see all copies from £26.00! new only from £65.61! \| first editions

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