If you have the slightest interest to learn how to do watercolor painting, I am going to highly suggest that you will learn more from the author of this book, than you can ever pick up even at a studio.
The author explains in explicit detail, from start to finish, on not only how to paint using watercolors, but how to organize and compose your canvas. This is the basic begging of a fine work of art and is covered magnificently.
The way the book is broken down into sections, makes it so very easy, not only to follow, but to go to the section you’re most interested in if you’re not exactly a beginner and just want to get to the included advanced material.
Section 1 covers materials.
As with most “How To” books, the author covers all the materials that will be needed. What to use and why you’re using it, plus what the finest materials are to get.
Section 2 is on the palette.
Not only how to get organized and how to avoid the biggest mistakes that beginners make with their palettes but areas much more important than you probably realize.
Section 3 goes over composition.
This covers how to create a horizon line, a very important center of interest and using basic abstractions.
Section 4 is about creating figures.
This covers as you probably already know, one of the hardest things to do as a beginner. This section is written to guide you along even if you think you cannot draw a stick figure.
Section 5 gets into color.
This is where the book starts to go beyond basics, how to divide pigments for best results, determining the emotional impact of color, using color to suggest movement and the correct way to add reflections. Important information as you progress.
Section 6 is about special effects.
This is one of the more fun parts of the book as you begin to put more of yourself into your work. You can really let go and experiment. Show your “wild” side.
Section 7 shows you how to paint trees.
Even though you may be a beginner, again it’s not as hard as you think once you’re shown how to be creative and productive in this area.
Section 8 goes into landscapes.
You will use your past experiences and how work from a pencil sketch to produce these landscapes.
Section 9 shows you how to paint the perfect window.
This is REALLY a cool section where you will have a lot of fun.
Section 10 shows you how to achieve different textures.
Many new techniques are learned such as how to create the texture of old wood. This is very easy and covered so well that you can master this in no time.
Section 11 goes into how to create edges.
You will learn to create realistic pictures and how to avoid that “copied in” look.
Section 12 covers painting interiors and how to choose an interesting subject.
It also goes into abstraction.
Section 13 shows you how to paint street scenes.
This is probably one of the most detailed parts of the book. With time and practice, you will be creating a whole city in no time.
Section 14 goes over the use of forms and shapes.
This is more abstract than anything else. So if you’re not into abstract art, this section probably won’t be of much interest to you.
Section 15 goes over painting seascapes.
You will be shown how to bring to life breaking surfs, how to make whitecap waves, and how to create an exotic beach scene. If you want to really impress people, master these techniques.
Section 16 is all about the Planning and Selection area.
It is a complete step by step demonstration of how to work from a photograph to a finished watercolor. This absolutely had to finish the book. It’s brilliant.
As you can see, the book is absolutely complete in every detail. Plus the author gives you a bonus. It’s not only a great value, but a book you will be returning to time after time as you progress.
At the very least, please visit her site and see what she has to offer.
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