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People who want to learn
to paint without relying
on their drawing skills
have everything they need
in this book. Wendy
Jelbert`s clear
instructions show how to
paint beautiful pictures
of doors and windows
using outlines provided
as pull-out tracings.
Clear instructions and
step-by-step photographs
Five easy to follow
projects Six reusable
tracings to pull out
Beautiful, inspiring
paintings
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Readers who want to learn
to paint trees and
woodlands but can not
rely on their drawing
skills have everything
they need in this book.
Readers who want to learn
to paint trees and
woodlands but can not
rely on their drawing
skills have everything
they need in this book.
The outlines of five
paintings (plus one bonus
picture) are provided to
pull out from the centre
of the book. Clear
instructions and
step-by-step photographs
show how to transfer the
outlines on to
watercolour paper and
then how to capture the
beauty of trees in
striking watercolour
paintings. Geoff Kersey
shows how to paint a
bluebell wood, a snow
scene, an Autumn
woodland, a pair of
ancient oaks and a willow
leaning over a boat.No
drawing skills are
required with this
easy-to-follow book.
Outlines are provided as
pull out tracings and
Geoff Kersey`s clear
instructions clearly
illustrate all the
techniques. Learn how to
capture the beauty of
trees in watercolour Five
easy to follow
demonstrations
Step-by-step photographs
and clear instructions
Six reusable tracings to
pull out
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This book by Arnold
Lowrey makes painting
hills and mountains
simple and accessible,
and offers guidance on
how you can develop your
new painting skills.This
book is designed
specifically for
beginners who want to
paint hills and
mountains, but whose
drawing skills let them
down. By providing
pull-out tracings of each
of the five projects,
you can simply transfer
the drawing to your
watercolour paper
following the easy
instructions provided and
then concentrate your
efforts on the painting
techniques. There are
five projects, each with
a tracing and detailed,
step-by-step
instructions, plus a
bonus tracing so that you
can reproduce the
painting shown on the
introductory page. Each
painting is A3 size (42 x
29.5cm; 16½ x
11¾in). There is also
a helpful section on what
materials to use.
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Learn how to paint
beautiful, luminous
watercolour washes with
this easy-to-follow
step-by-step guide.Using
over 70 step-by-step
photographs and a variety
of inspirational
paintings, Frank
Halliday shows how to
paint washes and how to
use them to create
atmosphere, tone, form
and shape. Skies,
landscapes and
waterscapes can all be
washed on to the paper
and the merging colours
allowed to run into each
other to create sunsets,
mountains, distant
mists, fields, rivers,
seas and reflections.
Practical advice is given
on the materials you
need, how to start,
using a limited palette,
composition and
perspective. Whatever
your skill level, you
will be able to develop
your own style with this
invaluable book.
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Jeremy Ford is a master
artist who will show you
all you need to know to
paint beautiful water
colour pictures,
starting from initial
sketches, through simple
techniques to completed
pictures, ready for
display. Containing
everything you need to
know, this book
includes: * Three
comprehensive
step-by-step
demonstrations * Advice
on choosing your paints,
brushes, papers,
sketchbooks and other
materials * A simple
colour theory section
eliminates any mysteries
about water colour paint
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Light in Watercolour by
Jacqueline Barras: offers
an exciting approach to
painting light using
step-by-step photographs
and a wonderful
collection of
inspirational
pictures.The glowing
transparency and
sponteneity of
watercolour makes it an
ideal medium with which
to interpret the
qualities of light. Light
in Watercolour by
Jacqueline Barras
demonstrates how you can
capture the beauty of
sunlight, lamplight,
morning and evening light
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highlights, build up
atmosphere and develop
unusual textures. With
transparent washes and
subtle uses of vibrant
and luminous colours,
with over 40 pages she
creates a series of
paintings that are full
of character and appeal.
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Everything you want to
know about painting
flowers and plants - a
complete inspirational
course for all those
interested in capturing
the beauty of poppies,
daisies, snowdrops,
irises and more. In this
bright and colourful book
Janet Whittle covers many
creative techniques for
capturing the beauty of
flowers and plants -
wet-in-wet, wet-in-dry,
negative painting,
masking, lifting out,
glazing and more. She
also looks at detailing
the finer parts of
flowers such as veining
and stamens. Janet's
paintings are
characterised by their
lively backgrounds and
her vibrant palette and
she gives guidance on
painting backgrounds as
well as on composition.
Clear step-by-step
projects on snowdrops,
poppies and daisies are
included and many other
flowers are depicted in
examples of Janet's
finished work.
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Using easy-to-follow
step-by-step
demonstrations and many
different paintings, Ray
Campbell Smith shows how
to create stunning
paintings full of
atmosphere and
feeling.Using
easy-to-follow
step-by-step
demonstrations and many
different paintings, Ray
Campbell Smith shows how
to create stunning
paintings full of
atmosphere and feeling.
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Everything you want to
know about landscape
painting is contained in
this fresh, practical
guide packed with
exciting new ways to use
watercolour.Using many
creative and useful tips,
Richard Bolton
concentrates on all the
elements of the landscape
as he shows how to create
skies, trees and
foliage, water, hills
and mountains, snow,
figures, animals and
more. Exploring the
unique qualities of the
medium he teaches all the
essential techniques,
encouraging artists to
experiment and improve
their skills.
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Geoff Kersey shares his
mastery of watercolour
techniques in this
fascinating and detailed
paperback guide to
painting skies in
landscapes. Clear step by
step photographs and many
useful tips show how to
create six paintings with
remarkable skies, from a
clear winter sky over a
snowy landscape to a
stormy sky to a
spectacular sunset in
Venice. Beginning with
invaluable advice on
sketching, using
photographs, colour and
mastering sky painting
techniques, he goes on
to demonstrate six
beautiful paintings with
remarkable skies. Learn
how to paint a clear
winter sky over a crisp
snowscene, a sky
reflected in water, a
stormy sky, a sunset in
Venice and more with
Painting Skies by Geoff
Kersey. With over 90
pages, both beginners to
watercolour and
experienced painters will
benefit from this
essential guide to
painting skies.
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Perspective Depth &
Distance by Geoff Kersey
is clear, practical and
easy-to-follow, with
over 90 pages this
paperback book draws the
reader into understanding
the principles of
perspective using simple
techniques, tips and
step-by-step
demonstrations.From
sketches through to final
paintings, Geoff Kersey
shows how to incorporate
linear and arial
perspective, how to
create depth and distance
with light and shade,
and how to breath a sense
of realism into a
picture. Flat, dull
landscapes can be changed
into vibrant scenes full
of life with sunlight and
shadows; distance can be
enhanced by placing warm
colours in the foreground
and cool colours in the
background; foreground
detail and soft
background images can
lead your eye into a
picture. Perspective
Depth & Distance by Geoff
Kersey has many more
tricks which can be used
to create an illusion of
a three dimensional
scene. Fields, trees,
roads, rivers, bridges,
buildings, harbours -
whatever the subject you
will need to learn about
perspective, depth and
distance.
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If you want to learn how
to capture the drama,
mystery and changing
qualities of mood and
atmosphere, take a look
at Painting Mood &
Atmosphere by Barry
Herniman. The glowing
transparency and
spontaneity of
watercolour makes it an
ideal medium for
exploring the effects of
sunlight, shadows,
mist, stormy skies and
more. Easy techniques for
creating realistic
effects are demonstrated
in a series of stunning
demonstrations. In his
enthusiastic and
practical manner, Barry
Herniman guides you
through all the different
stages, revealing
paintings rich in
atmosphere, from
tranquil river scenes and
misty woodlands to
dramatic landscapes and
inspiring seascapes. This
book is packed with over
90 pages of useful tips
and easy-to-follow
techniques, each
accompanied by beautiful
paintings to inspire and
help improve skills.
Artists can learn how to
apply these techniques to
their own work to create
original and unique
watercolour paintings
that almost spring to
life.
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Everything you want to
know about painting water
in all its moods is
contained in this
easy-to-follow guide - a
complete inspirational
course for all those
interested in capturing
the beauty and atmosphere
of landscapes and
seascapes.Watercolour is
an exciting and versatile
medium. and beautiful
waterscapes full of light
and atmosphere can be
created with loose,
transparent washes, or
by overlaying colours. In
clear,
simple-to-understand
terms Joe Francis Dowden
clearly illustrates all
the techniques that are
needed to create
different types of water.
Using a series of
practical step-by-step
demonstrations, he
illustrates how to paint
puddles, shallow water,
rippling rivers, white
water, a seascape and
more. Each stage is
clearly explained, with
helpful tips and a wealth
of information on
composition,
perspective, capturing
tone, colour, texture
and detail. Before you
realise it you will be
painting your own
beautiful paintings -
with this fresh,
innovative book.
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Painting with Watercolour
by William Newton: learn
how to capture the
beauty, luminosity and
sheer beauty of
watercolours with this
easy-to-follow
step-by-step
guide.William Newton
provides an inspirational
and practical guide to
painting beautiful
watercolours and shows
how to capture the
exciting qualities of
this wonderful medium.
Using over 60
step-by-step photographs
and over 40 pages he
illustrates all the basic
techniques, explaining
how to create transparent
washes, luminous
colours, light, shade
and atmosphere. The book
takes you through all the
stages of painting a
picture, from simple
brush strokes to final
details. Whatever your
skill level with Painting
with Watercolour by
William Newton you will
be able to develop your
own style using the
demonstrations and
exercises featured in
these pages.
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Everything you need to
know about transforming a
rough sketch into a
painting you can be proud
of - a complete
inspirational course for
all those who love to
sketch and paint.Wendy
Jelbert begins this book
by asking the question
why sketch/. Her answer
is that it is the best
way to record
inspirational scenes and
to capture special
moments. Through a series
of step-by-step projects
Wendy demonstrates how to
develop your sketching
skills and to transform a
sketch into a finished
painting. Everything is
covered from capturing
detail, composition and
texture to making the
most of your sketchbooks.
Many of Wendys finished
paintings and the
sketches that inspired
them are included
throughout the book.
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Everything you want to
know about how to start
painting is contained in
this easy-to-follow guide
- a complete
inspirational course for
the beginner.Arnold
Lowrey offers an
envigorating and creative
introduction to the
medium and in clear,
simple-to-understand
terms he explores the
materials you will need
to start painting. Using
a vibrant and colourful
palette, he clearly
illustrates all the
techniques from laying
initial washes and
capturing atmosphere to
adding interest and
detail - and includes a
series of step-by-step
demonstrations to build
up skills. Before you
realise it you will be
painting your own
beautiful paintings -
with this fresh,
innovative introduction
to watercolours.
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Learn how to capture the
beauty and luminosity of
flowers with this
easy-to-follow
step-by-step guide.Wendy
Tait shares her passion
for watercolours and
shows how to capture the
beauty and delicacy of a
stunning selection of
flowers. Inspired by the
pleasure of the paint,
brush and paper, she
uses a series of
demonstrations to
illustrate her techniques
- from initial
transparent misty
background washes to
adding final tiny
details. As she overlays
the colours the flowers
emerge - fuchsia,
cyclamen, roses, and
more. The qualities of
the medium allows her to
create light,
transparent colours of
daffodils and primroses,
or the deep, vibrant
tones of anemones and
tulips. Whatever your
skill level, with over
30 pages you will be able
to develop your own style
with this invaluable
easy-to-follow guide.To
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Ready to Paint Boats &
Harbours by Charles
Evans: make great
subjects for watercolour,
and Charles Evans makes
painting them simple and
striking. Pull-out
tracings are included
along with a clear guide
on how to transfer them
to your watercolour
paper, so you don`t need
to be able to draw to
paint these wonderful
pictures. With over 40
pages and a useful
section on what materials
to use will have you
painting like a pro in no
time! Five tracings, one
for each demonstrations.
Ready to Paint Boats &
Harbours by Charles Evans
has clear, step-by-step
pictures make painting
easy and fun.
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Pull-out outlines on
tracing paper are
provided for five
beautiful paintings,
along with full
step-by-step instructions
for how to bring the
flowers to life with
watercolours. A clear
guide on how to transfer
the outlines on to
watercolour paper is
included, along with a
helpful section on what
materials to use. Wendy
Tait`s paperback book
makes painting flowers
simple and accessible,
and offers guidance on
how to develop your new
painting skills. All of
the paintings in the
Watercolour Flowers by
Wendy Tait book are
provided as tracings in
the centre pages for you
to pull out and use to
learn how to paint
beautiful pictures with
Wendy Tait. With over 40
pages you can go straight
into painting: no need to
draw! Five easy to follow
demonstrations
Step-by-step photographs
and clear instructions
Nine reusable tracings to
pull out
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Water in Watercolour by
Joe Francis Dowden
explains in detail how he
creates his extraordinary
paintings of water, from
the stillest pond to the
most torrential
waterfall. With over 40
pages and easy to follow
step-by-step
demonstrations, he
reveals the colours and
techniques you need to
produce wonderful
watercolours. The
beautiful paintings of
the natural world
reproduced here will
inspire his admirers to
have a go for themselves.
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Wendy Tait shows how to
capture the delicacy and
beauty of a stunning
selection of wild
flowers.Offering
simplified,
inspirational
step-by-step guidance,
she explores all the
techniques required to
create beautiful,
translucent flowers -
from laying initial loose
misty background washes
to building up colours
and adding highlights.
She then shows how to
paint a honeysuckle
spray, wild roses and
bluebells using a series
of colourful step-by-step
photographs. Each
demonstration takes you
right through the
painting process,
showing exactly how to
lay down washes, overlay
colours and how to finish
off with texture and
detail. Beautifully
illustrated with Wendy`s
paintings, this book
will inspire beginners
and more experienced
artists to paint what
they see - and to capture
the fresh colours and
fascinating shapes of the
many different wild
flowers that can be found
around us.
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Derwent DVDs are ideal
for anyone thinking of
trying a new medium or
perhaps just wanting to
perfect their technique
with a favourite range.
This DVD focuses on one
of Derwent's popular
ranges or collections and
contains short projects
to complete. The DVDs
were created especially
for Derwent by Fiona
Peart, a professional
artist and qualified art
tutor. In easy to follow
stages she demonstrates
all the necessary steps
to complete each project
plus some interesting
quick and simple creative
techniques which can be
used in future work.
Fiona Peart will help you
make the most of your
Derwent Watercolour and
Inktense pencils.
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Successful & Creative
Washes by Barry Herniman
has everything you ever
wanted to know about
watercolour washes! Barry
Herniman`s new paperback
book helps you to make
your watercolour
paintings successful.
From simple wash
techniques through to
more complex and
rewarding paintings,
with over eighty pages
Successful & Creative
Washes by Barry
Hernimanhas something for
everyone.
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Derwent DVDs are ideal
for anyone thinking of
trying a new medium or
perhaps just wanting to
perfect their technique
with a favourite range.
This DVD focuses on one
of Derwent's popular
ranges or collections and
contains short projects
to complete. The DVDs
were created especially
for Derwent by Fiona
Peart, a professional
artist and qualified art
tutor. In easy to follow
stages she demonstrates
all the necessary steps
to complete each project
plus some interesting
quick and simple creative
techniques which can be
used in future work.
Fiona Peart will help you
make the most of your
Derwent Aquatone sticks.
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