Read more Watercolor Techniques Learn over a dozen watercolor techniques and tips to help you create your best work! Dropping in color Glazing Backruns Granulation Masking fluid and white ink Salt ...and more! Watercolor as Easy as 1-2-3-4 Anyone Can Be an Artist The ultimate beginner's guide, Watercolor Success in Four Steps is the perfect starting point for any aspiring artist! Inside this book, experienced artist Marina Bakasova walks you through 150 projects with tried and true techniques. Whether you're just starting to paint or have some experience, this guide will help you master watercolors in just four simple steps! Easy 4-step watercolor painting technique 150 painting projects include food, fashion, flora, fauna, and more Beginner-friendly illustrated instructions Understand the basics of watercolor painting with tried-and-true techniques Read more Watercolor Success in Four Illustrated Steps Draw a Pencil Sketch Start by making a pencil drawing of the project. A simple outline is all you need. You can sketch it freehand or trace the drawing provided, using tracing paper or a lightbox. Your drawing should be light and easy to erase, because watercolor paint is transparent. Apply the First Wash To apply a flat, even wash of color, dip your brush into the prepared color and spread it on the shape. Dont try to cover the shape in one go; start with a medium-sized drop of paint, then while the paint is still wet, add more until you have covered the shape. Build Up the Picture A damp base allows watercolor to spread whereas a dry base contains it. Read through the whole project before you start, noting where you will need to work quickly when working on wet or half-wet. For example, you may need to move on to the final step while the paint is still wet. Apply Details Apply the finishing touches to each watercolor painting using the techniques learned earlier in the book. Watch your art really pop as you paint the final details to your very own masterpiece! Read more Getting Started in Watercolors Techniques Most watercolor paintings use a combination of techniques. Learn how to draw a pencil sketch, locate the light source, choose the right brush, prepare your paints, work on wet or half-wet, drop in color, work on dry, glazing, and more! Tools and Materials Apart from paints, brushes, and paper, you will only require a few additional bits and pieces, many of which you will probably have around the house already. You'll learn how to select the best tools, from watercolor paints and paper to drawing pencils and paintbrushes. Projects Each of the 150 projects offers a sample selection of palette colors alongside approachable, step-by-step painting instructions to complete each design. Use the handy project selector pages to see all of the projects pictured together, to help you choose which one to paint next. Read more 150 Watercolor Painting Projects Fruit, Vegetables, Food, & Drinks Create watercolor paintings of a banana, chocolate eclair, macron, teapot, and more! Flowers, Plants, & the Natural World Make your own watercolor masterpieces of a sunflower, poppy, cactus, night sky, and other items from nature. Insects, Animals, Birds, & Sea Life Create watercolor paintings of a panda, frog, flamingo, seashell, dolphin, sea turtle, and more! Objects, Travel, & Celebrations Make your own watercolor masterpieces of a sailboat, matryoshka doll, umbrella, hot-air balloon, and other fun objects. Read more
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🗸 Author(s): Marina Bakasova
🗸 Title: Watercolor Success in Four Steps: 150 Skill-Building Projects to Paint (Design Originals) Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Instructions & Techniques to Create Beautiful Paintings as Easy as 1-2-3-4
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🗸 Languange: English
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