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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful. Loving this book!By Sue BIve always wanted to try my hand at working with watercolors but most of the books I looked at seem to take the subject so seriously that they were overwhelming and just not that inspiring to me. When this book came up on my recommendations I anxiously awaited its release because it looked exactly like what I was waiting for and I was right! If youre looking for a book to take you step by step on every aspect of creating watercolor masterpieces then no; this is probably not the book you want but if youre new to watercolors and want a book that takes you through some easy and fun techniques to get you started then youll love this book.The author has a nice writing style that is easy to follow and understand and the accompanying full color illustrations are beautifully photographed. Youll being with the basics: types of paper; paint; palettes and brushes and then the book moves right into techniques and projects. Get your feet (or hands!) wet by starting out with working wet into wet and wet onto dry techniques. Then try your hand at dabbing; dripping; blowing and splattering paint. All of these techniques make beautiful backgrounds to write; journal or doodle over and as papers to be torn and used in collages.Thats only a small sampling of whats in this book. Other chapters (30 in all) include subjects such as: using salt to make texture; working with a still life; using high-key or low-key color; using value; printing with leaves; masking and stenciling; collage; opaque and iridescent watercolors; working from a photograph; writing with watercolor; adding watercolor to a monotype; drawing from nature and more.At the end of the book youll find a 20 page gallery of work by several contributing artist working in a wide range of styles.I found this book to be a refreshing approach to the subject of working with watercolors!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A watercolor book to loveBy S. WarfieldThis is a wonderful book about watercolor painting. The author and artist writes in a style that leaves no confusion or guessing. She goes from types of paper to brushes; paints and brands of paints; and finally palettes. Color is discussed as well as drawing; lettering with watercolors and before the projects begin there is a lot of good information on texture.There are several projects in this book that are worth doing or at least trying. I love Project #14 Inspired by Nature; Printing With Leaves. Heather Smith Jones uses leaves; paper doilies; paper towels and other household items to show how to create unique and exciting textures with watercolors. I have a lot of art and watercolor books; but this one is taking over as one of my favorites. The authors art as well as art by others is shown in the book.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Perfect. Just what I was looking for !By MusingCrowI have found myself wanting to use watercolors in my work but have little to no experience in how to use them. Anybody can put paint and water to paper but to make it interesting can be another whole thing. I wanted a basic book - I have no aims to become a professional watercolor artist - something that would tell me more than I already knew - but not so so much that I would be overwhelmed by theinformation. I chose this book to try and I glad that I did because it fits the bill perfectly for me!I love the feel and the smell of books - and have been known; on occasion; to not by a book it if the paper feels off. The paper binding this book s feels like watercolor paper. The author does cove the basics of watercolor paper - how to stretch it (affix it to a surface so that it will not buckle when you paint) and what the surfaces of various papers are like. The books also has an excellent; short version; of how watercolor paints are created and how to branch out and make your own paints should you want to. There is an explanation of what all of those little numbers and letters on the paint tubes mean as well; what mediums to use and why.The projects include the fare you might expect in a beginner book : * how to work wet into wet and wet onto dry. * developing a palette and using one of a variety of different pallets for your work * using color * adding textures with things like salt; sprays (with a straw);lines; bubble wrap; paper towels etc * painting with watercolors around a drawing as well as using backgrounds before a drawing * working from a photograph * art cards * assembalges * creating negative shapes * collageYou get the idea. Yes; its basic but it also contains a wealth of usable information for folks like me who want the basics presented in an intelligible manner and suitable for a wide variety of mixed media work and textile art. I am very pleased with my purchase of this book - and think it would make a great addition to your artists library as a mixed media or textile artist. I am sure that conditioned watercolor artists might be bored - but for me this was the perfect book. Just what I had hoped for !
