Watercolor Basics - Let's Get Started

Watercolor Basics - Let's Get Started

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<b>"After 25 years of teaching thousands of novice watercolorists the simple methods contained in this book, I firmly believe that anyone willing to follow the directions and do the world cannot fail to achieve a successful picture. If I can do it, so can you." - Jack Reid</b> In this beginner-friendly guide, Jack Reid will show you the hows of watercolor painting. He covers it all in clear, easy-to-understand terms - beginning with what tools and materials you should buy to get off to a good, affordable start. You'll find simple, step-by-step exercises to help you:<ul><li> Control your brush with ease<li> Master the four basic watercolor techniques - the flat wash, the graded wash, the wet-in-wet and the dry-brush<li> Take the "Five Steps to a Painting" - step-by-step demonstration guide you from one color to five, to make your paintings "sing" with color<li> Use photography and photocopying to create paintings inspired by life</ul> Then put everything you've learned into action by following along with seven painting projects. Before you know it, you'll be creating your own beautiful watercolor paintings!