SEASCAPE WATERCOLORS WITH THE ONE-WASH TECHNIQUE THE MAGIC OF PAINTING IN ONE LAYER IN LESS THAN AN HOUR

by Diba, Parisa

• ISBN13: 9798986344218
• ISBN10: 8986344211
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-11-01
• Publisher: BookBaby

Summary

What if you knew there is a way to create stunning, vivid watercolor paintings in only one hour? A free-flowing, spontaneous technique that allows you to paint freely and lets the viewer's imagination run wild. A process that results in fluid, blended watercolors and helps you avoid dull, muddy colors.<br><br>In her first book, Parisa Diba walks you through a unique watercolor journey with her One-Wash method. This step-by-step book is a complete guide covering everything from choosing the right supplies to executing her One-Wash technique, and includes many full-color illustrations and detailed instructions.<br><br>For artists of any level who want to learn how to paint oceans and underwater scenes or those simply looking to learn more about the art of creating watercolor, Seascape Watercolors with the One-Wash Technique will be your go-to source for years to come.<br><br>Let the water paint for you!<br><br>Seascape Watercolors with the One-Wash Technique includes:<br><br>· Hand-painted diagrams, pictures, and instructions<br>· A complete guide to watercolor supplies, color theory and composition<br>· Step-by-step guide to 20 watercolor techniques<br>· List of 80 questions to ask before painting<br>· An easy-to-follow, four-step painting process<br>· A total of five seascape demonstrations with details<br>· Advice on how to become a full-time artist<br>· High-quality glossy paper for a better learning experience (print editions)<br>· And much more!

Author Biography

A native of Iran, Parisa grew up outside of Tehran, surrounded by the natural beauty of streams, mountains, and her family's orchards of walnuts, peaches, and cherries. As she has always loved to paint, at the age of twelve, she picked dried mountain flowers, painted them, and sold them in neighborhood cafes. A few years later, she started making handmade postcards and selling them in gift shops.<br><br>Parisa began her interior design career in Tehran in 2002; in 2007, she took a watercolor class. That's where she saw one of Sterling Edwards' watercolor books. She was moved by the blended and fluid landscapes and fell in love with the medium. She moved to Turkey in 2013 and met Hakan Esmer, a Turkish artist and former university professor, hoping to take some art lessons from him. He had no time to teach, so instead he offered her the use his old studio. Parisa found herself walking to an old building every day and painting for hours and hours.<br><br>In 2016, Parisa immigrated to the United States, took up residency in Orange County, California, and started an art school. She is now a watercolor artist and an art instructor specializing in large One-Wash paintings inspired by the ocean and the water. Her paintings are owned by private collectors worldwide.<br>When she's not painting, teaching, or designing, Parisa enjoys relaxing with her husband Sam and their dog, Coco.<br><br>For more information about her online school, to see her artwork, and learn more, please visit:<br><br>www.ParisaDiba.com<br>www.OnlineWatercolorSchool.com<br>