Basic Watercolor Techniques

by Albert, Greg; Wolf, Rachel; Rubin Wolf, Rachel

• ISBN13: 9780891343875
• ISBN10: 0891343873
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1991-08-01
• Publisher: North Light Books

Summary

Basic Techniques books offer comprehensive, step-by-step instruction from top North Light artists. Beginners will find information on materials and tools, actual painting techniques, and tips on making the most of each medium.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(1)
Basic Materials Everything You'll Need to Get Started	2	(16)
Essential Tools
More About Paper and Brushes
Technique Using Your Materials Effectively	18	(16)
Four Basic Ways to Apply Color
Washes
Experimental Methods
Using Color From Basics to Professional Color Secrets	34	(14)
Color & Value
Properties of Watercolor Pigments
The Color Wheel
Know Your Pigments
Pigment Discoveries
The Limited Palette
Design Easy-to-Use Tips for Better Painting	48	(8)
Principles of Design
Negative Space
A Value Scale
Designing with Wash Values
Saving Whites
Landscapes Painting the World Around You	56	(20)
Skies
Trees & Foliage
Snow
Plants & Flowers A Close-Up View	76	(20)
Seeing
Using Your Sketchbook
The Portrait Approach
The Botanical Approach
The Monumental Image
Sequential Images
Subtle Contrasts
Water Capturing the Most Elusive Subject	96	(12)
Water Patterns
Organizing Water Patterns
Water in Motion
Reflections
Reflections & Color
The Figure Adding the ``Human Touch''	108	(8)
From Gesture to Final Figure
Painting Children
The Portrait Meeting Your Subject Head-On	116	(4)
Portraying a Young Boy
Index	120