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Watercolor Workshop
SKU
082466
ISBN
9781419729249
Grade 5-AD
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Description
Watercolors are an exciting and fluid medium, but take lots of practice to develop strong skills. This instructional workbook covers a diverse range of these techniques and skills all in one with 100 experiments. The heavy weight paper can handle practice paintings right in the pages, so no need for a separate pad of paper. Beginning with a quick overview of supplies, paint grades and types, watercolor papers, and painting tools, the book moves into pigment testing and onto an extensive range of techniques covering wet on dry, wet on wet, ombré gradients, bloom textures, flat washes, lifting pigments, layering colors and textures, and ending with freeform experiments combining what you’ve learned. In each section, you start with several practice experiments making colorful swatches and then progress to final works of art displaying that section’s technique. The instruction is clear with helpful tips and colorful examples, making this watercolor journey a joy to partake while developing strong skills and understanding of the medium along the way! 256 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Watercolor Workshop
Learn to paint gorgeous contemporary art by practicing watercolor technique directly in this instructional sketchbook. Through 100 different experiments, artist Sasha Prood teaches you traditional techniques like wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and flat washes, and also encourages you to play with the paint through colorful ombrés, unique bloom textures, and added elements like salt and sponging. Each experiment is accompanied by Sasha’s beautifully painted examples and space to practice your skills on the thick pages of the sketchbook. Sasha makes watercolors accessible by setting you up to paint a series of practice swatches before attempting to make final art and she emphasizes experimentation with color and technique so that you can learn to enjoy and embrace all the unique qualities of watercolor.
Category Description for Workshop: 50 Experiments Series
Part art reference and part sketch journal, these thorough art skills books break down techniques for each specific medium and have spaces throughout to practice. Each contain experiments (100 in Watercolor, and 50 each in Marker & Pencil) to try your hand at and develop your skills right along with the instruction. Material is presented in an inviting, non-intimidating way. The nice paper quality and texture lends itself to that specific medium of each book. Having the instructions and techniques along with your own personal practice areas combined into one book make these a convenient reference book. There is an amazing range of skills and techniques covered in the experiments and these books would make a valuable tool for any artist wanting to discover or enhance their skills in that medium. Each book features a contemporary square 8"x 8" format, with softcover and lay flat binding. ~ Emily
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Abrams Noteri |
| Author: | Sasha Prood |
| Grades: | 5-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781419729249 |
| Length in Inches: | 8 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.4 |
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