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Modern Watercolor: A playful and contemporary exploration of watercolor painting

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Modern Watercolor: A playful and contemporary exploration of watercolor painting
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kristin Van Leuven
SeriesModern Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 296,Width 222
Category/GenrePainting and art manuals
ISBN/Barcode 9781633223561
ClassificationsDewey:751.422
Audience
General
Illustrations 364 color images

Publishing Details

Publisher Walter Foster Publishing
Imprint Walter Foster Publishing
Publication Date 21 September 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

It's time to get your feet wet with watercolors! This dynamic and inspirational guide will set you down a path of exploration as you learn to play with watercolors. You will learn to effectively use basic techniques and principles to create beautiful, expressive works of art. In Modern Watercolor, artists will discover how to paint in watercolor by harnessing the medium's unique transparent qualities to create stunning works of art, stationery, gifts, and more. From selecting your first watercolor paints to learning to blend colors into a unique palette, we are here to guide you as you begin your journey. By the end, your paintings will be cohesive and rich. These easy-to-follow lessons will explore using watercolor on different surfaces, how to create basic shapes using fun techniques, and how to create myriad gorgeous effects that can be achieved with different brushes and strokes. You will even learn how to add layers of dimension and texture and how to work with resist techniques to create pretty patterns and gorgeous backgrounds.

Author Biography

Kristin Van Leuven is a native Arizonian who loves to paint, a mother, and a wife. She's also the owner of Hello Lovely People, an online shop that sells artwork for the home. Learn more at http://lovelypeople.bigcartel.com