books about: watercolor     books:       Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter James Gurney Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2010 From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series, James Gurney, comes a carefully crafted and researched study on color and light in paintings. This art instruction book will accompany the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn’t Exist. James Gurney, New York Times best-selling author and artist of the Dinotopia series, follows Imaginative Realism with his second art-instruction book, Color and Light: ...             Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing Mark Willenbrink, Mary Willenbrink North Light Books, 2006 This inspiring book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined! Authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink ( Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner ) cover it all—from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on the tricky stuff, like getting proportions and perspective right, drawing reflections, and designing strong compositions. (It's not as scary as it ...             Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For ... Susan Schwake Quarry Books, 2012 "Susan Schwake's Art Lab for Kids is a well-thought-out guide, making it easy to introduce art into children's lives. Simple, clear explanations of technique, combined with inspiration from established artists, will enable children to feel successful and encouraged to explore art as a form of expression." - Rebecca Emberley, best-selling children's book author and illustrator " Art Lab for Kids will make a valuable contribution to the ...             #5370 Zenspirations Joanne Fink Design Originals, 2011 "Patterning is fun, easy and relaxing - and it is a great way to add interest and texture to any design." Joanne Fink presents creative monogram and pattern techniques in Zenspirations, offering intriguing ideas for filling boarders, edges and spaces with creative flourishes. The many decorative boarders, frames, shapes, and alphabet will appeal to a spectrum of tastes and styles. Use Joanne's techniques to create details, depth and beauty ...             John Singer Sargent: Watercolors Erica Hirshler, Teresa Carbone, ... MFA Publications/Brooklyn Museum, 2013 John Singer Sargent's approach to watercolor was unconventional. Going beyond turn-of-the-century standards for carefully delineated and composed landscapes filled with transparent washes, his confidently bold, dense strokes and loosely defined forms startled critics and fellow practitioners alike. One reviewer of an exhibition in London proclaimed him "an eagle in a dove-cote"; another called his work "swagger" watercolors. For Sargent, ...             Time for Bed Mem Fox HMH Books, 1997 “It’s time for bed, little cat, little cat / So snuggle in tight, that’s right, like that.” This 1993 bedtime favorite from the Australian author Mem Fox and the illustrator Jane Dyer is now available in this small, square board book edition. Even the most reluctant snoozers will find themselves lulled by the repetitive rhythms, as the parent sheep, cat, snake, and fish implore their babies to get some shuteye: “It’s time for bed, ...             Laws Guide to Drawing Birds, The John Muir Laws Heyday, 2012 Called a ''modern Audubon'' by the Washington Post , renowned artist and naturalist John Muir Laws brings us this full-color how-to guide to drawing birds. Laws's book, with an illuminating foreword by beloved ornithologist David Sibley, is devoted not only to art but also to the lives, forms, and postures of the birds themselves. It intertwines artistic technique and the exquisite details of natural history, and drawing becomes the vehicle for ...             Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists Jenny Doh Lark Crafts, 2013 Hand-lettering techniques are a popular and visually dynamic way to add textual elements to crafts, from journals to mixed-media art. Sixteen accomplished contributors—including calligraphers, painters, collagists, card makers, fiber artists, and graphic designers—give their personal perspectives on lettering. They all offer their favorite tools, how they use them, their signature technique with step-by-step instructions and photos, and an ...             One Zentangle A Day: A 6-Week Course in Creative Drawing for Relaxation, Inspiration, and Fun (One A Day) Beckah Krahula Quarry Books, 2012 One Zentangle A Day is a beautiful interactive book teaching the principles of Zentangles as well as offering fun, related drawing exercises. Zentangles are a new trend in the drawing and paper arts world. The concept was started by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas as a way to practice focus and meditation through drawing, by using repetitive lines, marks, circles, and shapes. Each mark is called a "tangle," and you combine various tangles into ...             The Dot (Irma S and James H Black Honor for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards)) Peter H. Reynolds Candlewick, 2003 With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark - and follow where it takes us. Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can’t draw - she’s no ...             Moleskine Watercolor Notebook Large (Moleskine Classic) Moleskine Moleskine, 2008 The Moleskine Watercolour Large notebook is the portable atelier for painting and drawing with watercolours. A heavy 200-gram, cold-pressed paper is identical on the both sides and was created especially for Moleskine. Every Moleskine product is thread bound and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.             Zentangle 8: Monograms & Alphabets Suzanne McNeill CZT Design Originals, 2012 Elegant letters are the perfect way to personalize a greeting card, stationery or a memorable gift. Turn mundane mail into envelopes that promise something really special. Send special tangled thank-you notes and enclosure cards for showers, weddings and baby announcements. Using the relaxing process of Zentangle, you can create unique letters with stunning details and sumptuous bakgrounds - one tangle at a time. You'll be amazed as delightful ...             Surface Treatment Workshop: Explore 45 Mixed-Media Techniques Darlene Olivia McElroy, Sandra Duran-Wilson North Light Books, 2011 Breaking the Surface Pondering how to begin a new piece of art? Surface Treatment Workshop has the answer! The authors of Image Transfer Workshop are back to show you 45 stepped-out mixed-media techniques that will add depth and texture to your artwork. These techniques are the perfect jump-off point for creating art you will love to look at, and, in some cases, touch! In this comprehensive guide, you?ll find: 45 techniques . Exciting ...             The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World Gabriel Campanario Quarry Books, 2012 The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (www.urbansketchers.org), this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners ...             The Collage Workbook: How to Get Started and Stay Inspired Randel Plowman Lark Crafts, 2012 Both a popular hobby and a recognized art form, collage encompasses a wide range of creative styles and techniques--explored here by the creator of the popular A Collage a Day blog. Offering step-by-step instruction, visual inspiration, and even a library of copyright-free images, this hands-on guide covers all the necessary materials, tools, and know-how, from adding color and transferring images, to décollage (tearing away layers). And to ...             Colored Pencil Painting Bible: Techniques for Achieving Luminous Color and Ultrarealistic Effects Alyona Nickelsen Watson-Guptill, 2009 Groundbreaking new techniques for a favorite medium • Dazzling colors, incredible realism—with simple you-can-do-it processes! • Author is a top colored-pencil artist Radiant color . . . painterly finishes . . . incredible realism. With colored pencils! Artists everywhere will be dazzled by the amazing new techniques created by Alyona Nickelsen and presented in Colored Pencil Painting Bible for the very first time. Layering, ...             Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too Mona Brookes J P Tarcher, 1996 Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing. Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have ...             Zen Shorts (Caldecott Honor Book) Jon J Muth Scholastic Press, 2005 Jon J Muth, author of the best-selling book, THE THREE QUESTIONS, has crafted another profound and winning picture book. "Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates ...             Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for ... MaryAnn F. Kohl, Kim Solga Bright Ring Publishing, 1997 Featuring more than 150 activities, this guide teaches the styles, works, and techniques of the great masters—Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and more.             Moleskine Sketch-Book Large, Hard Red for Art (Moleskine Legendary Notebooks) Moleskine Moleskine, 2009 The Moleskine Large Red Sketchbook is made with top quality heavy paper and is perfect for on the go drawings, sketches and tempera colors. Every Moleskine product is thread bound and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.              search for books achieving, adventures, alphabets, beginners, caldecott, children, discovering, excellence, inspiration, inspired, legendary, lettering, literature, media-for, mixed-media, moleskine, monograms, notebooks, printmaking, relaxation, sketch-book, sketching, successful, techniques, treatment, ultrarealistic, watercolor, watercolors, zenspirations, zentangle books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen music: Les Dix Commandements (Le Decalogue) home  impressum - about us