the most inspirational book on watercolors i have... | Basic Watercolor Answer Book

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	• Basic Watercolor Answer Book Catherine Anderson North Light Books, 1999 - 128 pages average customer review:based on 14 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Perfect Watercolor Introduction

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I am a total beginner to watercolor---actually, to any type of painting, and this book was very helpful and easy to understand. I expect that the more I paint, though, the more I'll use it, as the information seemed to be insightful ideas that more advanced artists could also use. I read the entire book before I picked up a brush (as it was my sole introduction to watercolor) and I'm glad I did.

The book is organized in a question and answer format and grouped into: paper and painting surfaces; brushes and their care; paints and palettes; combining colors, water, paper, and brushes; tonal values; painting outdoors, on location and from life; and "is this a mistake or a creative opportunity?". The last chapter was most interesting, with actual examples of salvaged paintings---before and after.

The book was peppered with encouraging advice and information about being an artist, a painter. I loved reading it.
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the most inspirational book on watercolors i have...

A must for all watercolor artists...you will be returning to this book for inspiration and encouragement, over and over again... trust me!!!

Good information.

While I haven't completely read through this book, what I have read so far is quite informative. It does go beyond the basics, and thus fills the intermediate gap that so often is not usually addressed.

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Tip for purchasing this book

As this book is out of print, I tried to buy a used copy. Amazon booksellers are selling used/new copies today for between $45 and $99!

However, I just ordered a copy directly from the authors website - autographed too! - for $24.99 + $6 shipping.
see: www.catherineanderson.net

Maybe this will help others who have been searching too.

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Good, but not that good

I just checked the website listed below and the book is now $39.95 not including shipping. I have gotten this book several times from the library and I particularly like her use of a "funny brush." And the exercise in the book on mixing greens I did in an art class and that has been very useful. However, the information in the rest of the book can be found in other books. In my opinion, the book is not worth the $46 to $60 it would now cost to buy. Maybe Northlight Books will offer an updated version of this book in the near future ??? If the book was normally priced, I would probably buy it.

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