Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice

Authors: Nice, Claudia
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: ART025000, ART027000, ART029000
ISBN: 9781440317545, Related ISBNs: 1440317542, 158180251X, 9781440317545, 9781581802511
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 128,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: Expand your artistic horizons with watercolor!

Watercolor is a fun, challenging medium that captures the magic of light and color. Now world-renowned artist and instructor Claudia Nice helps you get started in watercolor today.

In Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice, you'll start with the very basics, learning new techniques as you paint.

Detailed instructions and step-by-step artwork show you how to:

   • Explore the amazing variety of effects you can get by painting watercolors on dry, damp or wet paper
   • Mix paint and water to create a variety of soft, beautiful washes
   • Use fun and easy techniques such as spatter, sponging and stamping to bring a lively new look to your work
   • Blend colors on your palette to capture the precise shade you're seeking
   • Use your brushes, papers and paints to produce wonderful textural effects


Throughout, you'll find helpful troubleshooting tips, practical exercises, and Claudia's encouraging advice - all so you, too, can become a watercolor pro.
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