Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice
by Claudia Nice
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Author: Claudia NiceEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-05-12
ISBN: 158180251X
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: North Light Books
Book Reviews of Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice
Book Review: A good reference book for all levels
Summary: 5 Stars
This a very good book. It covers many aspects of painting in watercolor, including some difficult-to-find tips like mixing convincing shadow colors, working with color triads (3 colors) to create mood, and a list of common colors that are transparent, opaque, staining, or granulating.
There are troubleshooting tips to help the beginner who wants to achieve certain effects but cannot figure out what went wrong.
The book has only 127 pages, but it is fiiled with useful information about techniques like washes, glazing, layering, masking and spatter. There is also some information about the use of unconventional aids like stamping, sponging, alcohol and plastic wrap. Every page is filled with Ms. Nice's realistic yet magical artwork.
Where to use transparent or opaque watercolor, and how to test pigments for transparency would have been some welcome additional information.
Overall, it is a good book to own, especially for the beginner to intermediate levels.
Summary of Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice
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
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