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1	Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks & Techniques for Working with the World's Most Versatile Medium more books like this by Nancy Reyner add to wishlist "Acrylic Revolution" will show readers everything they need to know to be successful in their acrylic painting projects. With over 101 of the most popular, interesting, and indispensable tricks for working with acrylic - each with its own step-by-step demonstration - there is literally page after age of acrylic instruction and inspiration for ... see all copies from $19.19! new only from $19.19! \| SVS
2	Making Color Sing more books like this by Jeanne Dobie add to wishlist Through easy-to-follow exercises, this manual seeks to stimulate new ways to think about colour, generating responses that unlock personal creativity and allowing artists to express themselves with paint as never before. Readers are shown how the interplay of complementary hues can trigger vibrations; how the push and pull of warm and cool colours ... see all copies from $13.06! new only from $13.51! \| first editions \| SVS
3	How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself: Experimental Techniques for Achieving Realistic Effects more books like this by Nita Engle add to wishlist Award-winning artist Nita Engle's breakthrough approach to watercolour shows readers how to combine spontaneity and control to produce glowing, realistic paintings. Her method begins with action-filled exercises that demonstrate how to play with paint, following no rules. Subsequent step-by-step projects add planning to the mix, demonstrating how ... see all copies from $12.97! new only from $12.97! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Complete guide to watercolor painting more books like this by Edgar A Whitney add to wishlist Comprehensive, popular guide by renowned artist and teacher presents a full course of watercolor painting, from basics to creating landscapes; painting portraits and figures; drawing; following design principles; and matting, framing, and selling completed works. Two full-color sections show how to create 7 of the author's watercolors. 37 color ... see all copies from $5.95! new only from $9.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Master Disaster: Five Ways to Rescue Desperate Watercolors more books like this by Susan Webb Tregay add to wishlist In five simple, unique steps, Sue Tregay shows the reader how to change their mediocre paintings into spectacular works of art: lighten up, break it up, enrich it, and unify it. The book contains valuable advice on producing competition-quality art, what judges want and how to frame your work, which are things all artists need to know to turn ... see all copies from $3.54! new only from $24.84! \| SVS
6	The Tao of Watercolor: A Revolutionary Approach to the Practice of Painting more books like this by Jeanne Carbonetti add to wishlist This is a guide showing painters how to approach the act of painting in a fully conscious manner that can prepare the way for continued artistic growth without the usual stumbling blocks or tedium. Applying the principles presented in the "Tao Te Ching", the book shows painters how to unite spirit, mind and body to achieve inspired craftsmanship ... see all copies from $4.83! new only from $12.29! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Creating Textures in Pen & Ink with Watercolor more books like this by Claudia Nice add to wishlist Through pictures and handwritten instructions, Nice teaches artists how to use watercolor with pen and ink to create a wide range of exciting textures: from moss to metal to animal hair. see all copies from $6.61! new only from $12.79! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Sara Midda's South of France: A Sketchbook more books like this by Sara Midda add to wishlist This is a sketchbook from a year spent in the South of France. It is an artist's personal journal carried everywhere, and contains drawings and notions, and thoughts both surprising and whimsical see all copies from $3.94! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions: Learn to Solve the Most Common Painting Problems more books like this by Charles Reid add to wishlist As one of the most sought after workshop instructors, Charles Reid possesses certain skills that set him apart from his students. In Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions, he shares that knowledge with readers, teaching them how to become better watercolorists. Through before and after photos of various paintings, the author clearly identifies the ... see all copies from $21.82! new only from $21.82! \| SVS
10	Watercolor--The Spirit of Spontaneity: Thirty-Four Demonstrations Designed to Inspire the Adventurous Artist more books like this by Karlyn Holman add to wishlist Readers will celebrate the painting process by exploring the spontaneous spirit of watercolour. They will find deeper meaning to their artwork by experimenting with watercolour and exploring different design techniques.This hands-on approach will give the reader the tools they need to open their minds and use these ideas as a catalyst to help them ... see all copies from $16.44! new only from $16.44!
11 view cover	Creating Textures in Watercolor: A Guide to Painting 83 Textures from Grass to Glass to Tree Bark to Fur more books like this by Cathy Ann Johnson add to wishlist Silken strands of hair. Water tumbling over rocks. Dazzling reflections in glass or metal. The textures of these elements make watercolour paintings come alive. They make the viewers feel as if they could "step right into" the scenes an artist has created. Here, expert Cathy Johnson shows them how to create these textures without creating a muddy ... see all copies from $5.74! new only from $10.83! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines: A Positive Approach to Negative Painting more books like this by Linda Kemp add to wishlist This is the only title on the market that gives readers a comprehensive look at negative painting. Linda Kemp shows beginning and advanced artists how to harness the power of these often overlooked areas around a painting's focal point. The book is brimming with easy-to-follow, interactive elements, including: step-by-step techniques, exercises ... see all copies from $10.49! new only from $16.99! \| first editions
13 view cover	Japanese Ink Painting: The Art of Sumi-E more books like this by Naomi Okamoto add to wishlist Influenced by Zen buddhism and using only black ink, traditional Japanese ink painting emphasizes suggestion, simplicity and harmony. This guide ranges from material selection (from brushes to ink sticks) to the techniques involved. Tips on mounting and making a personal seal are included. see all copies from $6.50! new only from $8.33! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Acrylic Painter's Book of Styles & Techniques more books like this by Rachel Rubin Wolf (Editor), Rachel Rubin Wolf add to wishlist New techniques from the masters of the medium show artists how to experiment with acrylics and create better paintings. Famous for their versatility, acrylics can be used right from the tube to look like oils, be thinned with water and used like traditional watercolors, and enhanced with unique techniques for dramatic results. Readers will benefit ... see all copies from $8.19! new only from $9.05! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Charles Reid's Watercolor Secrets: An Intimate Look at the Discoveries from a Lifetime of Painting more books like this by Charles Reid add to wishlist Art Teacher and mentor, Charles Reid, shares art from his personal sketchbooks he has kept over the years. It's a revelation of the simple techniques that has made Reid beloved for his watercolors. see all copies from $6.98! new only from $6.98! \| SVS
16 view cover	Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Watercolor more books like this by Marian Appelhof, Marian Appellof (Editor) add to wishlist A watercolor instruction guide for both beginners and experienced painters discusses materials and preparation, color theory, painting techniques, textures and special effects, perspective, and landscape and figure painting. see all copies from $9.95! new only from $18.93! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Big Book of Painting Nature in Watercolor more books like this by Ferdinand Petrie, John Shaw (Photographer) add to wishlist Providing 135 lessons from three previous volumes by this artist-photographer team - "The Watercolourist's Guide to Painting Water", "The Watercolourist's Guide to Painting Trees", and "The Watercolourist's Guide to Painting Skies". A new introductory chapter has been added on materials and tools, as well as such basic techniques as mixing colours ... see all copies from $7.06! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Painting with Your Artist's Brain: Learn to Paint What You See - Not What You Think You See more books like this by Carl Purcell add to wishlist In order to effectively communicate the artist's spirit in our paintings, it is important that we listen carefully to what Carl Purcell calls our intuitive "visual brain". His decidedly clear and easy-to-understand illustrations bring out the visual aspects of painting immediately, but bring more pleasure into the painting process. His bulleted ... see all copies from $6.37! new only from $6.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	Bird Egg Feather Nest more books like this by Maryjo Koch add to wishlist Maryjo Koch recorded, in watercolour images and handwritten text, facts about brids from all over the world. The structure of a bird's wing, the sturdy complexity of its nest, and the beauty and perfection of its eggs are revealed in illustrations. The artist's text - which covers topics such as migration courtship patterns, and evolutionary ... see all copies from $2.36! new only from $34.99! \| first editions
20 view cover	Painting Watercolor Portraits That Glow more books like this by Jan Kunz add to wishlist A guide to painting watercolour portraits which demonstrate the personality and uniqueness of their subjects. see all copies from $14.98! new only from $59.94! \| first editions
21 view cover	Chinese Watercolor Techniques: Painting Animals more books like this by Lian Quan Zhen add to wishlist A lavishly illustrated guidebook to the Chinese painting style shares a wealth of easy-to-follow demonstrations that can be completed using watercolors or traditional materials, outlining concise lessons for painting a variety of animal subjects. see all copies from $5.80! new only from $8.43! \| first editions
22 view cover	Watercolor more books like this by John Pike add to wishlist From one of America's favorite artists comes one of the most popular watercolor books ever written. Drawing upon a lifetime of perfecting the craft he loves, Pike provides artists at all levels of expertise with information on everything from choosing a brush to producing a variety of washes. Abundantly illustrated with 166 paintings. see all copies from $2.50! new only from $12.72! \| first editions
23 view cover	Putting People in Your Paintings more books like this by Laurel Hart add to wishlist A lot of books teach artists how to draw portraits or figures, but this book takes that concept one step further, showing readers how to put those people into realistic scenes. It's never been easier to capture the essence of people, with: 11 step-by-step watercolour demonstrations, featuring interiors, landscapes, cityscapes and more; ... see all copies from $9.59! new only from $18.72! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Paint Watercolors That Dance with Light more books like this by Elizabeth Kincaid add to wishlist "Paint Watercolors That Dance with Light" is a collection of the best tricks and techniques used by artist Elizabeth Kincaid to create breathtaking paintings filled with light and contrast.By following her advice, you'll master each individual step of the painting process to capture the brilliant glow of light and colour found through nature.With ... see all copies from $14.60! new only from $14.60! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Sumi-E Book more books like this by Yolanda Mayhall add to wishlist Sumi-e, the traditional Japanese art of ink painting, is an ideal vehicle for teaching art to beginners of all ages. This textbook teaches readers to create elegant interpretations of such popular subjects as animals and flowers by learning the four basic sumi-e brushstrokes. These brushstrokes, the basis for all sumi-e images, build on each other ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $12.14! \| first editions \| SVS

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