This entry was originally posted on Sunday, August 5, 2012
Today's
Sunday Secrets comes from Jen in
Her question is: Do you have a list of books that you recommend for beginning watercolorists?
There
are so many wonderful watercolor books out there but there are a few that I
recommend to my students.
Here is the list:
1. How To Make A Watercolor Paint
Itself by Nita Engle
This
book is one that I refer to the most in my classes. It has so many wonderful
techniques and Nita really shows how to use the natural properties of water and
paint to your advantage.
2. Watercolor: Painting Outside the
Lines by Linda Kemp
This
is my favorite book for teaching and understanding the concept of negative
painting. Since watercolor uses so much negative painting, it is a good concept
to grasp.
3. Watercolor Basics: Let's Get
Started by Jack Reid
Jack
shows in simple steps how to paint in watercolor. This is demonstrated in
everything from how to stoke the paint on with a brush to how to complete a
simple painting.
4. Painting Beautiful Watercolors
From Photographs by Jan
Kunz
This
book is wonderful for showing how to set up a simple still life and photograph
it. Jan also shows how to create different compositions from one photograph.
5. Painting Watercolor Portraits
That Glow by Jan Kunz
Another
great book by Jan shows how to approach portrait painting. Even a beginner can
follow along.
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