Watercolor Basics

Following Jack Reid's clear instruction, even readers who have never picked up a brush can begin painting successfully. With concise instruction, simple visual guidance and hands-on exercises, readers will learn: -- what materials they need, from brushes and paper to palettes and accessories -- techniques for applying fiat and graded washes, working wet-on-wet and with a dry brush -- value -- what it is, why it is important and how to use it to create strong paintings -- five steps for creating a great painting with 32 step-by-step demonstrations illustrating how to use color effectively. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.