A range of artists share their very diverse approaches to painting in
watercolor, to give the reader an idea of how adaptable and enjoyable
this medium is
Covering the definition of watercolor and practical materials needed,
this guide also takes readers through the drawing involved, and the
particularities of painting landscape, garden, still life, and
portraits. It also discussesd using colored paper and opaque paint, and
explores a variety of contemporary artists using watercolor. Watercolor
has an anomalous position in the visual arts. The contradictory ideas
that it is very difficult to use and that it is a beginner's medium mean
that it has long been sidelined in favor of oil and acrylic paints. But
while watercolor painting does have particular difficulties, it is
transparent and therefore fairly unforgiving, its advantages are huge.
It is light and easy to carry the tools around, it is easy to clean and
to prepare, it is unobtrusive, and a lot of the material you need you
will already have around the house--a jam jar, water and don't forget
the most important item: toilet paper. Watercolor is also a great and
constantly evolving challenge, and can be used in all sorts of ways.
This book is filled with practical information and aristic inspiration
for painters.
