The quick way to watercolor success is here! If you have ever wanted
to learn to paint animals, then this is for you.
Part of the bestselling Absolute Beginner Art series from Search Press.
Packed easy-to-follow techniques, quick exercises and 9 outlines - so
there's no need to draw anything - let best-selling author, artist and
teacher Matthew Palmer show you how to use watercolors with confidence
to paint a range of animals in simple steps. Matthew expertly
demonstrates how to paint realistic eyes, mouths, noses, fur markings
and feathers in watercolor, and clearly explains all the techniques
needed for the projects, including wet into wet, lifting out, adding
shadows and the all-important dry-brush blending.
Full-size, fold-out outline sketches are provided for all projects,
allowing you to simply trace the sketches onto watercolor paper and
start painting with ease. A clear and comprehensive color-mixing section
is included to allow you to confidently choose and mix the colors you
need.
3 starter projects to start you off with a simple:
Bird
Dolphin
Penguin
- are the perfect introduction to the basic techniques before moving on
to 6 larger projects, each set in a simple scene:
Parrot
Cheetah
Panda
Giraffes
Sea turtle
Polar bear.
Matthew includes many handy hints and tip for beginners and improving
artists alike to fill you with confidence to create your own stunning
watercolor animals.
