Easy Landscapes: Easy Landcapes (Watercolor for the Fun of it)

North Light Books, 2004. — 96 р. — ISBN 978-1581804294. With the return of warm weather comes renewed interest in en plein air painting, making Reid's guide for watercolor beginners timely and useful. After introductory sections, including a glossary, an explanation of materials and tips for outdoor painting, a discussion of value scales, and details of basic watercolor techniques, the author, whose works include two other watercolor-basics titles, uses step-by-step demonstrations of how to paint water, trees, mountains and hills, skies, buildings, and textures. Each section's presentation begins with a materials list and reference photo (enabling painters to make the most of rainy days), then proceeds with full-color steps culminating in a finished picture. A tidal pool study illustrates reflectivity, an Alaskan ice floe is used to demonstrate techniques for surface patterns, and an image of trees demonstrates the strengths of key tree shapes. This fine title will likely see strong demand from both beginning and more advanced watercolorists. Whitney Scott. This fun and easy guide offers a simple approach to painting at any time, in any location. Inside you'll find all of the tips, tricks and techniques you need to start painting watercolor landscapes. Through Reid's encouraging advice you'll be armed with the tools, techniques and principles you need to capture the beauty of nature in your watercolor work. So grab your brush and get started on an exciting watercolor journey. A beginner's guide to painting landscapes with water colors presents step-by-step instructions to complete more than 25 different projects, covering the tools, techniques, and principles necessary to paint beautiful watercolor landscapes. Original. A beginner's guide to painting landscapes with water colors presents step-by-step instructions to complete more than 25 different projects, covering the various tools, techniques, and principles of watercolor painting