painting with watercolour
john barber
EXTENT: 96pp (48 double-sided)
FORMAT:
190mm x 270mm (11 in x 71⁄2 in)
BINDING:
Easel style format with concealed wirobound
ILLUSTRATIONS:
Over 170
WORDS:
17,000
John Barber
is a professional artist and
designer whose work has been published
by many leading publishers worldwide. His
interest in art and design has led to diverse
commissions including model-making for
film and TV, sculpture, and stained glass
design, in addition to painting. He has
lectured widely on Turner and Rembrandt,
and regularly teaches painting courses at
Flatford Mill in Suffolk, England, and La
Rochefoucauld, France. John is the author
and artist of Many books.
Watercolour is the most popular medium for artists. It is easy to get started, although many beginners have difficulty keeping colours fresh and vibrant. This book shows how to use watercolour paints effectively, explaining and demonstrating watercolour technique. It then presents eight projects of varying complexity, which allows readers to try out what they have learned.
Step-by-step
photographs of every
stage of a work as it
develops, its stand-alone format allows for
constant visual reference
as a reader paints. Hints and tips
throughout to guide
readers to success.
