An instruction guide to bold yet accessible watercolor painting methods explains how to render efficient and uninhibited subjects, covering such techniques as wet-on-wet, glazing and washes while sharing professional tips and complementary guidelines on materials and supplies. Original. 12,000 first printing.
Presents advice for creating urban sketches, describing tools, paints, and types of papers and providing information on color theory and such watercolor techniques as wet-on-wet, glazes, and washes.
A guide that shows painters, drawers, doodlers, and urban sketchers how to bring their drawings to life with colorful, bold, yet accessible painting methods.COLOR YOUR LIFEBring new energy to your sketches of urban scenes with this fresh and simple approach to watercolor painting. Whether you’re an amateur artist, drawer, doodler, or sketcher, watercolor is a versatile sketching medium that’s perfect for people on the go—much like pen or pencil. Accomplished designer and illustrator Felix Scheinberger offers a solid foundation in color theory and countless lessons on all aspects of watercolor sketching, including:Fundamentals like wet-on-wet, glazes, and washesMaterials and supplies to bring on your travelsLittle-known tips and tricks, like painting when water isn’t handy and seeking out inspirationVibrant watercolor paintings grace each page, and light-hearted anecdotes (why do fish make great subjects to paint, you may be wondering...) make this a lively guide to the medium. With an open mind and sketchbook, you will be ready to capture the moments around you in luminous color with confidence, creativity, and ease—no matter what your skill level may be.