Discover the joy and versatility of watercolors with forty gorgeously illustrated lessons for any skill level. Watercolors are beautiful in their simplicity: a basic palette of paints, a few brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. The medium is also beautiful, though, in its depths and complexities. Here, watercolor artist and instructor Emma Block focuses on techniques, materials, and lessons to help you explore new watercolor techniques, build creative confidence, and discover your unique style of painting. She'll show you—with clear, step-by-step instructions—how to paint everything from people, plants, and animals perfect for framing to patterns and washes perfect for stationery and housewares. The forty lessons cover useful topics like: Quality materials and how they can elevate your craft Color theory 101 to help you confidently create artwork all your own A techniques glossary full of exciting new skills to learn Tips for finding creative inspiration in your everyday life Note: For complete instructions on mixing hair colors (page 192), visit https://www.runningpress.com/articles/errata-note-watercolor-life/.

How to paint Still Life in Watercolor from scratch, with explanations and advice, step by step and fully illustrated.It is a very complete book, with everything you need to know to paint the Still life in watercolor in a creative way.This book is an introduction to Still Life Painting using Watercolor, because it is an ideal medium for painting the Still Life step by step and is perfect for capturing the subtle nuances of light and tone of objects.In the book, you will find very important concepts to facilitate your Artist journey, which will also allow you to paint other genres. Some of the painting themes covered in this book are: How to choose objectsHow to illuminate the still lifeHow to choose backgrounds and surfacesHow to make framesTips to learn to drawColor theory for watercolorHow to use water in watercolorCreative techniques of applying paintAll about essential materialsHow to choose colorsHow to paint different texturesHow to paint glass, porcelain, etc.How to paint metals, fruits, fabrics, etc.How to make a compositionUnderstand the PerspectiveHow to mix colors with watercolorHow to work with color rangesHow to work with valuesHow to paint the still life step by stepIn addition to all of the above, you will find hundreds of Tips and Advice in the book, all briefly and illustrated with images, as well as complete exercises explained in detail, step by step. In summary, in this book you will find the necessary help to learn how to paint the Still Life in Watercolor, from the initial idea to the final brushstroke. The book contains the necessary concepts so that a painter knows how to make his own decisions and can plan a project, from scratch. 270 illustrations. Beginner to advanced level.Start now to enjoy this incredible genre that has fascinated great artists of all time

With helpful tips and easy-to-follow lessons, The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor will teach readers everything they need to know to create beautiful works of art in watercolor. The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor opens with a guide to essential information on the necessary tools and materials for both sketching and painting, including pencils, paints and brushes, palettes, supports, and mediums. In addition to learning about basic drawing and painting techniques and color theory, readers will learn how to create compelling compositions, achieve depth, and render realistic textures.This new title in the Collector's Series features a large variety of stunning sea life, from an adorable sea otter to an magnificent whale. With a fresh, modern spin on this majestic subject, The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor is a comprehensive and indispensable resource, packed with beautiful illustrations and expert instruction, for all artists smitten with the animal kingdom.

Presents a series of exercises designed to teach all the essentials of watercolor still life painting.

The fascinating story of the transformation of American watercolor practice between 1866 and 1925 The formation of the American Watercolor Society in 1866 by a small, dedicated group of painters transformed the perception of what had long been considered a marginal medium. Artists of all ages, styles, and backgrounds took up watercolor in the 1870s, inspiring younger generations of impressionists and modernists. By the 1920s many would claim it as "the American medium." This engaging and comprehensive book tells the definitive story of the metamorphosis of American watercolor practice between 1866 and 1925, identifying the artist constituencies and social forces that drove the new popularity of the medium. The major artists of the movement - Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, William Trost Richards, Thomas Moran, Thomas Eakins, Charles Prendergast, Childe Hassam, Edward Hopper, Charles Demuth, and many others - are represented with lavish color illustrations. The result is a fresh and beautiful look at watercolor's central place in American art and culture.

Life is better at the lake—but you already knew that. Capture the sweetest parts of lake life with 100 peaceful devotions and gorgeous photography in Devotions from the Lake. This beautiful book offers insight into how God meets us through rest and play, and how to bring all the best parts of “lake life” to everyday life. Life has a way of slowing down and simplifying when you’re by the water. Enjoying long walks, ice cream cones, and watercolor sunsets with your family and friends is a way of life on lake days . . . wouldn’t it be a dream to live like that year-round? Devotions from the Lake includes 100 devotions and beautiful photography.It is a wonderful way to start each day at the lake with quiet devotional time as you gain deeper insight into how God meets us through rest and play and how to bring all the best parts of “lake life” to everyday life. It’s the perfect gift for any lake lover or a happy way to keep a little piece of the lake with you at all times.