| Author | Message | ||
  Grizrev Senior Member Username: Grizrev Post Number: 599 Registered: 8-2006 |
Doubtindi, I think you would find easy to read, clearly presented, sound advice and help in Tony Couch's "Watercolor: You Can Do It." | ||
Eugene Senior Member Username: Eugene Post Number: 457 Registered: 8-2006 |
I like Dobies' work, but she has a distinct style with a lot of advanced glazing techniques. I wouldn't recommend her for a beginner. She gets her colors by glazing. I think you should master direct painting and color mixing before you try her methods. eugene | ||
Doubtindi New member Username: Doubtindi Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2008 |
Thanks Eugene. I'll add his name to my list of books I'll pick up or order from North Lights. Between them and Amazon, I'm one happy camper. The David Dewey book seems like a good addition too. For mixing colors I'm trying to decide on Ian Sidaway or Jean Dobie. Thanks for the suggestion! | ||
Eugene Senior Member Username: Eugene Post Number: 456 Registered: 8-2006 |
try John Pike's books----any that you can find. | ||
Doubtindi New member Username: Doubtindi Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2008 |
Being what I choose to call a "constant beginner" I have gotten five books from this very site. I have taken a class from one fellow and now am on the lookout for another teacher. That's not always easy on the island of Maui. I'm now looking at Amazon for the Watercolors of John Singer Sargent by Carl Little. I went to Amazon and picked up used copies of Hazel Harrison and two books by Gordon MacKenzie and a precious book by Nita Engle that tells me to keep trying. Maybe I'm just looking for my own style. I'm certainly not happy with the one I have now. I've also picked up some books at Borders. I would like to now how to put what I see on paper. That is the fun of it. I will remain a "constant beginner". | ||
Geeky2 |
Trish: I'm curious...I tape Terry Madden's shows and have learned a lot from him. I like his nice humor also. Is there much more on the tapes you buy than on the shows? I think he explains the basics and tricks of watercolor very well. Jean | ||
feather |
dear anonymous: *Check out the book "Watercolor School" written by Hazel Harrison. *Go to the library. Most have "how to" paint watercolor books, and best of all it's free! *Northlight publishing has a bookclub that sells their books and videos at a discount. I've purchased a number from them and have been very pleased, only don't hold your breath after placing an order, it often takes a month for your order to make it to your door. They have a deal where after you buy four you get one free, and there is no shipping or handeling fees if you include your payment with your order. (see if they have a web page, you get something free when you sign up too) *Cheep Joe's also sells some books and videos. I purchased a video made by Joe himself; he really moved lightening fast from one painting to the next, but I did learn some new hints and techiniques, and the video was well...cheep! (ie: inexpensive) *Also, you have us here to answer questions! feather | ||
trish |
You might try Terry Madden's Home Workshop course. Check it out on terrymadden.com. | ||
Anonymous |
Hello, I'm a beginner at watercolor. I would like to get a couple of books, but there's a jungle out there... Please give me some recommendations! Thanks! | ||
Geeky2 |
Two of my all-time favorites that cover just about everything are: (1) "Watercolor Fix-it Book" by Tony Van Hasselt & Judi Wagner (2) "You can do It" Tony Couch Their instructional tapes are good also. | ||
carol |
anon: geeky2 has good choices. if you can't find " you can do it" his other book "keys to sucessful painting" would be good also. when i first started buying books, i would look for ones by artists that were edgar whitney students. these 2 artist were students of whitney. www.tonycouch.com | ||
Laura36 |
Mary Whyte's book- "Watercolor for the Serious Beginner" is an excellent one for beginners, and it kind of grows with you as you paint too. I have also found that the Walter Foster series is great. The artists that have participated in that do a good job of breaking down the process and there are many different books, some just for landscape, some for seascapes, the figure, etc. | ||
drollere |
mary whyte's book is very good. i'm not a big fan of the whitney clan, but to each his own. my all time favorite is "the watercolor book" by david dewey, who teaches at the national academy. it's now out in paperback. there is no single book that covers so much ground so well. a lot depends on your learning preference. the beginner's book by dawn heim is almost paint by numbers, but really good at teaching the basic mixing and painting skills. zoltan szabo's "color-by-color guide to watercolor" is much less directive, but really gets you to know your paints. dewey is a great book to start with. | ||
edzzzmuze |
I recommend that beginners go to their local public lie-bury & check out wot'zZ wot in the "painting technique" section. You can borrow the books for free & there are tons of good ones published! Sometimes just looking at the examples (illustrations) can be inspiring. If you live near a large city, don't pass up this opportunity. | ||
ccoose |
I've learned more form "The Watercolors of John Singer Sargent" by Carl Little than all of my instruction books put together. | ||
Kukana |
Go to the library and to books stores and look, look, look. Buy and borrow what appeals to you.It will inspire you. If you are a beginner, take as many classes as you can from as many different people as you can. Check out the community education at your local Jr. College, check out the classes at the local art store, try to get as much exposure as possible and paint everyday!!! Even if its only a short time. Don't let a day pass that your brush isn't in your hand. Also check out used book store web sites. My favorite is www.abebooks.com |
