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Discovering watercolor : an inspirational guide with techniques and 32 skill-building projects and exercises / Jennifer Lefèvre.

Lefèvre, Jennifer, (author.). Lefèvre, Jennifer. translation of: J'ose l'aquarelle. English. (Added Author).

Summary:

A stunning and skill-building guide to take your watercolour painting techniques to the next level, This book has everything you need to become a master artist. Its practical advice will help you to take your first steps in the medium and then progress in your practice, this must-have guide then features over 30 watercolour projects that slowly advance in difficulty and cover a wide range of subjects and techniques. Starting with exercises to help you understand colour and create patterns before building your skills to produce floral compositions, nature landscapes and realistic portraits. It provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through each challenge so you grow in confidence and discover your own personal style. Also included within these pages are real life testimonies from other artists to further inspire your journey in the world of watercolor art.

Record details

ISBN: 9781497206526 (trade paperback)
Physical Description: 158 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Mount Joy, PA : Design Originals, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, [2023]
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index. Originally published by Éditions Eyrolles, ©2023, in French as "J'ose l'aquarelle."
Formatted Contents Note:	Getting started -- Understanding color -- Creating plant motifs -- Creating a floral composition -- An introduction to landscapes -- Realism with watercolors -- Developing your artwork.
Language Note:	English translation from the French.