Customer Reviews:
For Artists, Collectors, and Lovers of Beauty.......2007-03-24
This books is simply magically. I purchased it in hopes of improving my understanding of painting flowers, in order to really bring my fantasy artwork to life. It was all that I hoped for and more, showcasing the beautiful work of some of the most renowned watercolor flower artists.
Each artist has a section that displays a sampling of their work, along with excerpts from their sketchbooks. These sketchbooks are accompanied by lovely notes regarding the artist's process and thoughts during creation. There is also a short section containing each artist's favorite paint colors, etc.
A truly enjoy book for the artist, whether beginner or advanced as well as for the lover of flowers and art. Also comes with a few postcards in the back for you to paint on. A delight!
Not quite what I was looking for.......2006-01-16
Artists and examples were not as varied as I would have liked. It lends itself more to keeping a watercolor flower journal than for techniques on painting floral pictures.
Thirteen leading floral artists offer insights .......2005-06-09
Any amateur artist interested in learning via the sketching efforts of others will find these step-by-step techniques in The Watercolor Artist's Flower Handbook: Leading Floral Artists Show How To Capture The Beauty Of Flowers to be specific and easy to follow. Thirteen leading floral artists offer insights on how they work, from choosing materials to sketching and producing polished results. Add ready-to-point postcards bound into the book and you have an extraordinary beginner's kit.
Book Description
Most of the pages are actual watercolor paper, with blank space reserved for the use of the reader/painter (that's you). Complete with a palette of artist-quality watercolors, and the inspiration and encouragement of renowned illustrator Thacher Hurd.
Customer Reviews:
Interesting and fun even for a crusty old artist.......2006-03-10
Watercolor for the Artistically Undiscovered has been a fun workbook for our whole family. My daughter received one for a gift and it was so entertaining we had to order two more so everyone could sit and do it together. The book's layout is in page by page exercises that might inspire further fun and thinking, as well as build on each other to create a more versatile way of looking at painting. In my opinion, the most fun part is being able to paint in a book and even cut out parts and glue them elsewhere. Kids have a chance to breakout from the usual parental mantra of "Be sure not to write in the book, watch out with the paint...". The pages are very sturdy and good quality and the author's sense of humour is wonderful. I have my very own copy to play in, which is sometimes just the thing to inspire me in my own work. And well, there is something about turning squiggles into bugs....
Great book.......2004-07-16
This is a great place to start. The paints and paper provided are 1st class quality allowing serious exploration, and the excerises are fun. Add a few more colors - dark green and light blue- and a extra, nicer brush, and there is no better way to start
If you are a beginner (like I am) get this book!.......2001-05-28
I am extremely intimidated by painting, so I took baby steps and bought this book. It comes with some beautiful watercolors that are rich and color--and a brush as well.
They start you off with painting some small pictures, even blobs if you are comfortable with it, and you will be amazed to see how much your lil paintings look like paintings instead of a piece of crap (which is what i expected---can i say crap?) anyway, they give you pages where you can "play" and you don't start color mixing and other frightening things until later.
Later on, you do landscapes and play around with some light and shadow. Its like the fisher price version of learning to paint!! Sometimes, my pictures blended in with their little pictures along the way, which made me happy. They just turn something very scary, into something a lil more easy.
If you run out of paints or brushes, or you want some more paper, there's a phone number in the back you can call to order some more!! I love klutz products, cause I am one!! Highly recommended!!
Scared of watercolors? Paint this book!.......1997-06-15
This fun, whimsical book takes the mystery and frustration out of painting with watercolors. Learn watercolor basics by following the book's simple instructions and then practicing alongside on its watercolor-paper pages. Witty sidebar commentator Thatcher Hurd adds humor to an otherwise indimidating process. Discover what makes you the best painter you know--paint this book and unmask your watercolor painting personality
Customer Reviews:
Watercolor WHAT?!?.......2003-01-23
Just bought this book, and can't express my disappointment enough! This book should have NEVER been titled "Watercolor Techniques"... They should have named it "Paint Watercolors With Jan".
I bought the book expecting techniques - that's what it is called, right?!? Maybe some rules on composition, some suggestions for value, and perhaps even some `rules of thumb' for planning a painting. But at a minimum, I expected TECHNIQUES!
Techniques are the things you do to make something happen. I figured there would be different techniques for brush control, different styles of washing color, suggestions for mixing color to get the results you want - you know... TECHNIQUES!!
Am I angry? Yes! Do I feel ripped off? Yes! Is this book worth buying? Yes - perhaps...
There are less than 10 pages of how to approach a painting. Most of these 10 pages are text, with many examples of Jan's beautiful paintings throughout. (But no TECHNIQUES!!!) The rest of the book is a step-by-step guide for how she completed several paintings. Pictures are plentiful, detail is complete, and she even includes drawings so you can try the same paintings shown step-by-step in the book!
But there aren't any TECHNIQUES!! I learned more about composition, lighting, color usage, and yes - TECHNIQUES - from Jan's excellent book, "Painting Beautiful Watercolors From Photographs". Now THAT is a darned good book!
Caveat emptor, right?!? Illegitimati non carborundum est...
Customer Reviews:
The abused child in the disturbed adult.......2007-09-08
The major claim of this book is that we can understand the the disturbed adult through understanding the abuse they have undergone as children from parents. I do not know if Miller makes this as a universal claim but she seems to be speaking for herself, and for a large number of people she has treated through the years. Her aim is a commendable one of healing through providing a means of self- expression for these repressed feelings of abuse.
This book contains a twenty- page essay explaining her point- of- view. The overwhelming body of the book is the drawings , her own work meant to illustrate the book's major thesis.
I could not make much of the paintings and I question the universal validity of her claim. But this does not in any way confound her subjective truth or life - experience.
Mediocre Paintings, But Some Interesting Tidbits In The Essay.......2007-01-11
This book is valuable, but only for the key bits of autobiographical information that Alice Miller reveals in the twenty-some-odd page essay. The rest of the essay (and preface) is just a quick rehash of her (brilliant) point of view, and the paintings, which make up the bulk of the book, are mediocre. She herself states that she painted them as part of her internal healing process - that is, for herself, not for an audience. This comes across. They lack the depth, clarity, message, and universality that place her in a league of her own as a psychological writer. I suspect that she (or her publisher) knew that, which is why she included the tantalizing writing. Had she not I wouldn't have bought the book, and I suspect I am not alone.
Book Description
A beautiful and unique boardbook which teaches children their colors via pieces of contemporary art by acclaimed artists, with short accompanying text that describes each artwork for the adult reader. For example, a beautiful silkscreen by Andy Warhol of field flowers highlights the color purple. The word purple is printed, in bold purple type, on the opposite page. The word purple is also translated into Spanish, French, German, and Japanese, which children find fascinating. A few sentences are given for the adult reader that describe Warhols motivation for this and other artworks.
Twelve colors and artworks are featured, as listed below. They represent pieces by the masters of contemporary art to emerging leaders; women and men; people of many ethnic backgrounds. Red - a dynamic, spiritual painting by Mark Rotho
Blue - a mystical assemblage piece by Betye Saar
Yellow - painting with human figures and words by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Orange - a rich, flowing painting by Sam Francis
Green - a room installation by Barbara Bloom
Purple - a silkscreen of flowers by Andy Warhol
White - a billboard of empty bed sheets by Felix Gonzalez-Torres
Black - a wooden sculpture by Louise Nevelson
Grey - a painting of the United States map by Jasper Johns
Brown - a wall of vintage suitcases by Hirokazu Kosaka
Pink - a geometric landscape painting by Richard Diebenkorn
Light Blue - a light and space, neon artwork by Doug Wheeler
Customer Reviews:
A total delight.......2002-07-09
The great thing about this books is that I TOTALLY disagree with the reviewer ...
The author has selected new and emerging artists instead of the tried and true. As a parent I enjoyed learning about new artists instead of sitting throught Intro to Art History again. My child has benefited from from learning her colors and being exposed to new artists.
A total disappointment.......2002-06-12
I have ordered around 100 products ...and I have never been as disappointed as I was with this book and with The Art of Shapes. I bought them for a three year old child thinking that he would start getting acquainted with famous works of arts from all over the world. With a few exceptions the artists selected are completely unknown. There are millions of famous beautiful European and American masterpieces that would have been more suitable for a child. ...
What I did not figure on was how much I would LOVE it........1999-04-20
I read about this book in a parenting magazine and thought that my baby daughter would enjoy it. My husband is an artist, so I thought that it would be a great book to teach her about art in a fun way. What I did not figure on was how much I would LOVE it. This book shows an artist's work in a specific color. It tells the artist's name and a brief description of their work. On the facing page, it tells the color, then translates the word into 3 other languages. It is short so it keeps my daughter's interest and she is facinated by the color. My husband and I have enjoyed talking about the art on the pages. Forget about the child wanting to look at the same book over and over again -- with this one, it is ME who wants to. I am buying the other two books in the series today.
Book Description
This radically new approach to self-instruction brings out the artist in all of us!
Whether you've taken art classes or never held a brush before, An Introduction to Watercolor will show you everything you need to know about painting beautifully in this challenging -- but rewarding -- medium. Easy-to-follow projects, shown as they were created, teach the essentials while inspiring the student to tackle increasingly complex techniques. Each volume of the DK Art School series focuses on a specific medium and subject, so you can choose precisely what you want to learn. When complete, the DK Art School will offer the widest choice of specific subjects -- from acrylic figure to oil portrait, and from pastel still life to watercolor landscape. Build your own private Art School in your home library.
Book Description
Want to learn how to turn a plain old rock into practically anything? Everything you need is in this kit!
Inside Fun with Rock Painting, you'll find a cool collection of rock-painting projects, each with simple step-by-step instructions. And Fun with Rock Painting also comes with all the tools you need to complete dozens of super-creative painting projects--from googly eyes for adorable pet rocks to glow-in-the-dark paint for spooky creations that go bump in the night! Once you see how simple this stony craft can be, you'll discover a potential masterpiece in every rock you see!
Customer Reviews:
Hodge in Pennsburg Pa.......2007-02-22
Grandkids absolutely love it - bought one first and had to immediately order three more. Plan to get more to have on hand for birthday party gifts. (grandkids are 7 to 13)
Book Description
Turn the pages of Watercolor Landscape -- and discover an exciting art course that teaches you how to paint in this expressive, versatile medium. Watercolor Landscape is a practical guide to a wide range of watercolor techniques. More than 300 photographs guide the beginner through a series of exercises designed to teach all the essentials of watercolor landscape painting. Revealing projects focus on professional landscapes, shown in the making so novices can follow the creative process step-by-step. Unique gallery pages display works of watercolor masters --paintings that will instruct and inspire every student of the medium. Packed with specially commissioned artworks, clear instruction, and easy-to-follow exercises, the DK Art School offers ideal courses for "armchair" art students. The DK Art School series is a new way to learn, improve, or master drawing and painting skills. Carefully constructed courses ensure that you gain both the confidence and the know-how to create imaginative, beautiful pictures. With individual volumes on subjects like still life, portraiture, or landscape, in specific media such as oil, watercolor, or acrylic, The DK Art school series offers something for everyone, and builds into a unique collection of practical art books.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent.......2000-06-15
this is an excellent book! It makes seemingly hard textures, forms and shapes, simple. It shows the colors and mediums you use. It makes it all so simple! I highly recomend this book for the watercolor landscape artist!
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