Product Description

Using inspiring visual examples, this handbook simplifies the complexities of watercolor painting, so artists of all levels can build their skills and achieve better results.

Presented in an easy-to-reference format that covers everything from materials to marketing, this guide provides artists with simple, direct instruction for: using tonal values to create a better painting; creating attractive pen and watercolor drawings; using glazes to create atmosphere and mood; directing the viewer's eye by controlling focus and edges; painting subjects every artist must master.

Wade includes trouble-shooting tips, self-critique questionnaires and helpful hints artists can quickly absorb and apply. With its unique, interactive approach to teaching, this guide is the next best thing to attending a one-on-one workshop.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #285199 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

About the Author
Robert Wade has won international acclaim for his watercolors and was the first Australian to be elected to full membership to the American Watercolor Society. His work has won many awards and is represented in many public, private and corporate collections. Robert lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Customer Reviews

Simply a great book
Wade's book takes the aspiring artist through all of the techniques and approaches that make him such an engaging painter. He does this with detailed and very systematic discussions and lots and lots of paintings (many more than in most watercolor books). This book (as does Robert Lovett's companion book) covers as much territory as 4 usual books. I've learned a great deal from Wade's book and continue to learn from him. I cannot recommend it too highly.

awesome book!
This book has become one of my best reading and reference books I own.He takes you through every step of his techniques simply and right to the point.I love the fact that he points out mistakes that he and other poeple have made from their experiences.His humor makes it an even more enjoyable read!I love this book

Outstanding artist with excellent communication skills.
A great book for those wanting to advance their watercolor skills and gain confidence in creativity. Not for the detailed photographic artist but providing an excellent balance between realism and impressionism. The author has outstanding technical skills in selecting and using different pigments. The included examples of his work are outstanding. Excellent printing and production.