Product Description

With Mark Willenbrink's golden touch, new artists really can have fun while they master the basics of watercolor. This highly visual guide shows absolute beginners how to express their creative sides through painting.

Even people who've never picked up a brush will be amazed at how easy it is to complete their first project. This book walks readers through such essential topics as materials, value, color and composition. There are also helpful demonstrations on proper brush technique and planning a painting.

In the second part of the book, Willenbrink leads budding artists through 15 rewarding projects. Readers are sure to come away with a painting they'd be proud to give as a gift or hang on the wall!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #675039 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Mark Willenbrink is the "Brush Basics" columnist for Watercolor Magic magazine and an experienced art teacher. An illustrator as well as a fine artist, he's done commercial work for Gibson Greetings, Proctor & Gamble and Standard Publishing. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book for the beginner
I am an absolute beginner and knew nothing before I picked up this book, but found it easy to follow and a lot of fun. I spent as little as possible because it all adds up fast. Among the recommended supplies, I bought 2 round brushes, a bamboo brush, and a 3-inch hake, and got by fine without the others. There are 11 recommended paints for the projects. He describes the different paint grades (professional vs. student), and while professional are typically preferred, they are also more expensive. I was pleased with the results I achieved with the cheaper student grade paints and encouraged by the thought that they might be even better if I invest in better paints. All in all, I would highly recommend this book. You can start it without knowing a thing, and finish it excited about what you've achieved and the possibilities that lie ahead.

Great for beginners
The book is very detailed, informative, and great for beginners. It arrived within a few days and was in excellent condition.w