The bedside book of watercolor wisdom : 500 practical hints, tips, and solutions for all artists / Trudy Friend.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Friend, Trudy, author.

Contributor:

Friend, Trudy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Watercolor painting--Technique.

Watercolor painting.

Drawing--Technique.

Drawing.

Genre:

self-instructional materials.

Self-instructional works

Self-instructional works.

Physical Description:

127 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

illustration

polychrome

Place of Publication:

London : David and Charles Ltd., [2025]

Summary:

Unlock your inner artist with this ultimate watercolor guide - the perfect bedside companion for all creative people! Renowned art tutor Trudy Friend offers expert advice and handy tips for a wide range of techniques including developing brushstrokes, blending colors, adding details, tackling textures, and improving dimension. Covering popular themes including landscapes, flowers, animals, and buildings, you'll find practical solutions to common pitfalls to boost your confidence. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this indispensable book will be your new go-to resource for mastering watercolor. -- Back cover.

Contents:

Materials and techniques

Skies and water

Trees and foliage

Flowers

Fruit and vegetables

Animals

Still lifes in the landscape

Still-life materials

Buildings

Index.

Notes:

First published in the UK and USA in 2025; Originally published as Watercolor Problems and Solutions (2002) and Artist's Complete Problem and Solution Handbook (2006).

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Jones Fund bookplate.

Related Work:

Friend, Trudy. Watercolour problems and solutions.

ISBN:

9781446315354

1446315355

OCLC:

1456754794