by Kory Fluckiger
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It doesn’t take years of art lessons to create beautiful watercolors: this fabulous entry in the For the First Time series can guide beginners to success. Featuring a wonderfully lucid question-and-answer format, it addresses all of the basics and some advanced techniques too. Generously-sized photographs and illustrations clearly showcase every exciting procedure—including how to use basic and controlled washes; add detail to an image; and work in black and white. Best of all, as novices master the different skills, they’re also producing finished pieces that will leave them feeling proud and motivated to do more: lovely seashells, vivid autumn leaves, a single lily. And because watercolors aren’t just for framed art, there are also projects for stationery, cards, journal entries, and bookmarks.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Great ideas and clear instruction..., 2008-05-21
"Watercolor for the first time" is a beautiful how-to for the beginning watercolor artist. The book is divided into the following 4 sections:
Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: The Basics
Section 3: Beyond the Basics
Section 4: The Gallery
The book begins by providing the reader with instruction on what tools to use (specifically, which brushes, what kind of paints and colors and what other materials are necessary). Next, the author instructs the reader on basic techniques, including how to create basic washes, controlled washes and how to add detail to one's paintings. Beyond that, the book provides the reader with instruction on how to complete specific projects- such as a black-and-white painting, how to capture difficult material in one's painting (such as drapery or glass) and how to use masking fluid to show crisp, white space.
All of the instruction in this book is accompanied with large, glossy pictures and clear, concise explanations. The format of the book is nicely done and not overwhelming to someone just starting out.
Section 4 is particularly notable- as Mr. Fluckiger presents a gallery of his beautiful paintings. His style is quite impressive- as he is able to bring an inspiring and unique realism to watercolor.
I highly recommend this book!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
A Must Have, 2007-05-30
I absolutely love this book. It is so well explained, with so many details. He tells you which brushes to use and when to change them. The pictures are amazing. This is truly a keeper. You can buy this book without any reservations, there will be no regrets, I garanty it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Great for learning, 2006-11-27
This book is beautiful. Mr. Fluckiger's artwork is a joy to look at. The instruction extends from very basic, what products to buy and where to find them, to more complex techniques.
I have enjoyed painting greeting cards and small pictures, while my father, whom I gave this book as a gift, was inspired to paint our family home in watercolors. The results have been fun as well as beautiful. We would never have attempted these works without the inspiration provided by this book.
I recommend it to anyone with even a slight interest in dappling with watercolors.
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