Watercolor Pencil Step by Step (Artist's Library)

Good but not for a beginner Bonita W. this is not detailed in what to do at all.you hve to read between the lines or already be intermediate with this media to profit from any information in this book.I do love some of the pictures in it but it is very smallif I had seen it before buying it I would have passed. "Watercolor Pencils" according to Karen Buenneke. This book is a great book for beginners; it gives you the basic techniques. I would recommend this book to all who want to try watercolor pencils. It is an affordable book ( always a plus ). You need not invest in a lot of Watercolor Pencils sets to test out this medium.. Lady Bug said Great Book. As a beginner using watercolor pencils, this is a great book. It's easy to follow & fun learning something different. It willkeep me busy learning all the new types of watercolor painting.

You'll benefit from these artists' wide range of experiences and styles as you follow them, step by step, through diverse presentation of subject matter and instruction. Each artist shares personal techniques, insights, and helpful hints for mastering the medium. From the Publisher This unique compilation of 12 lessons showcases the work of three accomplished artists. And because all these fine artists have developed their own special approach to working with watercolor pencils, there are countless lessons to be learned from their individual and distinct perspectives.

Watercolor pencil is a fascinating medium that allows you to create colorful and realistic renderings using various techniques. And these versatile, water-soluble pencils are great for drawing as well as painting! Watercolor Pencil Step by Step introduces the fundamentals of using this medium, complete with information on supplies, color blending, and special effects. Then professional artists Pat Averill, Barbara Benedetti Newton, and Debra Kauffman Yaun guide you through 12 colorful and intriguing lessons with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of helpful hints and useful tips. This comprehensive guide has all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the art of watercolor pencil!

Pat is a charter member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, and she has won numerous awards in juried international competitions for her work in colored pencil. She considers the way she figuratively "inhales" the colors, values, and shapes she observes around her to be an integral part of her artistic process. Pat Averill considers herself primarily self-taught, although she has attended an array of workshops and seminars on oil, waterc