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Expertly written hands-on guide for beginners and professionals demonstrates how acrylic paints not only lend themselves to all basic watercolor techniques but also go beyond the range of traditional watercolors. Step-by-step coverage of painting surfaces, colors, and mediums as well as basic techniques: washes, wet-in-wet, drybrush, scumbling, opaque, and more. Includes 75 paintings by leading American watercolorists demonstrating extraordinary variety of techniques possible with acrylics. 105 b/w illus. 32 color plates.
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acrylic watercolor painting
Shorter paperback version not the hardback expected. Also, water damaged lower 1/4 of pages in last half of book - useable but not condition expected either. Arrived in good time. ... Read more

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Why stop to just smell the flowers when you canpaint them? The instruction in this book makes it fun and easyto create beautiful watercolor daisies, hydrangeas, roses, lilies,poppies . . . all your favorite blooms! You'll find everythingyou need to get painting right away--from basic exercises in colorchoice and composition to techniques for painting leaves, backgrounds,arrangements and outdoor scenes. It's all explained in simple languagewith hands-on exercises, easy-to-follow demonstrations andstep-by-step projects! ... Read more

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Gauguin meets Okeefe....
Different artists depict flowers differently and not all of them appeal to my eye. I am very much attracted to Sharon Hinckley's painting style. I am a fan of the bright colors of Gauguin and the vivid up-close and personal semi-abstract flowers of Georgia O'Keefe, and although they both mostly worked in oils, I think Hinckley has merged elements of both of their styles with her own and produced some wonderful watercolor painting.

Watercolor painting is more difficult than oil painting because you can't really paint over your mistakes without making a mess. Hinckly not only explains how to create flowers step by step (beginning with a discussion of the appropriate supplies and an explanation of color), she shows the reader how to make what she describes as "leaf soup" which forms the basis of the foliage in her watercolors. Hinckly says while many would-be artists can create flowers, most have difficulty with the stuff that grows with flowers, i.e. leaves, stems, and bark. One photo shows Hickley's palette, "leaf soup" mixture.

There are many books on the market offering instruction on "how to" draw-paint flowers, but if you are fond of the "colorist"approach to painting, you may find it hard to beat the techniques described in WATERCOLOR BASICS, PAINTING FLOWERS.

This Book Allows Your Talent to Blossom
Ms. Hinckley's book Watercolor Basics: Painting Flowers is a delight to read. At first glance her paintings seem to have been created so effortlessly they can be intimidating (how can I ever paint this well! ).But only for a moment. Her writing is so warm and friendly, and thetechniques presented so clearly and sometimes whimsically (check out thepainting at the bottom of page 29--one of my favorites) that you'veabsorbed a host of tricks and tips before you know it. From valuable adviceon materials, organization, palette arrangement and mixing strategies tostep-by-step demonstrations that culminate in truly breathtaking results(Calla Lilies, pages 118-121, is my absolute favorite for its depth andrichness) I have never had an instruction book offer so much helpfulinformation while being such an enjoyable read.

I would like to paint like Sharon
Sharon's watercolor illustrations are beautiful, as are her paintings. I love the vibrant colors. Why not learn from the best?

Book Helps Painters to Relax, See and Enjoy Painting
Wanting to make watercolor postcards for holiday messages, I picked up Sharon Hinckley's book for pointers. Her teaching approach not only helpedme create personal postcards, it nudged me over the hump of over-thinkingwords too; as a writer, my inner critic often edits my thoughts, sometimesbefore they are shaped into words. This book is great for students learningto release fear and let the paint flow. Hinckley's approach, plusbeautifully clear instructions and illustrations, make Painting Flowers anexcellent source for learning and unlearning bad habits that thwart thecreative process. Dive IN!

Color and light explained
In her book called Watercolor Basics: Painting Flowers, Sharon Hinckley goes far beyond watercolor technique. The author is a phenomenal watercolorist ( the illustrations are worth the price alone ). However, sheis also a great teacher, explaining the painter's way of using a specifiedpalette and "sculpting " light and color on paper. The result isa practical and humorous guide (it's like your best friend telling you torelax and enjoy it ! ) that allows me, the painter, to let go and paint.This is what a book like this should do: give "tips", inspire,console, laugh with you, and really mentor beginning and...resuming artistslike me. ... Read more

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With over 40 techniques and 20 projects, this book offers infinite forms of expression for watercolor enthusiasts at an excellent price.

Packed with the right balance between creative techniques and practical advice, this title is a must-have for any watercolor artist regardless of skill level.

Exploring Textures in Watercolor offers readers a combination of examples, mini-demonstrations and full step-by-step demonstrations showing ways to master the concepts of value, color, negative space and texture. A full range of techniques is explored such as pouring, masking, splatter, stippling, resist, collage, scraping and more. These basic skills and techniques will be incorporated into full-length demonstrations, and bonus inspirational sidebars provide readers with a way to add texture to their art. ... Read more

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Exploring Textures in Watercolor by Joye Moon
I ordered this book because I am taking a workshop with the artist, Joye Moon.
I read the book and found that the author/artist did exactly what the title
indicates.She gave step by step detailed instructions for creating texture
using various techniques and materials.Not only does she show these
techniques in her paintings in the book, she also shows "microscopic"
view(s) of each texture in each painting.I am delighted to have purchased
the book and know it will give me a slight "heads up" in understanding what
she will be presenting.Apparently, Joye Moon is quite an accomplished
artist and I know this will be a stretch for me when I work with her.However,
how else does one learn than to study with the masters!!

Watercolor Book
The book is all I hoped it would be.I am going on a workshop with Ms Moon in late September and the book is a wonderful prelude to that trip.

Anne - A Beginner
Joye is an excellent instructor live and in the book!This is one of the best instructional books that I have ever used to learn new techniques.I own two of Joye's paintings and it is a delight to try and use some of the techniques that she demonstrates in this book and I admire on my wall.The book is very easy to follow and not overwhelming. However, at the same time it provides ample challenge to stimulate your learning.I have read or perused at least 12 watercolor books and I think this is one of the best.Wonderful job!

watercolor techniques
The book is excellent as far as illustrations and demonstrations on texture techniques.Many books explain briefly how to do techniques but you don't get the whole picture. Joye really explains and shows you how she does things. Great for the experienced as well as beginner painter.

Goes beyond watercolor
Joye Moon's new book introduces the reader to many different, creative approaches to watercolor and beyond. The book is well designed and easy to appreciate. I love it. ... Read more