The encyclopedia of watercolour techniques / Hazel Harrison.

By:

Harrison, Hazel [author,, artist.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: london : Quarto Publishing plc., 2002Description: 176 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:

0747279497

Other title:

Encyclopedia of watercolour techniques : a unique visual directory of watercolour painting techniques, with guidance on how to use them
Watercolour techniques

Related works:

Craig, Diana, 1947- New encyclopedia of watercolor techniques. Reprint of (manifestation)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

21 751 H E

Summary: "A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by professional artist Hazel Harrison. Ideal for artists of all skill levels, this exhaustive reference covers a multitude of areas concerning watercolour. The book is divided into three sections: the first covers the essential materials and tools you need to get you started on your watercolour journey, and how to set up your indoor and outdoor working spaces. The second provides step-by-step demonstrations that guide artists through a variety of techniques, from basic washes through to creating special effects using salt and wax resist. The third and final part tackles picture composition, from guiding readers on how to choose their palette and how to work with different lights, to understanding important concepts such as perspective and spatial depth. This resource provides a wealth of stimulating ideas to help artists both amateurs and veterans develop their own impressive watercolour painting style"-- Source other than Library of Congress.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Heliopolis Library General Hall	751 H E (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		H020634

Includes index.

"Previously published as by Search Press Ltd. as The Encyclopedia of Watercolour Techniques in 2004, and The New Encyclopedia of Watercolour Techniques in 2011"--Title page verso.

"A Quarto book"--Title page verso.

"A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by professional artist Hazel Harrison. Ideal for artists of all skill levels, this exhaustive reference covers a multitude of areas concerning watercolour. The book is divided into three sections: the first covers the essential materials and tools you need to get you started on your watercolour journey, and how to set up your indoor and outdoor working spaces. The second provides step-by-step demonstrations that guide artists through a variety of techniques, from basic washes through to creating special effects using salt and wax resist. The third and final part tackles picture composition, from guiding readers on how to choose their palette and how to work with different lights, to understanding important concepts such as perspective and spatial depth. This resource provides a wealth of stimulating ideas to help artists both amateurs and veterans develop their own impressive watercolour painting style"-- Source other than Library of Congress.

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