Books: Painting - Watercolour

Materials and Techniques
Jose M Parramon

Amazon Price: £7.03

Paperback - 95 pages (13 December, 1999)
Lema Publications; ISBN: 8495323095

Synopsis
This title brings together a wide range of subjects to paint in watercolour, all of which are explained and illustrated step-by-step. The author shows the many materials and tools necessary in watercolour painting, and provides practical explanations of the basic techniques.

Watercolour Painting: Flowers
Jose M Parramon

Amazon Price: £7.52

Paperback - 95 pages (29 November, 1999)
Lema Publications; ISBN: 8489730970

Synopsis
The first part of this work examines the most famous floral compositions executed by well-known artists. The second part explains the best way to select a subject to paint, and present the various techniques for painting flowers. The final part of the work contains a series of exercises for the amateur artist to put theory into practice. This "how-to" series for the amateur artist covers different media for drawing and painting (pencil, chalk, watercolour, oil and pastels) and presents a wide range of subjects (still lives, landscapes, animals, plants and anatomy). Each book contains colour illustrations of original subjects, finished paintings and work in progress plus six pages of grids and templates.

The Art of Watercolor
Charles LeClair

Amazon Price: £16.99
Used from £7.95

Paperback - 176 pages (22 July, 1999)
Watson-Guptill Publications; ISBN: 0823002926

Synopsis
This guide provides studio information within the context of art history. Full coverage of techniques and materials is complemented by work from 20th-century artists.