Start to Paint with Watercolours

Arnold Lowrey is a popular and experienced author and artist, well-known on both sides of the Atlantic. In this new edition of his popular book Starting to Paint (Search Press, 2003) he offers an inspiring and creative introduction to watercolours, and in clear, simple-to-understand terms he explores the materials and techniques you will need to start painting. Using a vibrant and colourful palette, he clearly illustrates all the techniques from laying initial washes and capturing atmosphere to adding interest and detail and includes a series of step-by-step demonstrations to build up skills. Before you realise it you will be painting your own beautiful paintings with this fresh, innovative introduction to watercolours.

• Aimed at beginner level, this book covers all the essential techniques of working in watercolours
• Includes six step-by-step projects
• A new edition of the author's highly successful book Starting to Paint

Book Contents

Introduction 6
Materials 8
Basic techniques 12
Starting to paint 18
Elements of a painting 24
Two-colour landscape 36
Full-colour landscape 46
Waterfall 56
Seascape 66
Buildings and figures 76
Snow scene 86
Index 96