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9781581800272
Features one of watercolor's best-loved teachers with one of watercolor's most popular subjects. Dozens of basic mini demos make every technique and flower achievable. Renowned for his vibrant compositions and simple, but effective watercolor techniques, Charles Reid has built a loyal following of artists and students. Here he shows how to paint flowers, leaves and fruit with simple shapes and bright juicy colors, without glazes or corrections. This guide is divided into three main sections, the first of which coves basic techniques for handling brushes and paints, specific to Reid's methods. The second section utilizes several mini demos to illustrate how to paint singular aspects, such as leaves, stems and individual flowers. In the third section, Reid demonstrates how to combine techniques and create completed paintings, step by step.Reid, Charles is the author of 'Painting Flowers in Watercolor With Charles Reid', published 2001 under ISBN 9781581800272 and ISBN 1581800274.
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