Urban Watercolor Sketching: A Guide to Drawing. Painting. and Storytelling in Color

A guide that shows painters drawers doodlers and urban sketchers how to bring their drawings to life with colorful bold yet accessible painting methods.COLOR YOUR LIFEBring new energy to your sketches of urban scenes with this fresh and simple approach to watercolor painting. Whether you’re an amateur artist drawer doodler or sketcher watercolor is a versatile sketching medium that’s perfect for people on the go—much like pen or pencil. Accomplished designer and illustrator Felix Scheinberger offers a solid foundation in color theory and countless lessons on all aspects of watercolor sketching including: Fundamentals like wet-on-wet glazes and washes Materials and supplies to bring on your travels Little-known tips and tricks like painting when water isn’t handy and seeking out inspiration Vibrant watercolor paintings grace each page and light-hearted anecdotes (why do fish make great subjects to paint you may be wondering...) make this a lively guide to the medium. With an open mind and sketchbook you will be ready to capture the moments around you in luminous color with confidence creativity and ease—no matter what your skill level may be.

Paperback: 160 pages

Publisher: Watson-Guptill; First edition. edition (March 25 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0770435211

ISBN-13: 978-0770435219

Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds