Watercolor Artist

Packed with page after gorgeous page of illustrations demonstrating tried-and-true techniques, inspirational ideas and the most up-to-date information about must-have painting tools and materials, watercolorists find everything they need in WATERCOLOR ARTIST to help them create stunning art...from start to finish.

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Watercolor Artist

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“A Pupil Such as You” • THOMAS EAKINS gifts a work to his Parisian instructor.

In the Market • Try these 13 practical tips for sketching bustling locales.

Sketch Smarts

In the Bag

What's your best advice for artists when painting a famous scenic view or landmark?

A. Personal view • ART IS SAID TO BE THE COLLECTIVE MEMORY OF SOCIETY WITH ARTISTS EXPRESSING HOW IT FEELS TO EXIST IN A PARTICULAR TIME AND PLACE. IN PRAFULL SAWANT'S ATMOSPHERIC WATERCOLORS, HE DOES EXACTLY THAT, SHARING HIS IMPRESSIONS OF THE MANY CORNERS OF THE WORLD THAT HE ENCOUNTERS.

A Force of Nature • A DEEP CONNECTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENT INSPIRES TURKISH ARTIST RUKIYE GARIP TO CREATE SPARKLING, SUNLIT PAINTINGS OF THE NATURAL WORLD IN ITS UNTOUCHED, PRISTINE STATE.

Stony Creek • Follow along to see how Garip depicts ripples and highlights in water.

Of Horses and Humans • RENOWNED ARTIST DON WELLER BRINGS THE WESTERN WORLD OF THE CONTEMPORARY COWBOY TO LIFE.

From Artist to Author

Meet the Artist

Embracing Change

Minimal Marks, Maximum Impact

The Langauge of flowers • ENGLISH ARTIST SUZY FASHT DELVES INTO THE EXPRESSIVE PROPERTIES OF WATERCOLOR, EGG TEMPERA AND OIL FOR HER STILL LIFES AND GARDEN SCENES.

Royal Work

meet the artist

Bits and Bobs

Fast & Loose MEETS Slow & Steady • PLEIN AIR STUDIES ARE THE SECRET KEY TO THE AWARD-WINNING WATERCOLORS OF WOON LAM NG.

Building Blocks

Artist's Toolkit

meet the artist

5 Ways to Make Every Drop Count • Follow along for a fresh perspective on how to use the water in your watermedia most effectively.

Artist's Toolkit

Setting Limits