Watercolor for the First Time

By Kory Fluckiger

Book Overview

It doesn't take years of art lessons to create watercolors you'll be proud of--just let this new entry in the For the First Time series guide you with answers to all your question plus photographs and illustrations that demonstrate every exciting technique. Best of all, as you're learning the different skills, you're also producing finished pieces--lovely seashells, vivid autumn leaves, a single lily. And because watercolors aren't just for framed art, there are also projects for stationery, greeting cards, journal entries, and bookmarks.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402722141
• ISBN13: 9781402722141
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.8" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

joey watercolorist

This book was an easy read. It was clear and concise. The instructions and photos were very helpful. Good book for beginners.

Great ideas and clear instruction...

"Watercolor for the first time" is a beautiful how-to for the beginning watercolor artist. The book is divided into the following 4 sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: The Basics Section 3: Beyond the Basics Section 4: The Gallery The book begins by providing the reader with instruction on what tools to use (specifically, which brushes, what kind of paints and colors and what other materials are necessary). Next, the author instructs the reader on basic techniques, including how to create basic washes, controlled washes and how to add detail to one's paintings. Beyond that, the book provides the reader with instruction on how to complete specific projects- such as a black-and-white painting, how to capture difficult material in one's painting (such as drapery or glass) and how to use masking fluid to show crisp, white space. All of the instruction in this book is accompanied with large, glossy pictures and clear, concise explanations. The format of the book is nicely done and not overwhelming to someone just starting out. Section 4 is particularly notable- as Mr. Fluckiger presents a gallery of his beautiful paintings. His style is quite impressive- as he is able to bring an inspiring and unique realism to watercolor. I highly recommend this book!

A Must Have

I absolutely love this book. It is so well explained, with so many details. He tells you which brushes to use and when to change them. The pictures are amazing. This is truly a keeper. You can buy this book without any reservations, there will be no regrets, I garanty it.

Great for learning

This book is beautiful. Mr. Fluckiger's artwork is a joy to look at. The instruction extends from very basic, what products to buy and where to find them, to more complex techniques. I have enjoyed painting greeting cards and small pictures, while my father, whom I gave this book as a gift, was inspired to paint our family home in watercolors. The results have been fun as well as beautiful. We would never have attempted these works without the inspiration provided by this book. I recommend it to anyone with even a slight interest in dappling with watercolors.