Watercolor Sketching: An Introduction

It's not a thorough how to book; it's quick and fast tip bits; some of his sample paintings would take a novice 20 minutes and a professional 5 minutes to complete. I'll keep it for a short while then it'll be donated to the library. What few 101 instructional samples there are, they are clear, simple, and concise and over in 3 to 4 illustrated frames. No special techniques or tips or tricks of the trade exposed here. There isn't enough to seriously teach watercolor painting. Still, I like this book much more than his "Freehand Sketch" book; with this book you get some sense of the enjoyment from the author--like he felt or put some effort in putting this book together while the "Freehand Sketch" had a "can't-wait-to-finish-this" hurried through value. Though I enjoy this book, one can learn more from watching watercolor painting on youtube. I am not disappointed, but not jumping up and down with inspirational appreciative awe. You don't learn much from this book--it's really for people who know of and like his work. It's probably okay for a quick beginner but not a serious art student. Again, I like his work and buys his books as patronage.

The book gives very practical guidelines, shows examples step by step what is very needed to begin painting.I love the introduction where the author explains the increase of visual perception of what surround us when you sketch or paint, good for art lecturers and students. One can feel the author's genuine care for this art.Ideal for beginners of all ages and backgrounds.

A bit basic for me, but all the principles are sound. Highly recommended for one just starting out with a sketchbook and watercolors.

Been reading and using it from cover to cover. It has great practice exercises. Very helpful tips for a beginner like me.

Wonderful book! This book is excellent for beginners in sketchings and watercolor! The product has outstanding with form to study and learn watercolor!This is an excellent opportunity for beginners.

I was looking for more information on techniques of watercolor painting. This book is too vague. But did enjoy browsing thru the book.

Follows same format as book on just sketching. Practical, not too complicated, clear. Book is good sizefor carrying places. Right book for beginner to watercolor sketching.

Good watercolor book for those wanting to sketch in a different medium. Illustrations in color. Also really like his Freehand Sketching book.

After seeing that it was recommended y the Artist and Illustrator in an article they wrote with some wonderful examples I had to have the book. Those articles were the best in the book and I felt that it didn't deliver more information than that. You could get those snippets free by going through the pages on Amazon. I really wanted more than it had

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Companion to 'Freehand Sketching' this book introduces sketching through the medium of watercolour. The layout is perfect to take along with your kit out into the field or on a trip. Each page displays beautiful sketches and 'in-process' illustrations and exercises with equally thoughtful and perceptive writing about the idea and purpose of watercolour sketching. As one returning to the practice of sketching I applaud this book for its concise thought, practical advice and handy format.