The Sumi-E Book

The Sumi-E BookThis ancient Japanese technique is ideal for teaching art to the beginner because the student is quickly able create successful pictures with four basic brushstrokes. Mastery of Sumi e leads to new levels of creativity. Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Watson Guptill; First Edition edition (August 1 1989) Language: English ISBN 10: 082305022X ISBN 13: 978 0823050222 Product Dimensions: 8 x 0. 4 x 11. 1 inches Shipping Weight: 1. 2 pounds

First Editiion edition (December 22 2004)

There are two- or three-step exercises for painting water in all its varied moods and situations including ripples reflections puddles streams breaking waves choppy water surf bridges riverbeds boats and much more

ISBN-13: 978-1600583827

ISBN-13: 978-1097430833

Start simple with shading in a monochromatic orca experiment with adding depth to color with a bright bobbing seahorse and practice stylizing your subject in a charming lighthouse scene

ISBN-13: 978-1624145568

ISBN-13: 978-1581800364

Art-supplies vendors now offer acrylic mediums for thinning thickening glazing molding pouring texturing and dozens of other uses

The Watercolour Enigma is based on a practical course by artist Stephen Coates and is designed to take the student through a process of learning rarely seen in other practical art books

Including techniques and examples of gilding relief texture medium crackle paste using gauze and many more plus a fascinating insight into generating ideas and turning inspiration into finished artwork this is an absorbing guide to innovating and revitalising your watercolours

Series: Paint & Frame

Publisher: Search Press (December 19 2012)