Full Description
Make your artwork sparkle!
Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of metallic watercolor painting! As metallic watercolors become more and more popular and more of these incredible paints become available, artists of all skill levels are discovering the amazing potential they have to enhance their watercolor paintings. This comprehensive guide unlocks the shimmering potential of this captivating medium. Whether you're new to painting with watercolors or want to expand your repertoire to metallic watercolors, you will grow as an artist through:
20 mesmerizing projects featuring popular painting motifs, including flowers, animals, feathers, insects, and more
Step-by-step instruction on techniques for both traditional and metallic watercolors, including blending, washes, and linework
Stunning photography that inspires creativity and clearly demonstrates techniques
Downloadable trace-and-paint designs to give you a head start
Create paintings that dazzle with the visually inspiring and easy-to-follow tutorials in Metallic Watercolor.
Contents
Introduction
Basics
MATERIALS
Quantity or Quality?
Watercolor Paints
Metallic Paints
Brushes
Paper
Additional Materials
TECHNIQUE
The Do's & Don'ts of Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Techniques
About the Projects
Projects
Dainty Twig
A Shimmering Underwater World
Romantic Roses
Delicate Eucalyptus
Fall Treasures
Inspiration: Fall Treasures
Fuzzy Bumblebee
Shiny Leaves & Twigs
Peacock Butterfly Among the Roses
Glistening Garden Snail
Dragonfly with Floral Wings
Inspiration: Florals
Iridescent Feather
Inspiration: Feathers
Colorful Pansies
A Delicate Butterfly
Blossoming Lotus Flower
Siamese Fighting Fish
Inspiration: Underwater Worlds
Shimmering Peacock Feather
Sleeping Fawn
Owl Made from Leaves
Ornamental Moth
Crafty Fox
Inspiration: Woodland Creatures
Inspiration:
Expressive Birds & Moths
About the Author
Acknowledgments
