Paint This Book!
Watercolor for the Artistically Undiscovered
Published on 2. May 2017
Book
Spiral bound
72 pages
978-1-61519-387-5 (ISBN)
Description
Yes, really! Young or old, there is an artist in each of us. If yours is hiding (perhaps behind a shred of self-consciousness?), just remember: Art is personal expression. You have your talent. Nobody else has anything like it!
If you are ready to discover (or re-discover) your genius, Paint This Book! is here to help. The paints, the brush, and the watercolor paper are all included-plus irresistible encouragement and exercises from authors John Cassidy and Thacher Hurd:
Work small: Quick, spontaneous strokes will happen more naturally.
Trust your instincts: Watercolor can turn to mush with a lot of revision. You're better than you think you are!
Choose your techniques: You'll learn about light and shadow (page 43), perspective (page 51), and more. But it's up to you whether to use these skills often, or never! Either way, there are many artists who do the same.
Don't forget: Sometimes a shimmer of color on the page can look even fruitier than a realbowl of fruit. Between these covers, there are no mistakes. Just add imagination (and water)!
If you are ready to discover (or re-discover) your genius, Paint This Book! is here to help. The paints, the brush, and the watercolor paper are all included-plus irresistible encouragement and exercises from authors John Cassidy and Thacher Hurd:
Work small: Quick, spontaneous strokes will happen more naturally.
Trust your instincts: Watercolor can turn to mush with a lot of revision. You're better than you think you are!
Choose your techniques: You'll learn about light and shadow (page 43), perspective (page 51), and more. But it's up to you whether to use these skills often, or never! Either way, there are many artists who do the same.
Don't forget: Sometimes a shimmer of color on the page can look even fruitier than a realbowl of fruit. Between these covers, there are no mistakes. Just add imagination (and water)!
Reviews / Votes
"This book is perfect for anyone who wants to try more creative pursuits, but hasn't discovered their artist talents yet." -- Fox 56 WDKYMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
US School Grade: From Preschool to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 years
Illustrations
Includes watercolor paints and brush
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 328 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
682 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61519-387-5 (9781615193875)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Thacher Hurd has received the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the New York Times Best Illustrated Award. He co-founded Peaceable Kingdom Press in 1983.
John Cassidy co-founded Klutz in 1978 and was its creative head until 2000. He has written over 200 books and received the Legacy for Children Award. He currently lectures at Stanford's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. He lives in California.
John Cassidy co-founded Klutz in 1978 and was its creative head until 2000. He has written over 200 books and received the Legacy for Children Award. He currently lectures at Stanford's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. He lives in California.