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| Lessons from a Lifetime of Watercolor Painting | 
 enlarge | Author: Donald Voorhees
Publisher: North Light Books
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 87685
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 1581807759
Dewey Decimal Number: 751.422
EAN: 9781581807752
ASIN: 1581807759
Publication Date: December 20, 2006
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Product Description
50 Years of Watercolor Painting Experience in One Book! *The author?s lifetime of painting offers unparalleled access to the world of watercolors *Mini-demos provide visual examples of various watercolor techniques *Design features tabs for quick access to specific subjects and techniques Donald Vorhees has been painting and teaching in watercolors for most of his life, and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that he lovingly imparts in this comprehensive book. More than 25 demos and mini-demos accompany his written explanations, making it easy for beginning artists to visualize the techniques. Scattered throughout the book are anecdotes and insights, tips and tricks, all designed to help readers get an artist?s sense of watercolor painting. The book is designed to be easy to use, with tabs for quick access to specific techniques and subjects. Beginners and advanced artists alike will find inspiration and guidance within these pages.
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Review of A lifetime of watercolour painting' November 6, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've only been painting with watercolours for 6 months, but I'm painting pretty much full time. I own lots of 'how to' painting books, but as soon as I saw "A lifetime of painting with watercolours" book on the bookstore shelf, I knew it would be my favorite book. I couldn't wait to get home from the book store to start painting.
I've painted about six paintings from the book so far, and I've learnt so much.
I encourage every beginner or intermediate watercolour artist to buy the book.
Donald explains perspective is an easy to understand way. (I struggle with perspective). He uses white paint, which is opaque. Why not...? Teachers and other books say not to, but it's magical to use white paint in the right circumstance.
He has alternative methods of masking to just using masking fluid. He also explains the importance of getting the drawing right. I've bought a "T" square and triangle, and steel ruler so I can be more precise. Donalds tips have really lifted my drawing.
I'm starting to get to end of the book in terms of reading and painting lessons, but I feel its given me the confidence to start painting from my own digital photographs and, as soon as summer arrives, I will get out in the field.
Thanks Donald. Hopefully there will be another book forthcoming...
Carolyn
A fine book September 3, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have been painting for many years and own several "How To" painting books. This is far and away the best of all. Donald holds nothing back, as do many books seem to do,including some of the best painters' books. It is written in simple, easy to understand language, leaving no questions to be asked. Congratulations on the finest book. Marvin R. Odom
l423 Carrillo St., Lady Lake, FL 32162
Leasons from a lifetime of watercolor painting June 10, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Don Voorhees book hits the right mark and should help a lot of artists better there own work. Don's book is full of ideas and information that is only gained by a lifetime of painting. the instructions in the book I have read and some I heard before, but only from the most experanced artists who have in deed spent a lifetime watercolor painting. Don V's Book is well worth five stars and a copy should be kept close to the art table.
 Lessons from a Lifetime of Watercolor Painting Review March 9, 2007
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a good book for general information and can be used for teaching or learning basic watercolor techniques.
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