Watercolor Artist's Paper Directory |
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| Author:
| Sidaway, Ian |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58180-034-0 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2000 |
| Publisher: | F&W Media, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | North Light Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.99 |
Book Description:
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From rough and unusual, to cold- and hot-pressed, this hands-on resource provides watercolorists with specialized information on a range of papers. Shown full size with close ups of both faces, each paper is subjected to a variety of techniques to demonstrate its absorbency, texture and response. "Technique tests" include flat wash, granulated wash, wet-in-wet, dry brush, masking fluid and tape, and pencil and ink marks.In addition, step-by-step instructions show artists how to stretch...
More DescriptionFrom rough and unusual, to cold- and hot-pressed, this hands-on resource provides watercolorists with specialized information on a range of papers. Shown full size with close ups of both faces, each paper is subjected to a variety of techniques to demonstrate its absorbency, texture and response. "Technique tests" include flat wash, granulated wash, wet-in-wet, dry brush, masking fluid and tape, and pencil and ink marks.In addition, step-by-step instructions show artists how to stretch paper. A complete source index provides information on where each paper can be purchased.