Product Description

This book offers an invaluable glimpse into the teaching methods of master painter Charles Reid that will enable readers to identify problems in their own work and learn how to solve them.Example situations and problems are presented, alongside Reid's easy-to-follow solutions.Each example is demonstrated by real amateur artwork from the author's past workshops, with Reid highlighting the positive things the student has done, as well as areas for improvement.Reid also adds corrective sketches and his own revised version of the problematic paintings to illustrate his achievable solutions.It features detailed shots, step-by-step demonstrations, before and after details, colour swatches, value scales and other visual tools to enable each reader to tackle any imaginable watercolour problem and dramatically improve their finished paintings.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #96233 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-29
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

About the Author
Charles Reid is the author of Charles Reid's Watercolour Secrets and Painting Flowers in Watercolour with Charles Reid. He is a member of the American National Academy and the American National Watercolor Society. In addition to painting he teaches numerous workshops in the US and Europe.

Customer Reviews

Good book
This book is okay
The author paints well... but mostly portraits which are really hard in watercolour
I would have liked more landscapes...

can't say there's anything wrong with it...but haven't read it all yet !