The Art of Watering Colour
Art Watering Colour is Dianne Kelly’s practical watercolour guide for artists who want to build confidence with the medium. This digital edition is a PDF download, so access is instant after purchase.
The book follows the author’s personal journey of techniques for mastering watercolours. It covers materials, brushwork, colour mixing, backgrounds, figures, and travel sketchbooks. Each section is designed to be tried in the studio or at home.
Book Overview
Art Watering Colour is Dianne Kelly’s personal journey through watercolour techniques. The book focuses on practical ways to master a medium she describes as a magnificent obsession. It was published by Xlibris in 2015 and is suited to beginners and intermediate painters.
What You’ll Discover Inside Art Watering Colour
- Materials, brushes, and painting tools the author prefers
- Exercises to lose the fear of watercolour, including blob and spray, ink swirls, and mark making
- Stroke techniques and mixed-media possibilities
- Methods such as wet into wet, lifting out, colour runs, and painting into a wet shape
- Practical colour ideas for mixing greys, shadows, darks, and reflected light
- Simplified backgrounds, figures made easy, and the use of photography in painting
- Travel sketchbooks and projects such as cards, stamping, collage, and photo transfer
Why This Book Matters
This book is a practical resource for watercolour artists at a stage where technique and confidence meet. It addresses common obstacles, such as fear of wasting paper, uncertain colour mixing, and complicated backgrounds. Dianne Kelly presents the material as a personal working method, making it approachable for readers who are learning independently.
Book Details
| Author | Dianne Kelly |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Xlibris |
| Revision Date | 04/26/2015 |
| Copyright Year | 2015 |
| Library of Congress Control Number | 2014922044 |
| Softcover ISBN-13 | 978-1-4990-3578-0 |
| Hardcover ISBN-13 | 978-1-4990-3584-1 |
| EBook ISBN-13 | 978-1-4990-3570-4 |
| Pages | 192 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 15.3 MB |
| Language | English |
| All illustrations, text and photography | Dianne Kelly |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped. After purchase, the file is available for download and can be read on compatible devices, including Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.
FAQ
How do I access the book after purchase?
You can download the PDF immediately after completing your order.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This listing is for a digital PDF only.
Which devices are supported?
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps.
Download The Art of Watering Colour today and explore Dianne Kelly’s watercolour techniques at your own pace.
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