A Brush with Art: A Beginner’s Guide to Watercolour Painting (A Channel Four Book)

A Brush with Art is a friendly beginner’s guide to watercolour painting by Alwyn Crawshaw, based on the Channel 4 television series of the same name. This PDF edition includes the full illustrated book and is available as an instant download.

Alwyn Crawshaw encourages readers who want to paint but do not know where to start. The book presents each stage of watercolour painting in an easy-to-follow way.

Book Overview

This guide accompanies the 1991 Channel 4 series A Brush with Art. In the book, Crawshaw describes how he painted 12 different landscape paintings in watercolour while on location.

Each of the 12 lessons ties in closely with the 12 programmes and demonstrates a different technique. The techniques include observation, mixing colours, painting a wash, brush strokes, tonal values, sketching, design and composition, and painting trees, water, people, skies, and complex scenes.

Written for absolute beginners, the book also includes easy-to-follow demonstrations and handy painting hints and tips throughout.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Materials and observation skills for starting out in watercolour
• How to mix colours and lay a wash with confidence
• Brush strokes, tonal values, and measuring techniques
• Location-based lessons from Topsham, Hay Tor, Hound Tor, Dawlish Warren Beach, Harpford, Shaldon Beach, Polperro Harbour, Exeter Quay, Paignton Zoo, Ide cottages, and Brixham Harbour
• Guidance on drawing boats, animals, people, trees, water, windows, and skies
• Advice on choosing a location, composing a picture, and painting from photographs

Why This Book Matters

A Brush with Art was created for a popular Channel 4 television series and later shown on PBS. It made watercolour painting approachable for home viewers and beginners.

Alwyn Crawshaw is a well-known painter and art instructor, and this book reflects his warm, encouraging teaching style. He has written more than 25 books on art instruction and founded the Society of Amateur Artists.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will have access to the PDF and can open it on compatible devices.

The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading applications. Use a suitable PDF reader to begin reading.

FAQ

How do I receive the book after purchase?
Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF is offered as a digital download.

Will I receive a printed copy?
No. This listing is for a digital PDF only and no physical copy is shipped.

What devices can I use?
You can open the PDF in Kindle apps, tablet apps, desktop readers, and mobile reading apps.

Download A Brush with Art today and begin your watercolour painting journey with Alwyn Crawshaw’s 12 location-based lessons.

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