Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Unlock the world of watercolor bird painting and effortlessly master 25 diverse species using simple techniques with dynamic watercolor artist Tom Shepherd. Painting birds doesn't have to be technical or daunting, even for a complete beginner. Through friendly advice and clear instructions, expert artist and tutor Tom Shepherd shows the reader how to paint twenty-five varied birds in just a few steps each.
Starting from absolute basics, the book makes watercolour fun and approachable, and gives fresh, loose results quickly. More than two dozen varied birds from across the world feature, including eagles, owls, macaw parrots, red cardinals, bluejays and robins. The confident hobby artist can dip in and out wherever they wish, while beginners can follow the projects in order to learn how to handle watercolour in achievable, rewarding steps. They will build essential skills while producing impressive results right from the start.
Tom's step-by-step process for each bird is simple and achievable, and uses just six watercolour paints and a handful of brushes. His style is fresh and contemporary, and his clear instructions will allow anyone to achieve the loose results they desire very quickly.
Synopsis
Unlock the world of watercolor bird painting and effortlessly master 26 diverse species in 8 steps using simple techniques with dynamic watercolor artist Tom Shepherd. Free Daniel Smith paint dot card included to get you started immediately
Painting birds doesn't have to be technical or daunting, even for a complete beginner. Through friendly advice and clear instructions, expert artist and tutor Tom Shepherd will show you how to paint 26 dynamic, colorful birds in 8 steps each, including:
Starting from absolute basics, the book makes watercolor fun and approachable, and gives fresh, loose results quickly. 26 varied birds from across the world are featured, including:
- Eagles
- Flamingos
- Owls
- Macaw parrots
- Red Cardinals
- Toucans
- Robins
If you're a complete beginner, simply follow the projects in order to learn how to handle watercolor in achievable, rewarding steps. You will build essential skills while producing impressive results right from the start. Meanwhile, if you're a confident hobby artist, you can dip in and out wherever you wish.
Tom's step-by-step process for each bird is simple and achievable, and uses just a few watercolor paints and a handful of brushes. His style is fresh and contemporary, and his clear instructions will allow you to achieve the same loose, dynamic results.