Watercolor - Resource for artists

This is a lens about watercolor. It has links to forums, material, recommended books, artists-websites, who are offering Videos/DVD's.

Of course this lens is not completed yet, but I will continue to work on it with every new info, which I get.

What will you find in this watercolor lens

I have started with watercolor in 2002 and I remember how it was. I was searching for any info, I could get. To learn painting with watercolors needs its time, but it is a challenge.
In this lens you will find links to artists-websites, who are offering Videos and/or DVD's, recommended books, links to forum, where you can discuss your work and get advice, free demonstrations and informations about watercolor brands.
Of course this list is not completed yet, but it is a good start for every beginner.

You will find links to ...............

1. Helpful books about colour and colour theory

2. Internet Forums

3. Free Demos, Tips and Technique

4. Watercolor brands and Manufacturers

5. Some watercolor books available on Amazon

6. Videos/DVDs how to do ...

7. My recent posts on my blog

8. More watercolor books available on Amazon

9. My Website

Helpful books about Colour and Colour Theory

Making Color Sing

by Jeanne Dobie

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Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 05/11/2008)
Used Price: $11.89

Watercolor Basics Color: Color (Watercolor Basics)

by Jan Kunz

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Amazon Price: $13.39 (as of 05/11/2008)
Used Price: $7.49

Zoltan Szabo's Color-by-Color Guide to Watercolor

by Zoltan Szabo

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Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 05/11/2008)
Used Price: $6.94

FORUMS

Show your work, get help from fellow artists, share your experiences

Wetcanvas - Watercolor forum: A forum only for watercolor - artists. See Demos, WIP's, show your work in gallery, go to the Learning Zone and make a daily wash with fellow artists.
Artcafe: Another forum for sharing your artwork and getting help and advice.
ArtandArtistry: A new forum - with great help on your artwork
Paintdoodles: Another forum to share your artwork and get help and tips.
Artpapa: Another forum to share your artwork and get help and tips.

FREE Demos, Tips and Technique

Learning Demos on Wetcanvas: A long list about Learning Demos compiled by wetcanvas member Judy-Joy Bevin and other wetcanvas members, how to paint trees, buildings, dogs, flowers, boats, fabric, glass, landscapes, portraits and and and ...
The Learning Zone - Wetcanvas: Tips and helpful advice around watercolors.
Free Demonstration of a watercolor rose painting - step by step: I have started a step-by-step of a large watercolor rose painting, I will share a lot of tips and also my technique.
More Free Watercolor Lessons and Techniques: Free Demonstrations and Articles

Watercolor brands and Manufacturers

These are only a few. There are more, like Holbein, Dawler-Rowney etc.
When I have new links, I will add them.

Schmincke: Since 4 generations the traditional Schmincke-goal is making and providing the very best finest artists' colours for demanding artists.
Winsor & Newton: The comprehensive resource for artists
Lukas: Did you know, that already Vincent van Gogh
bought his colours from LUKAS?
Blockx: Already in 1865, his painter friends were desperate to find the good colors of the past. They were no longer making colors themselves in their workshops and, at that time, paints were starting to be offered by a new industry. It was for these painters that Jacques BLOCKX, a wealthy chemist, went to work.
Daniel Smith: DANIEL SMITH has built its reputation on thinking like an artist, and not just thinking for the artist. Quote: "It is this philosophy that keeps us innovative, customer focused, an internationally recognized name in the art community and the art supply company of choice for artists around the world."
M. Graham: In an age where quality appears to be forgotten,
M. Graham & Co. recreates artists' color from a time when excellence was paramount. Handmade with the most beautiful pigments obtainable, each color is individually crafted to its own unique character, traditionally..one tube at a time.

Some watercolor books on Amazon

Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor

by Susan Harrison-Tustain

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Amazon Price: (as of 05/11/2008)
Used Price: $64.45

Paint Watercolors That Dance With Light

by Elizabeth Kincaid

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Amazon Price: $19.13 (as of 05/11/2008)
Used Price: $17.95

Watercolor Basics: Let's Get Started (Watercolor Basics)

by Jack Reid

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Amazon Price: $13.39 (as of 05/11/2008)
Used Price: $10.00

Painting Watercolor Florals That Glow

by Jan Kunz

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Amazon Price: (as of 05/11/2008)
Used Price: $35.00

A Celebration of Light: Painting the Textures of Light in Watercolor

by Jane Freeman

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Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 05/11/2008)
Used Price: $14.99

Videos/DVDs "How to do"

Susan Harrison-Tustain: Susan Harrison-Tustain is an artist from New Zealand. She shows how she paints roses, different backgrounds, and shares many hints and tips.
Arleta Pech: Arleta Pech has a great collection of Videos/DVDs, how to paint flowers and still lifes
Joyce Faulknor: Joyce Faulknor has just written a new book about how to paint crystal and also a new video is coming on January 2007
Ann Pember: Learn to paint flowers with fresh luminous colours
Cindy Agan: Learn painting watercolor that "sparkle with life" (skin tones, cat fur etc.)
Judy Morris: Judy Morris shows how to paint tuscan textures: Rich textures using salt
Birgit O' Connor: Birgit O'Connor has a long list of available Videos/DVD's about her florals and landscapes
More Videos: More Videos/DVD's from different artists, have a look, what you would like
Tom Lynch: A great collection of Videos/DVD's, how to paint watercolor on paper AND canvas.
And more: And more ... some are listed already in the 6. Link, but maybe here is one which you don't know yet.

My Blog: Doris Joa Artstudio

I am starting a large rose painting in the next few days, this will be a Free Step by Step Demonstration.
Bookmark or link to my blog or to this site to make sure, you will not miss it.

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