How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself. Experimental Techniques for Achieving Realistic Effects
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Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
Author: Nita Engle
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 2007-07-10
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Label: Watson-Guptill
Number Of Pages: 144
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Editorial Review
Award-winning artist Nita Engle’s breakthrough approach to watercolor shows readers how to combine spontaneity and control to produce glowing, realistic paintings. Her method begins with action-filled exercises that demonstrate how to play with paint, following no rules. Subsequent step-by-step projects add planning to the mix, demonstrating how to turn loose washes into light-filled watercolors with textural effects achieved by spraying, sprinkling, pouring, squirting, or stamping paint. Engle’s approach, and her results, are dramatic and dynamic; now watercolor artists can create their own exciting paintings with help from How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself.
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How to Make Watercolor paint itself 
2007-12-08
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in watercolor. There are lots of great ideas to make your paintings interesting. I used several of the techniques with great success. It's a good informative book. This should be in everyone's library of art books.
refreshingly Inspiring! 2007-10-10
As soon as I got this book I couldnt stop reading it and then running to my art table and trying out the techniques. They gave my watercolors a new approach and fresh look. This is definitely one of my favorite books.
A fantastic reference... 2007-08-23
A great book about creating "accidental" watercolor effects. Even if I only manage to utilize a small percentage of what Nita Engle teaches here, it will be a big help to me in my attempts to paint.
How to Make Watercolor Paint Itself 2007-08-22
I like this book. I mislaid my first copy and had to reorder!
Nita most graciously has shared a lot of information.
Beginners may find the techniques difficult.
I personally seldom use Paynes gray pigment for the reason of the darkness it creates in my paintings. Note: I do mix my own darks.
I found Nita's textures and experiments most rewarding.
I highly recommend her book. BJ Cook Spokane Valley, WA
how to make a Watercolor paint itself 2007-08-15
This book is in itself a great overall benefit to amatuers like myself who are basically self taught,I have found it very useful in the mixing and flowing of various colours,but experiment is the key word.Thank you Nita.
entertaining lights 2008-06-24
The artist creates visual stories of color and light in such a delightful manner. It leads one to experiment how to try her way of painting with watercolor. Especially helpful is her use of masking gum.
Great Ideas 2008-04-14
This book contains a lot of great techniques for making your watercolors seem more natural and alive. I found the instructions clear and the illustrations helpful. The author knows how to address an audience ranging from beginners to experienced painters (I'm a beginner) and I was motivated to start trying them right away!
Excellent resource 
2008-03-25
Book purchased to present to our watercolor instructor at the end of our session. It has so many different techniques, and really lovely examples. At least two members of the class have ordered the book after examing this one. She plans to incorporate some of the unusual techniques in the next session she leads.
Awesome! 2008-02-29
Book has many different techniques.
Really gives many of her secrets away.You won't be disappointed! A Must for your library.Well written and easy to understand.
Great Book! 2008-01-19
My quest for an informative and stimulating book on watercolor has been a sucess! One of the best investments you will ever make if you are looking for inspiration and instruction of methods to make your paintings come to life. Good luck in all YOUR quests!
