CHARLES REID

As one of the most sought after workshop instructors, Charles Reid possesses certain skills that set him apart from his students. In Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions, he shares that knowledge with readers, teaching them how to become better watercolorists. Through before and after photos of various paintings, the author clearly identifies the existing problems in the painting and provides a detailed action plan with solutions to rectify the issue. A variety of topics are covered such as still life, figures, landscapes and more. Readers will appreciate the clear step-by-step format, which makes the solutions easy to understand and implement.

Charles Reid is one of watercolors best-loved teachers, a master painter whose signature style captures bright floral still-lifes with a loose spontaneity that adds immeasurably to the whole composition.Portraying the glory of nature in a highly individual way is the ultimate challenge for all painters, and with this book, Charles Reid shares with you the instruction and advice you need to paint fruits, vegetables and flowers that glow.Special "assignments" and step-by-step demonstrations help you master techniques for superior brushwork, edge control, and composition. Youll learn to paint wild daffodils, roses, mums, sunflowers, lilacs, tomatoes, avocados, oranges, strawberries, jars, coffeepots, wine bottles and more.Reid also shows you how to paint flowers in any environment, from the tranquility of a warm kitchen to a windswept beach in Bermuda. Youll create a garden of floral glories--compositions that burst with light, color and realism.Best of all, as your proficiency for capturing the essence of flowers builds, so too will your personal style. Soon your paintings will depict the beauty of nature in your own individual fashion.Let Charles Reid show you how to create beautiful watercolor florals from start to finish!

Problem Solved! Expert fixes for not-quite-right watercolors.As one of todays most sought-after workshop instructors, Charles Reid knows the most common stumbling blocks faced by artists and the best ways to overcome them. With expert advice on everything from drawing and design to fine-tuning figure and landscape paintings, Charles Reids Watercolor Solutions will help you identify shortcomings in your paintings, fix recurring problems, and become a better watercoloristno matter what your skill level.Inside, youll find masterful insights from one of North Lights best-selling authors: Advice for successful color mixing, tips to avoid overworking and other straightforward information you can take straight to your easel 10 step-by-step demonstrations make the lessons easy to understand and implement Student work with critiques that call out strengths, weaknesses and tips on how the paintings can be improved Whether your portraits feel contrived, your landscapes lack depth, or your colors look unnatural, this book holds the secrets to stronger, looser and livelier paintings.