Make your artwork sparkle while learning fundamental watercolor techniques and creating beautiful images of flowers, animals, feathers, and more. Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of metallic watercolor painting! As metallic watercolors become more and more popular and more of these incredible paints become available,
artists of all skill levels are discovering the amazing potential they have to enhance their watercolor paintings. This
comprehensive guide unlocks the shimmering potential of this captivating medium. Whether youre new to painting with watercolors or want to expand your repertoire to metallic watercolors, you will grow as an artist through:
- 20 mesmerizing projects featuring popular painting motifs, including flowers, animals, feathers, insects, and more
- Step-by-step instruction on techniques for both traditional and metallic watercolors, including blending, washes, and linework
- Stunning photography that inspires creativity and clearly demonstrates techniques
- Downloadable trace-and-paint designs to give you a head start
Create paintings that dazzle with the visually inspiring and easy-to-follow tutorials in
Metallic Watercolor.
Recenzijas
"This books gorgeous projects will appeal." * Library Journal *
Introduction
Basics
MATERIALS
Quantity or Quality?
Watercolor Paints
Metallic Paints
Brushes
Paper
Additional Materials
TECHNIQUE
The Dos & Donts of Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Techniques
About the Projects
Projects
Dainty Twig
A Shimmering Underwater World
Romantic Roses
Delicate Eucalyptus
Fall Treasures
Inspiration: Fall Treasures
Fuzzy Bumblebee
Shiny Leaves & Twigs
Peacock Butterfly Among the Roses
Glistening Garden Snail
Dragonfly with Floral Wings
Inspiration: Florals
Iridescent Feather
Inspiration: Feathers
Colorful Pansies
A Delicate Butterfly
Blossoming Lotus Flower
Siamese Fighting Fish
Inspiration: Underwater Worlds
Shimmering Peacock Feather
Sleeping Fawn
Owl Made from Leaves
Ornamental Moth
Crafty Fox
Inspiration: Woodland Creatures
Inspiration:
Expressive Birds & Moths
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Elisabeth Lisi Götz, aka Lisilinka, is a German artist and psychologist. She shares her dazzling paintings on her popular Instagram page and creates commissioned artwork. Lisi has her own line of metallic watercolors called Sparkling Watercolors by Lisilinka. Elisabeth teaches a Domestika course on painting with metallic watercolors called Watercolor with Filigree and Metallic Details. She lives in Hanover, Germany.
Instagram: @lisilinka Website: theclassyway.com
