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Relaunched in paperback, this bestselling book is the essential guide to the basics of watercolour for the absolute beginner.
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96 pages, Unknown Binding
First published September 4, 2000
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About the author
Alwyn Crawshaw
84 books7 followersAlwyn Crawshaw was born at Mirfield, Yorkshire and studied at Hastings School of Art . He now lives in Hickling, Norwich, Norfolk, with his wife June. Alwyn works in watercolour, oils and acrylics. He is Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the Society of Equestrian Artists, the British Watercolour Society, President of the National Acrylic Painters Association, Founder of the Society of Amateur Artists, and Honorary Member of the United Society of Artists.
Alwyn has many Books and DVDs available. Over 25 books published by Harper Collins, including "The Artist At Work" (his autobiography). One of his books, "A Brush With Art", was in the best Sellers list for 9 weeks, this has never been achieved before with an art instructional book.
A Public Library Survey shows that one of Alwyn's books is taken out of a library in the UK every 2 minutes.
Alwyn has made eight television series (68 half hour programmes), all have been screened by channel 4,some by the BBC, the Learning Channel and the Travel Channel, and are shown worldwide in countries which include the USA, Canada and Japan. His latest series is called "Crawshaw's Watercolour Cruise", filmed in the Middle East.
Alwyn has appeared on various radio and television programmes, including the Gay Byrne Radio Show in Eire, BBC television "Pebble Mill At One", "Daytime Live" and "Spotlight South West". He has also made six very successful teaching videos on painting and was named in 'The Top Ten Best Teachers on Video In America'. He is also a regular contributor to the "leisure Painter" magazine. Alwyn takes painting courses, and lectures throughout Britain and abroad.
Alwyn has exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists in London. He has won the prize for the best watercolour at the Society of Equestrian Artists annual Exhibition on five occasions.
In 1998 and again in 2001, he held a major joint exhibition with his wife June in Tokyo, Japan.
His work has been favourably reviewed by critics. "The Telegraph Weekend Magazine" reported him to be a 'a landscape painter of considerably expertise' and "The Artist's and Illustrator's Magazine" described him as 'outspoken about the importance of maintaining traditional values in the teaching of art'. Alwyn is listed in the current edition of "Who's Who in Art", and the Marquis "Who's Who in the World".
Alwyn has many Books and DVDs available. Over 25 books published by Harper Collins, including "The Artist At Work" (his autobiography). One of his books, "A Brush With Art", was in the best Sellers list for 9 weeks, this has never been achieved before with an art instructional book.
A Public Library Survey shows that one of Alwyn's books is taken out of a library in the UK every 2 minutes.
Alwyn has made eight television series (68 half hour programmes), all have been screened by channel 4,some by the BBC, the Learning Channel and the Travel Channel, and are shown worldwide in countries which include the USA, Canada and Japan. His latest series is called "Crawshaw's Watercolour Cruise", filmed in the Middle East.
Alwyn has appeared on various radio and television programmes, including the Gay Byrne Radio Show in Eire, BBC television "Pebble Mill At One", "Daytime Live" and "Spotlight South West". He has also made six very successful teaching videos on painting and was named in 'The Top Ten Best Teachers on Video In America'. He is also a regular contributor to the "leisure Painter" magazine. Alwyn takes painting courses, and lectures throughout Britain and abroad.
Alwyn has exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists in London. He has won the prize for the best watercolour at the Society of Equestrian Artists annual Exhibition on five occasions.
In 1998 and again in 2001, he held a major joint exhibition with his wife June in Tokyo, Japan.
His work has been favourably reviewed by critics. "The Telegraph Weekend Magazine" reported him to be a 'a landscape painter of considerably expertise' and "The Artist's and Illustrator's Magazine" described him as 'outspoken about the importance of maintaining traditional values in the teaching of art'. Alwyn is listed in the current edition of "Who's Who in Art", and the Marquis "Who's Who in the World".
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July 14, 2007
Gak gampang mencari buku yang benar-benar ngajarin cara menggambar dengan cara yang... gampang. Buku ini salah satunya. Pertama kali ngeliat buku ini, gue langsung jatuh cinta dan bersyukur banget gue bisa mengedit buku ini untuk edisi Bahasa Indonesia.
Buku ini juga dilengkapi dengan langkah demi langkah untuk mencapai gambar yang diinginkan. Begitu juga dengan teknik-teknik yang dibutuhkan dalam melukis cat air. Teknik-tekniknya kebanyakan nggak susah. Bahkan sebenarnya saking sederhananya gue nggak kepikiran hal itu.
Membaca buku ini, gue cuma menyesal kenapa dulu gue nggak mendapatkan buku ini. Kalau dulu waktu gue kecil buku ini udah ada atau guru kesenian gue mengajar pakai buku ini, dijamin pelajaran kesenian pasti bakal sangat menyenangkan.
Buku ini juga dilengkapi dengan langkah demi langkah untuk mencapai gambar yang diinginkan. Begitu juga dengan teknik-teknik yang dibutuhkan dalam melukis cat air. Teknik-tekniknya kebanyakan nggak susah. Bahkan sebenarnya saking sederhananya gue nggak kepikiran hal itu.
Membaca buku ini, gue cuma menyesal kenapa dulu gue nggak mendapatkan buku ini. Kalau dulu waktu gue kecil buku ini udah ada atau guru kesenian gue mengajar pakai buku ini, dijamin pelajaran kesenian pasti bakal sangat menyenangkan.
January 3, 2018
Very helpful back-to-basics for those already painting. It's okay to be a beginner again!
August 6, 2025
Great book to start watercolor painting
June 14, 2019
Here's a short, easy-to-digest introduction to watercolors. Specifically designed for beginners. And when it says "Beginners", it means BEGINNERS. Covers a bit about basic materials and techniques and a bit about color mixing.
But most of the book is laid out with step-by-step instructions on how to paint specific things -- moving from the simple to more complex. Like fruits, vegetables, skies, trees, animals, etc.
The book is under 100 pages and you can read it in about an hour (mostly pictures, light on text). Then you can begin working on the exercises. A nice introduction.
But most of the book is laid out with step-by-step instructions on how to paint specific things -- moving from the simple to more complex. Like fruits, vegetables, skies, trees, animals, etc.
The book is under 100 pages and you can read it in about an hour (mostly pictures, light on text). Then you can begin working on the exercises. A nice introduction.
March 3, 2014
Excellent home course in learning the basics and foundations of watercolour painting. I find my confidence in the subject to be increased exponentially since reading this book and following the lessons and instructions. Highly recommend for anyone interested in watercolour painting but not certain where to begin.
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January 14, 2009I can't really comment on this, because it made painting seem like this very basic, easy thing. Just because I couldn't get past the painting-fruit level, I don't blame the book for that!
December 20, 2013
This is one of those technique books that you feel like you can be successful in whatever the author asks you to do.
January 19, 2018
An excellent primer on watercolour for absolute beginners. Covers the fundamentals of painting with this medium in a clear and concise and well-illustrated manner.
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