Click to read more about watercolor pencil magic by cathy johnson. Buy a cheap copy of watercolor pencil magic book by cathy johnson. What sets these apart from other sets is that they are actually made with ink instead of lead. Draw with the point or the side of the pencil tip, then brush clean water over the drawing, creating the watercolor wash effect. Techniques watercolor pencils techniques watercolor pencil art salt watercolor shading techniques coloring tips coloring books watercolor art things to draw drawing techniques art rooms. In writing the north light book watercolor pencil magic, i learned to regard these tools as much more than a sketching medium. Prismacolor, coloring book art, coloring tips, adult coloring, colored pencil. The book offers painting techniques and tips that i have not found in other watercolor painting books. Iap item realistic fluid simulation based water flow effect. Download pdf watercolor pencil magic by cathy johnson free. Large collections will want to add this, though small libraries may want a more general book that includes a section on watercolor pencils, such as janie gildow and barbara newtons colored pencil solution book. Johnsons popular north light book, watercolor pencil magic. Watercolor pencil magic book by cathy ann johnson 1.
D epartments are broken down into the following age groups. The benefit to using a pencil rather then straight watercolor is the ability to create different textures and better control your linework. The 10 best books for learning how to paint for 2020. Iap item melt color pencil strokes on paper with this water brush. Watercolor pencil magic book san antonio public library. Ink, watercolor, pencil, and more the fine art department welcomes. Derwent graphitint pencils at amazon they have an underlying darkness and earthiness to them. Watercolor pencil is a fascinating medium that allows you to create colorful. Shop now our watercolor painting supplies and take advantage of the lowest prices of the market. This method produces a richer, brighter pigment and much more color. Jan 16, 2020 with this method, wet the tip of your watercolor pencil by dipping it in a little water and then drawing or filling in an area of a drawing. Each lesson offers which colors to use and where to apply them in the painting. Cathy johnson makes exploring this fascinating medium easy by providing lively, handson instructions, illuminating examples and stepby.
The most helpful thing was the many pics of paintings done on different papers and with different techniques. Now see new art, new techniques, new tips, and bonus articles. Working through minidemos of a variety of subjects and tech. These colored pencils from pentalic are specially formulated for use with water, allowing you to blend them nicely and create different shades and tones of color. Color pencil drawing ideas how to use derwent inktense watercolor pencils for adult coloring coloring. Fountain in the magic kingdom in watercolor pencil. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.
Watercolor pencil magic by cathy johnson librarything. Nov 25, 2015 adult coloring books are everywhere but can you watercolor in them. Cathy johnson, graphicsfine arts, excelsior springs, missouri. Most werent designed for it but we explore the best books to buy for watercoloring and ways to use watercolor in coloring books. So after some experimentation, i figured out a relatively quick and easy way for the rest of us to be able to color our pages with wet media. See more ideas about watercolor pencils, watercolor and artwork. In the painting above, the patterns on the right were drawn with watercolor pencil. What type of paper should i use for watercolor pencil.
Wowthere are so many ways to add color to an image. Some images will have appeared in my book, watercolor pencil magic. Im already a fan of johnsons books, art and teaching methods, and this book was the answer to my watercolor pencil prayers. Watercolor pencils can help you create beautiful watercolor works of art without having to use paints. The best colored pencils for bible journaling sparkles. And best of all, this is at your convenience, in your own time. The material has been altered to a degree to allow for the material to be easily spread over the surface producing marks that are similar to colored pencils. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. What type of paper should i use for watercolor pencil faber. Watercolor pencil magic by cathy johnson 2002, paperback for. Coloring with watercolor in adult coloring books youtube. Lyra aquacolor crayons at amazon theyre about half the length of a normal pencil, with labels designed to be peeled off in sections.
Theres something magical about adding a dab of water to drawn lines and watching them turn into painterly strokes of color. Watch this really cool trick i found to make your coloring book pages watercolor safe. Thinking through some of the contests that require minimal supplies, weve come up with a handful of contests the whole family can participate in. Watersoluble colored pencils are portable, versatile and much more forgiving than traditional watercolors, yet many artists have only just begun to tap into this. I usually scribble tone in with an energetic zigzag effect. Serena lewis derwent inktense pencils moleskine sketchbook, artist sketchbook, sketchbooks, derwent inktense. The best art products for adult coloring fabercastell usa. Beginning with an overview of necessary materials and basic techniques, artists will learn from simple mini demos how to. Whether its about reliving your childhood or tapping into your peaceful place, color escapes offer a soothing, creative experience thats easy to. Cathy johnson watercolor pencil workshop from graphicfine arts press data cd this cd is based on and expanded from.
Water flow effect, mix color, melt color pencil water brush only for full version. Watercolor pencils are versatile, fun and easytouse no matter where you are. Product title watercolor pencil sets set of 12 pack of 2. It is perfect for placing lush color and drawing detail. Cathy johnson an instructional guide to using watercolor pencils, discussing supplies, offering advice on how to get familiar with the medium, and featuring stepbystep instructions and demonstrations for. Watercolor pencils can add patterns to a painting, the same way regular colored pencils can. Bellofy artist pro series sketchpad this sketchpad comes with lighter weight 98pound paper, so its thinner than some of the other options on our list, but its great for use with watercolor pencils, since you will most likely be using less water than with traditional watercolor paints. Select from our colored pencils, markers, watercolor pencils and more. Brite crown watercolor pencil set includes 24 colorful art drawing pencils and 1 water color paint brush for blending unique tin kit with pencils for watercolor sketching and wet media design. The painterly approach at amazon learn how to translate what you see into a more expressive painting with the nine stepbystep demonstrations in this gorgeous book. Like watercolor pencils, you color with these and add water or you can use a brush to grab color from the pencil and paint. Watercolor pencil magic book king county library system. Beginners learn to paint full acrylic art lesson of a magic book fantasy with swirls and bokeh.
Download one our free printables and start coloring. And, with any class, online or otherwise, youll get out of the lessons what you put into them. Crayola color escapes are the premium coloring pages specially designed for adults. You can then apply water by brushing it on or spraying your drawing. This is in my handbound journal with hotpressed watercolor paper. Watercolor pencils basically consist of dry watercolor medium held together in pencil form. Watercolor pencils are ideal for capturing a range of subjects everything from landscapes and water scenes to still lifes, flowers and portraits. This was sketched also buy mlg my husband turned out beautiful. You work in layers, just as you do in watercolor, wetting each as you go along. Watercolor pencil magic by cathy johnson, paperback. The best book ever written on using watercolor pencils. Submit your colored pencil website, blog or workshop. Four basic watercolor pencil techniques, cathy johnson, art. Its great for almost any watercolor painting or paper craft project, including rubber stamping.
This book explores the amazing possibilities of watercolor pencils, providing artists with basic instruction for taking full advantage of them in their. These pencils on smoothly, easier to color than the artists loft watercolor pencils. Watercolor pencil magic by cathy johnson 2002, paperback. See more ideas about whimsical art, watercolor and watercolor art. Professional artists learn this in art school, but the average colorist has never seen it before. Watercolor pencil magic book hennepin county library.
Watercolor pencil magic provides a fun way to learn more and paint better than ever before. Watersoluble colored pencils are portable, versatile and much more forgiving than traditional watercolors, yet many artists have only just begun to tap into this mediums creative potential. Watercolor pencil magic addition to a workshop with cathy johnson author of the popular north light book, watercolor pencil magic sketching vs. Watercolor pencil cathy johnson, graphicsfine arts, excelsior. This book explores the amazing possibilities of watercolor pencils, providing artists with basic instruction for taking full advantage of them in their artwork. Watercolor pencil magic by cathy ann johnson watercolor books, watercolor. Draw with your pencils on watercolor paper or thick papers that will hold water. Sargent art watercolor magic is bold, brilliant, americanmade, and ap certified nontoxic. Learn to paint this magic book with acrylic on canvas a full free art lesson by the art sherpa s. Cathy johnsons watercolor pencil basics demo youtube. Shop our large selection of watercolor supplies including watercolor pencils, watercolor books, watercolor paper and delve into the fun and creative world of. Apr 30, 2015 strathmores artist educator sarah becktel shares her tips for using watercolor pencils. From 16color prang watercolor trays and academy watercolor artists sketchbox to academy basic tube watercolor sets and watercolor books in a huge variety, we have something for every taste, every budget and every skill level.
If youre practicing with it, then just get a few different types of watercolor paper sketchbooks, once youve got a better understandi. Then, i found cathy johnsons book watercolor pencil magic. It takes a bit of practice to get the effects you want, but once you learn the tricks, oh my theyre wonderful. Jul 27, 2016 sharing how i color the magical jungle using prismacolor colored pencils. This all depends on what kind of results you are aiming for and how much time you wanted to put into your work.
An instructional guide to using watercolor pencils, discussing supplies, offering advice on how to get familiar with the medium, and featuring stepbystep instructions and demonstrations for painting landscapes, water, plants and flowers, birds and animals, people, light, skies, and weather effects. This makes them permanent once dry so they are perfect for. Magical jungle adult coloring book by johanna basford. Watercolor pencil magic by cathy johnson, paperback barnes. Bridge done with watercolour pencils by cathy johnson crayon painting. A relatively unknown medium, watercolor pencils are a portable, versatile alternative to the traditional watercolor kit. Jan 01, 2004 an excellent book for anyone who already does watercolor pencil painting or wants to start. Hey yall its rebecca back with another comprehensive guide.
The effects you achieve depend not only on how you apply the pigments, but also on how you add water. Watercolor pencil magic has 1 available editions to buy at alibris. I bought many sets of watercolor pencils and experimented blindly with them with disappointing results. Draw tips, hanna karlzon, johanna basford coloring book, color plan, colored pencil techniques. All it takes is your imagination and the urge to experiment. You can also layer pencil colors and water to intensify the watercolor effect.
We will be exploring watercolor pencils for mixed media, altered art, junk journaling, and more. How to paint with acrylic on canvas the magic book live. In the book there is a chart of all the colors used in the lessons. In liquid form, it really goes the distance and can be diluted with more water to go even further. We start with thick artist quality paper that is ultra white and resists bleeding.
An instructional guide to using watercolor pencils, discussing. Includes index an instructional guide to using watercolor pencils, discussing supplies, offering advice on how to get familiar with the medium, and featuring stepbystep instructions and demonstrations for painting landscapes, water, plants and flowers, birds and animals, people, light, skies, and weather effects. Packed with information on tools, materials and techniques. Painting with watercolor pencils i have used watercolor pencils most happily over the years for sketchingthey are lightweight, portable, clean, versatile and expressive. Judging from the enthusiasm level of most of my students, thats a lot. This book is perfect for the beginning painter, and even fun for the more experienced painter. Watercolor pencil magic by cathy johnson goodreads. Generally made of pure pigment in a watersoluble wax base enclosed in a wooden. These watersoluble pencils produce ink rather than watercolor paint. We know there are a lot of adult coloring books on the market, so why should you pick a colorit book over all the rest. Mar 22, 2019 explore lynnerantas board watercolor pencil art, followed by. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, we have you covered. Applying basic watercolor pencil techniques by cathy johnson. Apr 08, 2014 i added color to the dog and woodchuck later.
As you see, dipping watercolor pencils in water makes for darker, bolder line. Youll learn how to render the most challenging details, from water reflections to animal fur, and paint successful compositions full of crisp luminosity and brilliant color. They can be combined with water to create beautiful watercolor effects. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.