Learning Center: Look, read, learn to paint Click Learning Tab to return to Learning Center page Recommended Reading List Watercolor Brushes Learn about your primary tool of the trade, your watercolor brush. Paints & Pigments Hard or moist cakes? Liquid or tube? Learn about watercolor paints and pigments here. Watercolor Paper A plethora of information concerning watercolor papers, blocks, pads, and alternatives. Palettes Do you know the good places to mix your paint? From simple to high tech, we look at watercolor palettes. Mat and Frame It's a matter of pride, preservation, and presentation. You should care how your finished, ready to hang, art looks. Learn how. Stretching Paper Large sheets of lightweight watercolor paper need to be s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d. Learn how here. Sumi-e Introduction to the asian art of sumi-e. A deceptively simple form that requires much practice. Egg Tempera A technique raised to a high art in the renaissance is still practiced widely for it's unique paint quality. Acrylics A popular permanent medium that affords the same techniques used in watercolor, with a catch... it's plastic and permanent. Manufacturers Histories, information, and links for the world's top art supply manufacturers. The Art Journal Judi Russell takes you through 10 easy steps to becoming a more creative artist through self-exploration. Color Theory Color shades our unconscious reactions to what we see. Learn how colors work together. Printable color wheel! Famous Artists A wide selection of famous artist's who have used watercolor in unique and wonderful ways. (that's Albrecht Dürer) Pro's Choice A brief survey of watercolor materials used by professional artists. History of Watercolor Brief history of the rise "colourmen" in the 20th century. (Multi-page Watercolor History 1.01 coming soon!) BACK TO TOP Recommended Reading Here is a selection of good reference books you might want to check out of your local library or purchase for your own reference library. The links go to Amazon.com where you can find used copies of many of these classic watercolor painting books cheap. Watercolor Books Appellof, Marian. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Watercolor. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1992 Brett, Bernard. A History of Watercolour. New York: Excalibur Books, 1984 Couch, Tony. Watercolor, You Can Do It!. Cincinnati: North Light, 1987 Crawshaw, Alwyn. A Brush With Art. Cinncinnati: North Light Books, 1991 Hayes, Colin. The Complete Guide to Painting and Drawing: Techniques and Materials. New York: Gallery Books, 1981 Hilder, Rowland. Expressing land, sea, and sky in watercolor. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1982 Kay, Reed. The painter's guide to studio methods and materials. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1983 Kent, Norman. 100 Watercolor Techniques. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1968 Le Clair, Charles. The Art of Watercolor. New York: WAtson Guptill Publications, 1994 Mayer, Ralph. The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques. Various Editions. New York: Viking Penguin, 1991 Meyer, Ed. Watercolor Painting on Location. Cinncinnati: North Light Books, 1984 Pike, John. Watercolor: The Art and Technique of Watercolor Painting. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1966, 1973 Shapiro, Irving. How to Make a Painting - Planning, Procedures, and Techniques in Watercolor. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1985 Smith, Ray Campbell. The Art of Watercolor: A Guide to the Skills and Techniques. New York: Reader's Digest Association, Inc., 1993, 1995 Smith, Ray. Watercolour Landscape (DK Art School). New York: Dorling Kindersley, Inc., 1993 Smith, Ray. Watercolor Color (DK Art School). New York: Dorling Kindersley, Inc., 1993 Stephenson, Jonathan. The Materials and Techniques of Painting. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1989 Szabo, Zoltan. Zoltan Szabo's 70 Favorite Watercolor Techniques. Cincinnati: North Light Books, 1995 Ward, Edward Norton. First Impressions: Sketching Nature in Watercolor. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1990 Webb, Frank. Watercolor Energies. Cinncinnati: North Light, 1983 Wilcox, Michael. The Wilcox Guide To The Best Watercolor Paints. Cloverdale, Perth, Western Australia: Artways, 1991 Magazines American Artist Magazine Artists Magazine Watercolor Magic (Quarterly from Artists magazine) Watercolor (Quarterly from American Artist magazine) BACK TO TOP Watercolor Tutorials • Step-by-Step Paintings • Learning Center • Artist Galleries • Fine Art Links • Art Glossary • About www.WatercolorPainting.com • Copyright © 2008 Gregory Conley. All rights reserved.