Watercolor Unleashed

Discover fresh, forgiving techniques that promise less frustration and juicier results!Julie Gilbert Pollard subscribes to the "e;whatever works"e; school of painting. Not bound by tradition, she shows you how to unleash your watercolors for exciting and expressive results...and have lots of fun doing it! See how a few simple steps at the beginning can preserve the lights, lock in the darks, and allow you greater freedom to let your watercolor do what it does best: move and flow wet-into-wet, creating luminous layers of depth and vitality.Inside you'll find:   • 9 step-by-step painting demonstrations, plus many more quick lessons illustrating basic techniques.   • How to paint water, rocks, trees and other landscape elements in a lively manner.   • Easy techniques for making your paintings pop, including tips for successful spattering.   • How to combine a representational painting style with abstract acrylic underpaintings for unique and lively results.This book is all about painting boldly, embracing the medium's unpredictable nature, and achieving a loose, painterly quality. It's ideal for the beginner trying to get off on the right foot, as well as the intermediate artist looking for ways to "e;freshen up"e; their approach.