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Title: Creating Textures in Pen & Ink with Watercolor
ISBN: 1581807252
Author:
Claudia Nice
Publicate Date: 2005-01-29
Publish: 2005-01-29
List Price: $22.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: Essential Reference for Illustrators
I was able to get good use of "Creating Textures in Pen and Ink with Watercolor" from the very first day after receiving it (page 128 to be specific). Claudia Nice is a master of the pen and ink medium and the instructions and illustrations in her book make this an essential addition to any artist's library.
As do most technical books, she begins with a listing of materials needed to accomplish the techniques that follow, and some basic application techniques, pretty standard for any such book. Although I do not so easily dismiss the crow quill dip as she does, it is a matter of little disagreement. I find rapidographs somewhat limiting, but what of that? It is a minor thing, a matter of personal taste.
What follows the introduction is nothing short of extraordinary as she demonstrates techniques for achieving the textures of wood, stone, water, hair ... all exceedingly useful in that artists and illustrators are constantly called upon to produce them. These are practical techniques that every illustrator needs to know.
The table of contents provides a sampling of the kinds of techniques covered from the illusion of transparent objects, the glisten of metals, the textures of vegetation and how to create full landscapes. It is richly illustrated and the narrative is just detailed enough to inform but not so much as to be ponderous. Instructions are specific to each illustration, so this is an excellent quick-reference when you need a specific texture in your work, but I highly recommend reading it through first. The wealth of information presented here is such that you will put it to use immediately. I will be returning to it frequently in my illustration work.
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2: Creating Textures in Pen & Ink with Watercolor
I received this book a couple of days ago and as soon as I started leafing through the pages I was a bit disappointed. After further perusal the disappointment was somewhat abated.
The author has an easy way of explaining the hows and whys in the first chapter. There really is some useful information there! The remaining chapters are divided into types of textures and techniques, i.e., metal, fur, trees, skies, etcetera. This is where I found myself wishing for more detailed instruction. Don't get me wrong, the information that is provided is useful and the images show nice pen & ink detail, I just want more detail about how to accomplish the textures shown with watercolor. I would also like (and expected) to see at least 3 or 4 more step-by-steps as on p.37 with the surf and ocean waves. I haven't done pen & ink in many many years and this book makes me itchy to get started again, which is why I made the purchase. So, to that end thank you Ms. Nice.
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3: Good Reference
I like alot of the techniques in the book. Basically that would be why I use the book. Sometimes I go back to the book to just refresh my memory. I have a few books I refer to, and it is nice to have a variety so that I can always come up with something new and creative in my own art.
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4: Great teaching techniques
If you really want to learn how to use pen & ink along with watercolor than this is the book you need. She shows great detail and helps the artist, either beginner or advanced, how to improve on their paintings.
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5: Nice, but material is duplicated in another of her books...
This is an excellent book... IF you don't already own "Painting with Watercolor, Pen and Ink" by Claudia Nice. The material in this book is entirely duplicated in the "Painting with..." except for the last chaper called "Fur and Feathers". Please do not buy this book if you already own a copy of "Painting with Watercolor, Pen and Ink". I did and was disappointed that there was only one chapter of new material in this book.Now, if you own the other book "Painting Nature in Pen & Ink with Watercolor" then I highly recommend this book as it has subject matter that was not covered in the "Painting Nature..." book. If you don't own any of her books, then buy the "Painting with Watercolor Pen and Ink" ISBN 158180265X because it completely combines the material in both "Creating Textures..." and "Painting Nature..." books.
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