ARTHUR J. BARBOUR | Painting and Watercolor

Watercolor: The Wet Technique by Arthur J. Barbour

Name: Watercolor: The Wet Technique by Arthur J. Barbour
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0823056813
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Watercolor: The Wet Technique by Arthur J. Barbour

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A Technical Fine Art Manual on Wet-in-Wet Watercolor Washes, Water Control, and Textures

Watercolorist and instructor Arthur J. Barbour details the fluid mechanics of wet-in-wet painting—the practice of applying wet pigment directly onto saturated paper to create soft edges and spontaneous color blurs. The instruction manual covers paper saturation levels, controlling paint flow, managing paint-to-water ratios, and preventing accidental backruns or cauliflowers.

Through step-by-step demonstrations featuring landscapes, seascapes, and architectural subjects, Barbour explains value planning and atmospheric perspective. The book also details specialized texturing methods using non-traditional tools, including sea sponges, table salt, razor scraping, sandpaper, and crumpled paper for foliage and water effects.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Arthur J. Barbour breaks down wet-in-wet watercolor controls and texturing methods into clear, technical steps. Featuring practical demonstrations and non-traditional tool applications, this manual is a valuable studio reference for watercolor painters.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Watson Guptill

Pages: 143

Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 1978

ISBN: 9780823056811

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