Watercolor: The Wet Technique by Arthur J. Barbour

Watercolor: The Wet Technique by Arthur J. Barbour | How to Master and Control Wet-in-Wet

Watercolor: The Wet Technique by Arthur J. Barbour is a detailed guide to mastering the popular yet challenging wet-in-wet watercolor technique. This painting method, where artists apply color to a wet surface, creates spontaneous and lively effects that can be difficult to control. Barbour’s comprehensive approach breaks down the essentials, providing artists with the tools they need to harness the wet technique with confidence.

The book is divided into four parts, offering step-by-step instruction and practical advice. Part One covers the essential materials and equipment for wet-in-wet painting. Part Two explores 25 black-and-white demonstrations, illustrating a range of wet techniques applied to landscape subjects. Part Three focuses on the importance of values in successful watercolor painting, while Part Four presents 13 full-color step-by-step demonstrations, showing how to apply the wet technique to landscapes, seascapes, and architectural subjects. Barbour also introduces various tools and unconventional methods, such as sponges, salt, razor blades, and crumpled paper, to achieve dynamic effects.

Key Features:

• In-depth guide to mastering the wet-in-wet watercolor technique.
• Covers essential materials and tools needed for wet-in-wet painting.
• Includes 25 black-and-white demonstrations of wet techniques applied to landscapes.
• Focuses on the importance of values in successful paintings.
• Features 13 full-color step-by-step demonstrations on landscapes, seascapes, and architecture.
• Explains how to use brushes, knives, sponges, and other unconventional tools for wet effects.
• Offers techniques such as spattering, scraping, stippling, and lifting out color.
• Ideal for both beginner and advanced watercolorists seeking to improve their wet-in-wet skills.
• Provides insights into controlling the spontaneity of the wet technique for versatile results.
• Includes a selection of the author’s most recent wet-in-wet watercolor paintings.