- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: North Light Books (March 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0891347151
- ISBN-13: 978-0891347156
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 1.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 508 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #107,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
While this book could certainly get one started in making and marketing greeting cards, it is far better than its title implies. It is basically a very fine book on painting in small format. Penney distills her art into miniature studies that make use of techniques necessary for any size watercolor. Moreover, the explications of wet-on-wet, waxing, and masking techniques and the specific treatments of varying skies, seasons, and textures of stone are nicely done. Lacking, however, is advice on marketing one's work. Nevertheless, a unique book that is useful for a broad audience.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Any artistic endeavor that is confined to a small format still has the potential to be visually expansive. That is the philosophy of Long Island watercolorist Penney, whose book is aimed at practitioner and novice alike. Her angle is to use landscapes, seascapes, and natural scenes in postcards and greeting cards. Each of the more than 35 projects features step-by-step color photographs as well as indications of potential problems, such as changes in the weather. The last two sections include a look at creating fantasies and Warhol-like pictures from paint drips, plus tips on presentation. Barbara Jacobs
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Bravo Jacqueline Penney!,
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This review is from: Painting Greeting Cards in Watercolor (Paperback)
Thank you Jacqueline Penney for making my introduction to watercolor painting fun, informative and very helpful.The book, Painting Greeting Cards in Watercolor, was a step by step introduction to watercolor painting through the practice of greeting card design. The lessons were fun, quick and very easy to follow, making the student beg to beging the next lesson. After every lesson I felt like I really learned something and was proud of my accomplishment. I'll be honest, as a first time watercolorist I would have given up if this book wasn't easy, fun and easy to understand. Luckily it was a superb introduction and I am very happy. Thank you again.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for little ditties,
By A Customer
This review is from: Painting Greeting Cards in Watercolor (Paperback)
I really enjoy using this book for inspiration and practice. I don't use her ideas for greeting cards, but for small paintings. Most of the paintings can be finished rather quickly. The topics are appealing and I have sold a number of them. I like her 3-in-1 compositions, dividing the paper with masking tape and having related subjects treated differently within each block. It is a practical and user-friendly book, well worth the purchase.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent step-by-step instruction,
By A Customer
This review is from: Painting Greeting Cards in Watercolor (Paperback)
I have painted all the pictures in Jacqueline's book. Her detailed instructions make copying her art miniatures easy. Her instructions apply not only to miniatures but also larger sized pictures. I have used several of her designs for greeting cards.
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