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Hazel Soan's watercolors have won her international recognition; now she helps less experienced painters master the challenges of this versatile medium. Encouraging budding watercolorists to be bold in their use of color and brushstroke, Soan emphasizes her belief that tone is king. And by showing how mistakes can be incorporated into a composition, she reveals how forgiving watercolor can be. Illustrated with glowing examples of Hazel's own work, this luminous books also features easy-to-follow demonstrations of every technique.
About the Author
Hazel Soan is a popular and successful artist who divides her time between London and Cape Town, exhibiting her work widely. She has her own gallery in Fulham, London; is the author of seven bestselling books for HarperCollins; and has made several successful DVDs. She was one of the art experts in the popular Channel 4 TV series Watercolour Challenge.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and inspiring book,
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This review is from: The Essence of Watercolour (Hardcover)
I've no idea who Hazel Soan is when I bought the book. Now, I'm a fan of her work. The Essence of Watercolour contains very beautiful and inspiring paintings. I like her suggestive style, which is to draw just enough and let the mind fill in the rest. Her use of wet on wet for blending colours is masterful and the pastel colours used are a joy to look at. It reminds me of the feeling you get when you watch a beautiful sunset. Accompanying the paintings are brief but insightful instructions that are easy to try. There are lessons on transparency, layering, experimenting with colours, understanding brushstrokes and other watercolour techniques. Even though the watercolour tips are not unique to this book, it's always interesting to read it from the perspective of different artists. Highly recommended to watercolour lovers. (There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
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4.7 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 82 of 83 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and inspiring book,
By Parka - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Essence of Watercolour (Hardcover)
 The Essence of Watercolour contains very beautiful and inspiring paintings. I like her suggestive style, which is to draw just enough and let the mind fill in the rest. Her use of wet on wet for blending colours is masterful and the pastel colours used are a joy to look at. It reminds me of the feeling you get when you watch a beautiful sunset. Accompanying the paintings are brief but insightful instructions that are easy to try. There are lessons on transparency, layering, experimenting with colours, understanding brushstrokes and other watercolour techniques. Even though the watercolour tips are not unique to this book, it's always interesting to read it from the perspective of different artists. Highly recommended to watercolour lovers. (There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.) 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!,
By BK - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Essence of Watercolour (Hardcover)
This book is full of beautiful examples of what watercolors should look like. I like very much Hazel Soan's style and get a lot of inspiration each time I open the book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Valuable lessons,
By music lover - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Essence of Watercolour (Hardcover)
This used book was delivered in very short order. I was anxious to get this book as it was shown to me in class and some of the lessons I needed were detailed in word and pictures. I refer to this book nearly every day. The photos are astounding and the words very clear. A valuable learning tool.
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