Big Brush Watercolor

This is a fine example of how to use the hake brush. It will teach you to loosen up your watercolors, and paint with an impressionistic style. Ron Ranson is an excellent instructor and explains much in this book. You will only be disappointed if you haven't read it.

Another book by a modern master, Ron should've called this the "Technique Bible". He keeps no secrets, and shares all knowledge in a very informal and down-to-earth style. Opening one of his books is like greeting an old, dear friend, and this one's no exception.He details everything, from his choice of a few brushes to what to do with them. Everything for a beginning watercolorist is here, and a few tricks for the intermediate to advanced, also.A well-written and well-illustrated book.

I've had a hardback copy of this book since it came out in 1989 in the UK and have used it a lot. It has a chatty, down-to-earth style, but also contains lots of very basic, useful hints for beginning watercolorists. Even if you don't want to use the hake brush he recommends, you can still learn lots and loosen up your style. One of my favorite books, if not my favorite artist!

This book delivers the skinny on fast and loose watercolor painting. Ron's fun and direct manner evokes a much needed direction for the beginning and intermediate artist. I particularly enjoy his taste of subject matter and mode of application.

A word to the wise is sufficient. That's why you don't need those small brushes to express those details in your painting. Paint freely and spiritfully with Ron Ranson is one thing a painter should try. A very good book for innovative painters.