Watermedia Techniques

This is a great book. Stephen Quiller has been long known for his work and teaching. I'm delighted to find a copy of this.

A very nicely-produced book from Watson-Guptill. The first edition of 1983: cloth over hardback boards with a sewn binding in dustcover. Heavy paper. Color and b & w illustrations throughout. "Questions and Answers on Water Media," Index, Bibliography.

A very nicely-produced book from Watson-Guptill. The first edition of 1983: cloth over hardback boards with a sewn binding in dustcover. Heavy paper. Color and b & w illustrations throughout. "Questions and Answers on Water Media," Index, Bibliography.

If you're interested in learning about watermedia, a term used to include watercolors, gouache (opaque watercolors), casein (a paint based on milk protein), and acrylics, I highly recommend this excellent book. No, it's not the newest book on the subject, and yes, a lot of the illustrations are in black and white, but the graphics are basically very good and the information supplied even better. This is especially true for qouache and casein, which never seem to get much attention in books. Quiller gives good, in-depth information about each of these media, as well as a series of exercises to develop one's skills in working with them, and plenty of illustrations of his own work, including works in progress, which showcase the versatility of these paints. This definitely is a book you should have if you're interested in watermedia. Also recommended are Quiller's other books on color theory and acrylics...these are newer and have all-color images, and will get you thinking in different ways about color. The art is colorful, vibrant, and creative, and certain to inspire you.