Calgary Public Library

Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting

eng

no index present

non fiction

Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting

electronic resource

dictionaries

767500513

Donna's unique One-Stroke method - which lets you blend, shade and highlight all in one stroke - makes painting quick and easy. And there's just no better way to learn this technique than by Donna's example.In this book, Donna leads you through all the strokes you need - shell strokes, C-strokes and more - to create leaves, roses, fruit, ribbons and many other beautiful subjects. You'll also find 12 step-by-step projects that show how Donna's One-Stroke method can be used to decorate an exciting variety of surfaces in just a few easy strokes.The One-Stroke method is perfect for the beginner, a

Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Introduction; Supplies; Preparing Surfaces; Introduction to Techniques; One-Stroke Techniques; How to Hold Your Brush; How to Load Your Brush; How to Paint Flower Centers; Bonus Project: Sunflower Birdhouse; How to Paint Flower Petals; How to Paint a Rosebud; Adding the Calyx and Stem; How to Paint a Shell Stroke; How to Paint C-Stroke Petals; How to Paint Leaves; How to Paint Branches and Grapevines; How to Paint Vines, Grass and Curlicues; Pouncing and Sponging; How to Paint Bows and Ribbons; Watercolor Shading; Watercolor ShadowingAntiquingPROJECT ONE: Garden Birdhouse Mailbox; PROJECT TWO: Watering Can and Clay Pots; PROJECT THREE: Ivy Keepsake Box; PROJECT FOUR: Rosebud Memory Album; PROJECT FIVE: Magnolia Floorcloth and Door; PROJECT SIX: Wild Rose Birdhouse; PROJECT SEVEN: Fruit Cabinet and Plates; PROJECT EIGHT: Bouquet of Roses Serving Tray; Resources;