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Pouring Light - Layering Transparent Watercolor Hardcover – October 20, 2005

by Jean H. Grastorf (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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This liberating guide to pouring transparent watercolor makes this unusual technique achievable and fun. By following clear, encouraging instruction, watercolorists of all levels can experience the instant gratification of success as they learn to capture the elusive qualities of light in their own work.

Nationally renowned artist and workshop instructor Jean H. Grastorf breaks down her innovative pouring process with visual guidance that includes:

-Basic, step-by-step instruction that covers everything from choosing materials to finishing the painting

-Four full-length demonstrations and multiple mini-demos that outline her techniques and show how to build strong light-based compositions

-Detailed, hand-in shots that clearly illustrate how to create clean, transparent color and translucent glazes

-Design summary sidebars that pinpoint how each demonstration succeeds, along with quick-reference tips for the artist

-Paintings from contributing artists that show how to apply this technique to many different styles

Going beyond masking and glazing, Grastorf's masterful instruction empowers artists to tackle the larger challenge of loosening up, so they can push their art to a dynamic new level of luminosity and value.

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    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    North Light Books
  4. Publication date
    October 20, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    8.75 x 0.75 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1581806051
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1581806052
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Light Books; First Edition (October 20, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1581806051
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1581806052
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.75 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kupuna
5.0 out of 5 stars Lucid Explanation of a Challenging Technique
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2005
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Jean Grastorf's technique is both intuitive and cerebral. Instead of pouring freely and deriving a painting from the unpredictable result; Grastorf teaches careful drawing, value sketches, extensive planned masking and controlled pours (usually just three colors). The results of this patient work are gorgeous. Note how many of the paintings shown are in private collections.

The book is well written and extensively illustrated with useful examples. The completion of several paintings is demonstrated in detail, including "masking maps".

Other watercolor artists (Roland Roycraft for example) have books on pouring techniques, but they are more free-form and intuitive in their approach. I love Grastorf's work, but I would advise the casual painter to think carefully before undertaking the process. It requires good planning, careful value analysis, repeated masking and pouring, and above all, patience.

Even if you decide the process is not for you, I'd still recommend purchasing the book to own and study the beautiful images and to understand the potent mixture of emotion and intellect Grastorf uses to produce them.
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Addams Family
5.0 out of 5 stars great find -- a little aged but a fun ideas that I will definitely tryout.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2022
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I have been looking for a book like this for a long time! Thanks!
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PHB
4.0 out of 5 stars beautiful work, detailed and tedious methods
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2007
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The book is nicely printed and formatted and contains detailed well illustrated instructions for creating watercolor paintings by a unique method. The method is tedious and requires careful drawing and use of several layers of masking fluid. This is not the traditional approach to watercolor painting but Grastorf achieves excellent results.
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PJ
5.0 out of 5 stars As Good As It Gets
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2005
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I've been fortunate enough to have taken a watercolor workshop with Jean Grastorf, and her book is almost as good as being in her presence and watching her work. The art itself is worth the purchase price, and Jean's step-by-step instructions are lucid and easy to follow. I especially appreciate Jean's emphasis on compostion and value studies. Her book--as well as her watercolor technique--are about much more than pouring watercolor. This book would be an excellent addition to any artist's library.
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Janie
5.0 out of 5 stars helpful and lots of fun
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020
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Love the backgrounds I'm able to create. Every one is a surprise.
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Colorful Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Let it Pour
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014
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And I am not talking about it raining outside either.....this book is a great resource if you are interested in pouring washes and incorporating that technique into your watercolor paintings. The artwork is beautiful too. A must have!
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Cardinal
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun technique, but it can take a while.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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Fun book. The technique of pouring reminds me of print making without the squeegee.
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Girl Who Loves To Eat
1.0 out of 5 stars Hated It!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2013
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My wife is a professional artist and I bought this book as a gift.

She hated it!

She thought that the paintings in the book were unattractive and that
only one was well done.

She also recommended to any would-be-artists who are trying to learn
to not waste your money on books on how to paint or draw.

She recommends that you spend that money towards taking art classes
with hopefully good teachers who will show you the fundamentals of
drawing and painting.

She said that with art you must just get doing it and skip reading about it.
And, that you must practise, practise, practise.

She also added that too forget the popular idea that you must be gifted
to do Art. That it is untrue and anyone can learn it and with enough
practise and good lessons you WILL get good at it and produce
work that you can be proud of.

Hope those tips help.
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GraceK
5.0 out of 5 stars Good watercolor works
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2020
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A very good watercolor book. The works are all excellent and the how-to pages are well constructed.
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wiki
5.0 out of 5 stars Batik on Paper
Reviewed in France on May 22, 2016
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This is a book which I can't not have. I did quite a lot of batik on silk when I was younger, but wax is awkward stuff to work with. I came across this book in a library and started the technique immediately and found that the randomness of this technique of pouring layers of water colour really suited me.
The book took a while to arrive but now it is here as is the summer season, I will be working on this water colour technique.
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jondi
5.0 out of 5 stars Illuminating
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2015
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Really valuable book on water-colour and design - love it. She gets down to real design and colour issues, empowering the artist to understand art principles rather than just to 'copy pretty pictures' as so many painting books do. I have extended my understanding and techniques through this book and become a more creative and bolder artist for it.
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Artsimo3.14
5.0 out of 5 stars Easily qualifies on my top 10 how-to painting list
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2017
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This book is not just about pouring watercolor technique. It has lessons on design and composition, with step by step demos. I also have 2 instructional dvds by Jean. Easily qualifies on my top 10 how-to painting list.
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Linda
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2014
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Good value for money!
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