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Lindsay's approach to
teaching watercolor emerges from somewhere between the traditional art world
and the deep, mystic spaces of the self. In her words, "Watercolor likes
to be danced with, not controlled." Relearn the playfulness of childhood,
she argues; abandon the constant worry of whether the work is "good"
or done the "right" way. If you concentrate on the process--the
experience of painting--quality will emerge on its own. There are several fine
books on watercolor from the rational school, like Jack Reid's Watercolor
Basics: Let's Get Started. (L J 12/98).Lindsay's unique work will strike a
chord with many beginning artists who respond to a more personal, even
spiritual, tone. So handsomely designed that it's hard to resist leafing
through it, this holistic tome is highly recommended.
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Five
Stars are not enough!!!
I
cannot believe the success I am having with the help of this great book!
The holistic approach is absolutely wonderful! After completing a
watercolor class I was so uptight that I was ready to toss out my
watercolor paints, that was until I received this marvelous book. I am so
excited and proud of what I have been able to accomplish in just a few
days! This author not only draws out your creativity but makes it totally
relaxing and so much fun! Love this
book!
Wow!
At last art is accessible and fun!
This book unwraps the path
to creativity and joyful expression, savoring color and light, and making
the making of art accessible to anyone. I was in tears just reading the
first few pages. What's more, I was in action: I cleared an area so I
would have an artist's corner; I got out my dusty water colors (put away
in discouragement after my last university class in the medium), and
started to experiment with paint. What fun! The author simply won't let us
get stopped or stuck by the noises in our overly critical heads. This book
is like an invitation to come out and play, and this is one playground I
want to explore for a long time to come. I have no aspirations to become a
professional artist, but having this kind of access to the creativity
inside has affected every area of my professional and personal life. My
family and clients thank you for who I am becoming. Thank you, Ann K.
Lindsay, wherever you are. You've helped this coach and writer blast
through artist's block.
Beautiful
and Useful
I am a
newcomer to painting and I found Ann K. Lindsay's Watercolor: A New
Beginning to be extremely helpful! The book is full of information,
presented in a way that those of us who don't have experience or education
in art can understand. I found her teaching exercises to be both fun and
useful. Lindsay has a talent for encouraging the reader to tap into their
own creativity, using water color as the means. I highly recommend this
book for anyone wanting to explore the art of watercolor painting.
An
inspiration
I bought this book because I
wanted to explore my creativity with paint and didn't want to be
intimidated by an overly technical book. This book turned out to be
perfect. The author writes with so much love and respect for the
individual as a creative being. She teaches things like technique, color,
and drawing in a way that is free and fun. It is especially good for
people (like me) who are very critical towards themselves, and who tend to
get discouraged easily. Ann Lindsay is so good at encouraging the reader
to view things positively, rather than critically. This book was such an
inspiration I can't recommend it highly enough!
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