Reviews of Watercolor

Watercolor: A New Beginning

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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.

iiiii Five Stars are not enough!!! June 9, 2000
By A Reviewer,

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!, February 1, 2003
By "as-you-like-it-coach" (Loma Linda, CA USA)

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, March 2, 2002
By A Customer

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, January 13, 2002
By A Customer

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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