Thanks for doing this book vid. I have found so many beautiful and helpful books at the public library over the years and they have provided inspiration, instruction and pure joy!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I love my public library. I always look there first for a book I want to read. If they don't have it....I request it and sometimes they purchase it for the library! Wonderful. The books I REALLY like, I purchase for my own growing library. :-)

One of my favorite watercolor books is The watercolors of John Singer Sargent he was a master of watercolor technique…..I had no idea that he even did watercolors until I purchased this book….mraz

@KrisDeBruineStudio

7 ай бұрын

Ah yes. I've seen this book. It is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

As for number 4: You better go with Watercolors and Drawings of the French Impressionists by Horst Keller

@KrisDeBruineStudio

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation. I'll take a look.

Just found you on KZread - what an excellent video!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Dan. Welcome to the channel.

Thank you for taking time out to make these book recommendations. Invaluable

@KrisDeBruineStudio

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Glad you like them!

I find that your one of the best teachers on KZread for watercolour. When I heard your a believer, I knew I found a special channel! Thanks for recommending the books. If you come out with a book I’ll definitely be buying it!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh. :-) That is soooo kind of you to say. Yes...I am a follower of Jesus. And I believe that being made in the image of God -- the Creator -- is why we find so much joy in creating. Thanks for the feedback. I don't know when I might write a book....maybe someday.

@annenglish2935

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing about your faith! Please write a book... and post more often. A fan from a California Gramma ❤

I am wanting to learn watercolor painting. I love art and my 10 year old granddaughter has shown interest in watercolor. I think this is a perfect activity do do with her and learn together. After watching several of your videos I find your way of teaching wonderful. Therefore I've subscribed.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

6 ай бұрын

Great. Welcome to the channel

I love Anna Mason's KZread site, and have her book...Anna Mason 's Watercolor World. Also, I bought this year, Color In and Out of the Garden by Lorene Edwards Folkner. Very inspirational, I think. And last, for those of us who like to read about color, COLOR, A Natural History of the Palette, by Victoria Finlay. No pictures, no instructions, just a fun read of her travels to discover the origins of colors.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

3 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for the suggestions!!

Thank you so much for this! I'm most excited about the Skip Lawrence book! Understanding how to effectively build light and shadows in this medium is my greatest weakness so far and that that's foundational. I'm a mixed media artist, but really trying to focus on watercolor. Skip's books is EXACTLY what I was trying to find! Books like this are marvelous on bone chilling days when actually making art is not an option. Curling up with a cup of hot tea and daydreaming between chapters is important artistic work. :)

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes. This book by Lawrence is wonderful. I hope you enjoy it.

Nice to find your video in my up next. Great Book suggestions thanks!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

I couldn't help not notice that Dome of Rock, Palestine painting behind you. It looks beautiful.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I painted that after visiting Israel in 2018.

@amaankhan333

6 ай бұрын

@@KrisDeBruineStudio Great. *Palestine.

Thank you so much. I found 3 online at my library. I just put them on hold!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I hope you find the books helpful.

I can’t believe I didn’t consider checking my library for books on watercolor. Of course!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yea!! I'm so happy I could pass on this easy idea. I often borrow the book first from the library, and then later buy it if I deem it a necessary part of my personal art library. Have fun!! PS - even if the library doesn't have the book I want, I have made a request that they purchase it....and they DO! :-)

Thanks Kris, great info as always.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Hi Kris, I like your channel. You give a wonderful personal story about the beginning of your watercolor learning journey. My favorite watercolor book is written by Stephen Quiller, Color Choices, Making color sense out of color theory, 1989

@KrisDeBruineStudio

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I have that book. It is great.

Thank you ever so much for introducing your 5 favorite books. I like the idea of going to the library before spending mony on a book that I dont realy read enjoy the rest of sunday greetings Christiane 😊😊

@KrisDeBruineStudio

3 ай бұрын

Greetings to you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I really believe public libraries are a treasure. :-)

That Hazel Soan book is what inspired me to start painting in watercolor! I've heard great things about Color and Light by James Gurney, but I think that's a general painting book, not strictly a watercolor one. That's for recommending the Skip Lawrence book! Gonna see if I can find it at the library.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Soan's book is great. The Skip Lawrence book has tons of information and many step-by-step lessons. I hope you enjoy it. I was able to get all five of these books at my local library. Then if I really like it...I buy it for my library.

I love “Watercolor Success in 4 Steps.” It’s very fun! Ty for this video!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

Thank you, I learn so much from you!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

I had given up on buying watercolor books. Every time I find one with great reviews and buy it, it ends up being the exact same exercises and not a lot of explanation. I learn best from books and technical information, but could not figure out how to find what I was looking for. I'm very excited about the impressionist book. I love that style, but do not know enough about it to feel very confident. In case you can't tell, I'm a new subscriber and eating through your video list. This is all so helpful. I appreciate the tutorials, but I really need more tips. And it is helpful coming from someone who's style I am drawn to.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Welcome. I hope you like the book. I have found that most of the books I'm interested in, can be borrowed from the public library. Then, if I like it....I buy it. I have even requested that the library buy a book they didn't have....and they bought it!! :-) Our tax dollars at work, I guess.

Thanks Kris‼ I'll check these books out‼

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you find them helpful.

I tend to paint watercolours in a very detailed way and wanted some instruction on how to loosen up, by far the best and most interesting book I read to help with that was Jean Haines, Atmospheric animals in watercolour. David Bellamy’s complete guide has been on my shelf for a number of years and I still like to refer to it.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Bellamy's Complete Guide made it onto my list of recommended books, but I haven't looked at that particular Jean Haine's book. Thanks for the recommendation. In case you haven't seen it - here's my complete list - studio.krisdebruine.com/recommended-watercolor-books

Your top watercolor book brought a smile to my face because I have taken many workshops from Skip and he is by far one of the best( tell you as it is)teachers out there. I subscribed to his and Christopher Schinks Watercolor media magazine and one of my proudest moment is having one of my painting featured in the Pallete magazine. He is only artist that I have ever seen squeeze watercolor paint out on his palette just like you would oil paint. mraz

@KrisDeBruineStudio

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

David Bellamy's wife is called Jenny Keel and is a master pastellist. They travel together to some really remote areas like deserts and the Himalayas!. Hazel Soan is my all time favourite modern master. Thanks very much for a great video, from a new subscriber in England.x

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David. Thanks for the feedback. I thought that Jenny was David's daughter?? Maybe I was wrong. Anyways....they make a great team. Thanks.

@davidmolloy126

2 жыл бұрын

@@KrisDeBruineStudio Definitely David's wife! ♥️

Indeed very helpful, thank you

@KrisDeBruineStudio

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

My two absolute favorites are Making Color Sing by Jeanne Dobie and Color Choices by Stephen Quiller. Not only is the information/instruction in them amazing, the artwork is stunning.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to take a look. I'm familiar with the Quiller book because I use his color wheel.

Thank you so much for this information, I have been looking for book suggestions for my mother-in-law. Best wishes, Micky C

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!! I'm so glad you found the video helpful. And I hope your MIL loves the book. Have a great day.

A great review. I have the William Lawrence book due to your previous recommendation at Christmas - my wife bought it for me 🥰. I recently bought another one, which is much more suited to newbies like me: The Watercolour Engima by Stephen Coates, it's excellent to get back to basics and simplify the painting process.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. Thanks for the book suggestion. I've just added it to my reading list. I'm also adding the link here for the rest of my viewers, in case they are interested in checking it out. Happy painting!!! amzn.to/3oAltlb

Another book I felt was very helpful is "WATERCOLOUR TECHNIQUES AND TUTORIALS FOR THE COMPLETE BEGINNER" by Paul Clark. I'll have to check out one of the books you mentioned. Thanks again! 🎨

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hey...thanks for the book recommendation. I'll have to look for that one. Have a great day.

@annenglish2935

2 ай бұрын

Love Paul Clark and his wonderful tutorials!!! I also have his book! Easy to follow as a beginner! 😊

These books sound worth investigating. Thanks for sharing this. One of the best I have found is The Ultimate Watercolor Course by Reader's Digest. It is an accumulation of many techniques and with a new exercise and tips on every page. I borrowed it three times from the library, then finally bought it.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Hey....my local library has it. I think I'll get it and take a look. I'm always looking for good books to recommend. Thanks for sharing!

@michelleflick1937

2 жыл бұрын

@@KrisDeBruineStudio The book shows samples from many painters, which is a plus.

Glad you included Hazel Soan. I'll have to check out the others.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love her work. I hope you find the others to be inspirational too.

@annefisher5381

Жыл бұрын

What appeals to me about Hazel Soan's books is the simplicity and elegance of her writing style. I don't know if anyone who can instil so much useful information in so few words.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

I agree 👍

I just read "EN PLEIN AIR Watercolor" by Ron Stocke. I purchased it at Blicks.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

I have that book too. I purchased it when I met Ron at a painting demo in my home town. Thanks for the feedback. And thanks for watching!! ~Kris

1. John Pike, Watercolor 2. Robert Wade, Watercolour workshop 3. G John Blockley, Painting with watercolours

@KrisDeBruineStudio

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Thank you ever so much for this

@KrisDeBruineStudio

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching

I still find David Bellamy's original Water-colour Landscape Course his best…together with the follow up Developing Watercolours Landscapes.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look for that one.

Kris, thanks!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Joyce.

Best advise! Reading & learning! Thanks

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@pilasumana4410

Жыл бұрын

I share 3 books I recently bought: “EN PLEIN AIR - Light & Color by Iain Stewart For capturing mood and atmosphere in watercolor. WATERCOLOUR Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner By Paul Clark WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES PAINTING LIGHT AND COLOR IN LANDSCAPES AND CITYSCAPES By Michael Reardon

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

All three are great suggestions. I am familiar with all of those artists. Thanks for sharing.

I have always been a studio painter, but this is the year that I told myself I would take every opportunity to step out of my comfort zone. So, I am really wanting to try plein air. Thanks for the advice on books...I want to try David Bellamy's.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I am a big believer in setting goals that stretch us. I hope you love the book, and love the plein air. I'll warn you...plein air is a challenging way to paint. But worth it.

Hi, thank you for the suggestions. It would have been really nice if you had shown some of the pages of the books in the video. I've written your suggestions down but now I have to do a search to see if someone has done a review that actually shows the table of contents and what some of the lessons look like.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hi Serenity. Thanks for your suggestions. I considered that....but I didn't want to get flagged for copyright infringement, since the book's contents are protected. I hope you can find what you are looking for.

@serenityjewel

Жыл бұрын

@@KrisDeBruineStudio Reviews fall under fair use. It's fine to show some of the book in your review and it's typically done on KZread, as well as every other form of entertainment, from newspapers to Instagram. Out of respect to the writer, I wouldn't show every page though. Thanks again for your suggestions.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Hey...thanks for the helpful feedback. I was kinda wondering if it was okay to share more. I'm planning to do more book reviews in the future so I'll keep this in mind.

@serenityjewel

Жыл бұрын

@@KrisDeBruineStudio Awesome. I subscribed to your channel so I'm looking forward to your new videos, as I binge watch your old ones. 😁

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Thanks!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you so much for your support!!!

Hi, i like the Dome of the rock, Palestine, watercolor on the wall behind you to your right

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@rubayousef-bf5rl

26 күн бұрын

I also do ❤

Thanks for this! May I ask where you got your art apron?

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. :-) You won't believe how many people ask me that. I purchased it online at Amazon. This link is an affiliate link and if you purchase via the link I earn a small commission from the sale...but you pay the same. This helps support my channel and the making of the videos. Have a great day. :-) amzn.to/34Y2lqX

@artfoolei

2 жыл бұрын

@@KrisDeBruineStudio Thank you so much Kris! I just bought one! 😊

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

I really hope you enjoy it. I love mine!! :-)

@artfoolei

2 жыл бұрын

@@KrisDeBruineStudio I can’t wait to get it! Do you use your pockets at all? I also bought the Quiller Palette because of you! Thanks!

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy that palette. It is my favorite. Thanks for watching.

Would be nice if you showed some pages from each book.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

I ordered #5 before the video was over.......

@KrisDeBruineStudio

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it. It's a great book.

The beginner’s guide to watercolor by Jody Merryl

@KrisDeBruineStudio

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thanks for the suggestion.

Skips book is 142 pages in length not 42

@KrisDeBruineStudio

11 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Never trust anyone who doesn't blink once! Just kidding, but really! :)

@KrisDeBruineStudio

4 ай бұрын

Haha. Did I not blink?? I'll have to watch it again and see....

Review on number 5: David Bellamy built his enviable reputation on atmospheric, romantic, chocolate-boxy-greetings-cardy, watercolour landscapes, often of harsh and sombre places where you and I might fear to go. It's easy to understand why many of the amateurs at whom this book is aimed might want to emulate him. I do, for one. But as other reviewers have observed, it's not amongst the best of amateur how-to-do-it publications. I heartily wish in particular that he had simply stuck to his forte; for the illustrations in the chapter on figures and portraits are just downright EMBARASSING, and would have a hard time making it into any competitive amateur show. Many of them are also downright creepy. To a greater or lesser degree, much the same can be said of every other chapter where he has strayed outside his comfort zone. He even manages to make creepy flower studies. I like David Bellamy's landscapes, including the sombre and creepy ones, and with the aid of this and other of his books that I possess, I might well one day succeed least partially in emulating them; but I shall staple together the pages on figures, portraits, flowers and whatnot to ensure that I never even have to look at them accidentally. There are plenty of other Bellamy books devoted entirely to landscape, and you will learn just as much from them as you will from this one, so my advice would be to buy them instead; and if you want to venture into watercolour portraits and flower studies - the former being perhaps the most difficult genre in this medium, as Bellamy amply demonstrates here - buy books devoted to these special subjects, authored by artists whose speciality and life's work they are.

@KrisDeBruineStudio

4 ай бұрын

Thanks again for your insightful critique.