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Johnson, Cathy Ann was born on October 2, 1942 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Charles Alma and Ruth Afton (Kelly) Hattey.
(Water-soluble colored pencils are portable, versatile and...)
Water-soluble colored pencils are portable, versatile and much more forgiving than traditional watercolors, yet many artists have only just begun to tap into this medium's creative potential. This book explores the amazing possibilities of watercolor pencils, providing artists with basic instruction for taking full advantage of them in their artwork. Beginning with an overview of necessary materials and basic techniques, artists will learn from simple mini demos how to mix colors, create washes, layer colors and more. Artists will then see how these painting techniques are employed to capture a variety of popular subjects, including landscapes, flowers, animals, water, people, skies, trees, bridges and buildings. The last chapter of the book demonstrates how to mix watercolor pencils with other mediums to create all kinds of new and interesting effects.
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(From rear cover notes: "...A mirror-surfaced, rustic pond...)
From rear cover notes: "...A mirror-surfaced, rustic pond in northern Missouri attracted Cathy Johnson - as it did timid white-tailed deer, plump racoons, and iridescent blue dragonflies - during the dusty drought of one hot Midwest summer. Scraping together savings and courage, she and her husband, Harris, bought the pond and eighteen acres that contained six distinct habitats for wildlife and flora, including a glacial creek, a velvety meadow, and a deep, quiet old-growth woods. In this lushly told account, Cathy Johnson introduces us to the creatures and indigenous growth of the Ozark foothills; then to her decision to raise a cabin where she could retreat to observe and savor this glorious country. Designing a dwelling that worked with the landscape, not against it, Cathy was able to erect an airy sunlit little Walden - and her triumph is an inspiration to all who see both adventure and beauty in our natural landscape. Filled with fascinating geology and natural history, and intriguing anecdotes about the land and our place in it, A Naturalist's Cabin fills our heads with visions, hopes, and dreams...."
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(A sketching and drawing manual which offers advice on whe...)
A sketching and drawing manual which offers advice on when, what and where to sketch, useful tips for blending, shading, perspectives and other techniques, and exercises to help practice what has been taught.
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Make your first steps in watercolor fun and rewarding! Watercolor's vivid colors and fresh, direct brush strokes make it the most exciting way to paint. "But," you think, "Learning to paint must be hard and frustrating." Not with Cathy Johnson as your teacher! Here, she makes learning to paint in watercolor funeven easy! With Painting Watercolors, you'll learn to paint by picking up a brush and paintingnot by reading about a bunch of confusing theories. Cathy tells you everything you need to beginincluding: • Which tools and materials you should buy to get off to a good, affordable start • When, what, even where to paint • Explanations of watercolor terms (such as "washes" and "puddles") • Easy and useful painting trickssuch as glazing and drybrush. Exercises help you loosen up and learn the ins and outs of putting paint on paper. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to paint water, believable skies, a variety of trees in different seasons and other popular elements. Plus, a dozen demonstrations show you how paintings come together, from initial sketch to final brushstrokes. With Cathy's help, you can start painting right away!
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This new book in the bestselling No Experience Required series includes 6 step-by-step demonstrations and 10 exercises to show you how to depict a variety of animals in a full range of mediums. Perfect for beginners, the exercises in this easy-to-follow guide are designed to yield immediate improvement in your work. You'll learn to use the most popular mediums including watercolor, pen and ink, pencil, and colored pencil to create a range of appealing animal subjects including cats, dogs, wild birds, horses and farm animals.
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Johnson, Cathy Ann was born on October 2, 1942 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Charles Alma and Ruth Afton (Kelly) Hattey.
Student, Kansas City The Art Institute of Chicago, Kansas City, Missoury, 1962-1963.
Artist, Hallmark Cards, Kansas City, Missoury, 1962-1963; art director, WDAF-television, Kansas City, 1963-1964; art director, Moore Advertising, Kansas City, 1964-1969; owner, writer, Grassroots Advertising, Excelsior Springs, 1969-1975; freelance writer, artist, Excelsior Springs, since 1975. Contributing editor The Artists Magazine, Cincinnati, since 1986.
(A sketching and drawing manual which offers advice on whe...)
( This new book in the bestselling No Experience Required...)
(Water-soluble colored pencils are portable, versatile and...)
( Make your first steps in watercolor fun and rewarding! ...)
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Board of directors Excelsior Springs Parks & Recreation Board, since 1987, president 1990-1992. Board directors Main Action Group, 1991. Secretary Excelsior Springs Arts Council, since 1986.
Member Audubon Society, Wilderness Society, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Nature Conservancy, Conservation Confederation of Missouri.
Married Harris Albert Johnson, July 31, 1963 (deceased April 11, 1997). Married Joseph B. Ruckman, September 22, 2007.