Genre
Services Offered
Watercolor ~ Workshops/Demonstrations/Classes
Most Recent Book Title
Watercolor Value to Color Parallel
Book Description
See The Value and Match The Color
Painting with values creates 3-dimensional objects and the sense of distance on a flat piece of paper.
Working with color: Match value by using Color Intensity or Tone. Add depth by using Color Temperature and Values.
Work with a Color Scheme: Monochromatic Scheme, Analogous Color Scheme, Analogous with Compliment, Complement Color Scheme, Split Complement Color Scheme, Triadic Color Scheme.
This book was written for the Beginner and Intermediate painter.
Painting with values creates 3-dimensional objects and the sense of distance on a flat piece of paper.
Working with color: Match value by using Color Intensity or Tone. Add depth by using Color Temperature and Values.
Work with a Color Scheme: Monochromatic Scheme, Analogous Color Scheme, Analogous with Compliment, Complement Color Scheme, Split Complement Color Scheme, Triadic Color Scheme.
This book was written for the Beginner and Intermediate painter.
Additional Book Titles
Watercolor ~ Meet The Brushes
How to care for and use a watercolor brush. There are five main brushes: Round, Flat, Rigger, Fan, and Mop. Each brush is made to perform a specific stroke. You can paint along with a step-by-step demonstration using all five brushes.
How to care for and use a watercolor brush. There are five main brushes: Round, Flat, Rigger, Fan, and Mop. Each brush is made to perform a specific stroke. You can paint along with a step-by-step demonstration using all five brushes.
Website #1
Amazon Page
Location (city/state/country)
Canyon Lake, California USA
Author bio
Barbara A. Parish
Watercolor Artist/Teacher/Author
WAOW ~ Women Artists of the West, Signature, Emeritus Member
SOCALPAPA ~ Southern California Plein Air Painters Association
CWC ~ California Writers Club ~ High Desert Branch Author
NFAA ~ Nonfiction Authors Association
Barbara added the word Author to her title, Artist/Teacher/Author, and she wrote watercolor instruction books for her students and the painters who wanted to step forward with watercolor techniques. Listed on Amazon.com:
Watercolor ~ Meet The Brushes
Create the Stroke and Control the Flow
Watercolor ~ Value to Color Parallel
SEE the Value and Match the Color
Soon to be published: Watercolor ~ Artistic Perspective
Barbara's commitment to her craft is evident in her annual participation in a watercolor workshop taught by a colleague. This dedication to learning and staying updated with new techniques is what keeps her at the forefront of the watercolor painting scene.
Barbara’s experience with painting and teaching watercolor techniques has grown over the last two decades, keeping a solid connection to learning and teaching the watercolor painting process.
Check Website for “What’s Happening” New Paintings, Workshop Dates, Classes, and Watercolor Instruction Books amazon.com/author/barbara-a-parish
www.barbaraaparish.com / barbaraparish@verizopn.net
Watercolor Artist/Teacher/Author
WAOW ~ Women Artists of the West, Signature, Emeritus Member
SOCALPAPA ~ Southern California Plein Air Painters Association
CWC ~ California Writers Club ~ High Desert Branch Author
NFAA ~ Nonfiction Authors Association
Barbara added the word Author to her title, Artist/Teacher/Author, and she wrote watercolor instruction books for her students and the painters who wanted to step forward with watercolor techniques. Listed on Amazon.com:
Watercolor ~ Meet The Brushes
Create the Stroke and Control the Flow
Watercolor ~ Value to Color Parallel
SEE the Value and Match the Color
Soon to be published: Watercolor ~ Artistic Perspective
Barbara's commitment to her craft is evident in her annual participation in a watercolor workshop taught by a colleague. This dedication to learning and staying updated with new techniques is what keeps her at the forefront of the watercolor painting scene.
Barbara’s experience with painting and teaching watercolor techniques has grown over the last two decades, keeping a solid connection to learning and teaching the watercolor painting process.
Check Website for “What’s Happening” New Paintings, Workshop Dates, Classes, and Watercolor Instruction Books amazon.com/author/barbara-a-parish
www.barbaraaparish.com / barbaraparish@verizopn.net
Professional Speaker Topics
Watercolor The Fluid Medium
Working With Negative Painting
Why Use a Color Scheme
En Plein Air ~ The How and Why
Working With Negative Painting
Why Use a Color Scheme
En Plein Air ~ The How and Why
Favorite Quote or Personal Motto
I teach watercolor techniques and the courage to paint.









