A complete watercolor course designed to guide beginners through essential watercolor techniques, from color theory and composition to washes and layering – all you need to discover the joys of successful watercolor painting.

Set out as a course of ten lessons, each chapter opens by listing the aims of the lesson, then gives general instructions followed by step-by-step examples and practical exercises for the reader to try.

Theory on color, tone and composition, along with specific watercolor techniques, are introduced through simple exercises that serve to boost the beginner’s confidence and provide a thorough grounding in painting with watercolors....