A comprehensive resource for all watercolor enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced artists, this practical manual offers advice on materials—from how to shop for them and what quality factors are important to technical issues such as color and composition—before discussing watercolor techniques, such as composition, perspective, and tone. This collection includes some of the top professional voices in watercolor instruction and describes basic techniques along with advanced touches that add wonderful detailing effects. Each easy-to-follow lesson is accompanied by step-by-step demonstrations showing art students how to paint skies, trees, water, buildings, and flowers. For further study, each section is accompanied by a selection of inspirational paintings by the seven featured artists, each drawing on a rich variety of styles.

A comprehensive resource for all watercolor enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced artists, this practical manual offers advice on materials—from how to shop for them and what quality factors are important to technical issues such as color and composition—before discussing watercolor techniques, such as composition, perspective, and tone. This collection includes some of the top professional voices in watercolor instruction and describes basic techniques along with advanced touches that add wonderful detailing effects. Each easy-to-follow lesson is accompanied by step-by-step demonstrations showing art students how to paint skies, trees, water, buildings, and flowers. For further study, each section is accompanied by a selection of inspirational paintings by the seven featured artists, each drawing on a rich variety of styles.