Step by step watercolour painting : a complete guide to mastering techniques

Learn as you paint through a series of exquisite step-by-step projects taught by two leading watercolourists. This tutorial begins with a section on getting started with advice on choosing materials and simple brush strokes. It is followed by detailed start-to-finish projects on landscape, still life, figure and portrait painting. Each section focuses on particular skills, such as wet on wet and progressive washes, and is full of insightful advice and problem solving tips. Every step is illustrated, giving you the confidence to tackle even the most ambitious effects. You are also encouraged to develop your own style, whether you are inclined towards traditional landscape composition or a more contemporary approach to colour and form.