Watercolour Painting Techniques Sourcebook

This is step-by-step guide to successful watercolour painting, with advice on everything the budding artist needs to know. It shows how to create washes which convey mood and atmosphere; how to paint round complicated shapes; mastering wet-on-dry techniques; building up colours in layers; tricks for painting wet-in-wet; using sponges, old toothbrushes and different strokes for creating stunning effects. Over 35 techniques are shown in step-by-step illustrations, and each technique is shown with two variations on the same page, demonstrating a range of alternative applications.