Basic Watercolor

Basic Watercolor offers a fresh, inviting approach to this classic and beautiful art medium. This helpful resource begins with a thorough introduction to the essential tools and materials artists need to get started in watercolor, including paintbrushes, watercolor paints, sketchbooks, papers, and supports. Additionally, artists will learn about the fundamentals of watercolor, as well as a variety of painting techniques, including creating washes, mixing colors, creating soft blends, rendering realistic textures, and working wet-into-wet. Talented watercolor artist Deb Watson guides beginning and intermediate artists through a series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects covering a variety of subject matter, including landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and more. With helpful tips and beautiful artwork to inspire, Basic Watercolor is the perfect resource for the watercolor artist looking to hone their style and technique.