The Practical Encyclopedia of Watercolour - Softcover

Discover the joys of painting in watercolour with this comprehensive reference book featuring 800 superb photographs. A practical introduction to all aspects of watercolour painting from beginners to intermediates, with full technical instruction and easy-to-follow step-by-step projects. Includes a complete guide to all the artist's materials and equipment you will need, including brushes, paints, mounts and the various types of canvas and paper. Provides expert instruction on different painting techniques, with small-scale practice exercises; mixing paints to create the right palette; strokes, washes, masks and resists; spattering, sponging and sgraffito; as well as fundamental principles such as understanding composition, blending and tone. Features over 26 original fully illustrated projects, specially commissioned from leading professional artists, which allow you to learn and practise the techniques in action , and create works of art of your own. How to master landscapes, still lifes and portraits, with projects graded in complexity to suit watercolourists of all abilities. Packed with expert advice, the book sets out everything you need to know in one accessible volume.