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This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all watercolour enthusiasts, from the beginner who wishes to explore this popular painting medium to the experienced artist looking for inspiration and ideas. Starting with advice on materials, colour and composition, the book goes on to describe basic and more advanced techniques and the wonderful effects they can produce. Fourteen easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstrations show the reader how to paint skies, trees, water, buildings and flowers, and each section is accompanied by a selection of inspirational paintings by the seven featured artists, in a rich variety of styles. Originally published as 'Working with Watercolour', this book uses material from the 'Leisure Arts' series.

A bumper collection of 50 beautiful watercolour landscapes to paint – with no drawing required! From coastal scenes to mountains, simply trace off the outlines and follow the simple instructions to create your own works of art, from seven master artists – Arnold Lowrey, Dermot Cavanagh, Terry Harrison, Tony Cowlishaw, Charles Evans, Keith Fenwick and Richard Bolton. The opening chapter of the book covers key watercolour techniques and explains the tools and materials the reader will need for the journey ahead. Each of the painting projects shows the finished landscape alongside the colours used, key working details to note, and is accompanied by the artist's tips. Full-size outlines of every project are included at the end of the book, which can be traced or transferred using tracedown paper: full instructions are included.The Watercolour Landscapes Sourcebook provides a wealth of inspiration to the painter who struggles to decide upon their subject matter, and equips the artist with everything they need to know about what they're about to paint, from colour palette to useful techniques.This wonderful compilation contains works from seven titles from the best-selling Ready to Paint and Tips & Techniques series.