Del Norte Public Library

On cover: A unique A-Z directory of techniques for watercolor, gouache and acrylic with step-by-step guides to their use.

Includes bibliography and index

Watercolor may look easy, but the professionals agree that it's the most challenging of all painting media. In this book you will have demonstrations on how to paint landscapes, Seascapes, and using watercolors for them.

Teaches the essentials of watercolor painting and gives students the confidence to try increasingly complex techniques.

Make your first steps in watercolor fun and rewarding! Watercolor's vivid colors and fresh, direct brush strokes make it the most exciting way to paint. "But," you think, "Learning to paint must be hard and frustrating." Not with Cathy Johnson With Painting Watercolors Cathy tells you everything you need to begin—including:    • Which tools and materials you should buy to get off to a good, affordable start    • When, what, even where...

With this collection of easy, step-by-step instructions, unlocking your creativity with watercolor has never been easier. Follow along as Anna Koliadych, founder of DearAnnArt, guides you through painting your own watercolor masterpieces in just 15 minutes" -- From Back cover.