"A Quarto book"--T.p. verso.

Includes index.

"Water has always inspired the imagination of painters, but it is a demanding subject. Diverse in its many moods and forms, it tantalizes and challenges artists to capture its elusive qualities."--BOOK JACKET. "This book helps you meet that challenge, demonstrating how to observe water and to translate your observations onto paper. Divided into sections covering Still and Moving Water, it treats every form of water - from shallow puddles to pools, rushing white water to fountains, lakes to seas, swimming pools to rivers. Discover how the complexities of reflections and shadows can be analysed and simplified, and the techniques for rendering them in different media."--BOOK JACKET. "Learn through step-by-step demonstrations how you should approach water scenes, and what you should look for in order to make your paintings truly convincing. Discover how professionals handle the subject in a gallery of paintings covering all aspects of water, providing you with inspiration for your own interpretations."--BOOK JACKET.