Watercolour Painting Step-by-step

A comprehensive guide to watercolor painting that draws on the expertise of seven well-loved artists and includes a wide variety of techniques and styles.

This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all watercolor 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-sep 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.

Jackie Barrass worked in international banking for many years, before deciding to devote more time to her interest in art.
Richard Bolton is a professional watercolour artist who enjoys travelling and painting. He has written a number of successful art books from his visits around the world. He lives and works in New Zealand with his wife.
Ray Campbell Smith is a prolific and versatile professional painter who specializes in watercolour. He was recently voted Artist of the Year by the Society of All Artists.
Frank Halliday has demonstrated at most of the major art shows representing Winsor & Newton. His work is in prestigious collections around the world.
Wendy Tait was born in Derby and attended the Joseph Wright School of Art. Wendy has won various awards for her work.
Bryan A. Thatcher is a professional artist, illustrator and tutor who lives on Watford Heath in Hertfordshire. He studied at the London School of Graphic Arts and specializes in watercolour, particularly in loose, flowing wet-into-wet landscapes, seascapes and harbour scenes.