A successful watercolor seems to be the product of pure inspiration--effortless,
and with a light touch that produces magical results. However, this complete
on-the-page class teaches every aspect of the watercolorist's art, from the
pigments, paints, palettes, and papers to drawing techniques and color harmony,
in nine beautiful projects. Inspiring photographs go close-up to capture every
line, stroke, and figure emerging from the brush, and numerous examples of
lovely artwork appear throughout to illustrate the points. Learn to do line
drawings, create blocks of color, work with cool and warm tones, paint "en plein
air" (from nature), and interpret trees, skies, sea, and beach. The final
projects feature