Watercolor Success!: 52 Essential Lessons for Creating Great Paintings

Watercolor Success! is the one resource artists need to learn the nuts and bolts of classic watercolour painting. Instead of using tricks or shortcuts, expert Chuck Long provides a solid foundation for artists to build on as they improve their work. Step-by-step instructions teach colour, brush strokes, shadowing of and composition; Mini-demonstrations make techniques accessible to artists at any level; 7 advanced projects allow readers to develop and hone skills; In addition, over 200 colour illustrations show basic principles in Long's unique style, with a variety of his popular Heartland subjects, including mountains, wooded settings, foliage of and scenic buildings.