140 Top Tips!

Watercolor artist Terry Harrison shares a wealth of proven techniques and handy tidbits he's accumulated over years of painting and teaching. An informative, yet easy read, this book covers virtually every aspect of painting with watercolor, from what to buy to how to paint grasses, trees, flowers, mountains, beaches, winter scenes and more. Learn expert tips for putting the sparkle in your waves, the texture in your cliffs, and the mood in your landscapes. Terry will show you how a coin and a paper towel can shed light on your sunsets, steer you clear of common mistakes (like painting tree trunks brown), and share some clever tricks for painting sea spray, rainy skies, and picket fences.

This book is a great step-up for beginning watercolorists--and even intermediate artists will find plenty of food for thought here. It's a handy little size for slipping into your handbag or painting kit, and dipping into as the inspiration strikes--which will be more and more often as you begin reaping the rewards of these tried-and-true tips.