The Magic of Watercolor

128 pp. An introduction to the medium of watercolor. The author reviews the roots of the English watercolor tradition and takes a practical look at materials, subject choice, how to paint landscape, weather conditions, buildings (with advice on perspective) and different methods and techniques for composing paintings and using color. The author's own paintings, including many stage-by-stage series, complement the text. The book will appeal to watercolor painters of all levels.