Painting Water in Watercolour

Renowned watercolor artist, Terry Harrison, shares his expert advice and no-nonsense tips and techniques for producing effective, lively studies of water in this book for beginner artists that allocates just 30 minutes to a painting. The guide presents quick exercises for painting water in all its moods and variations, including ripples, reflections, puddles, streams, breaking waves, choppy water, surf, riverbeds, and much more. There are then 10 step-by-step demonstrations that can be produced in half an hour: a misty lake, a track with puddles, a ford, a waterfall, a lazy river, a stormy sea, cliffs, fishing from a boat, a sunset estuary, and a fishing boat. Encouraging spontaneity and liveliness, this brisk approach demystifies the painting process and quickly builds skills and confidence in amateur artists.

Terry Harrison is a painter and the author of numerous bestselling technique books, including Painting Watercolour Landscapes the Easy Way, Painting Watercolour Trees the Easy Way, Terry Harrison’s Complete Guide to Watercolour Landscapes, Terry Harrison’s Watercolour Flowers, Terry Harrison’s Watercolour Trees, Terry’s Top Tips for Watercolour Artists, and several books in the Ready to Paint series.

Essential painting skills conveyed through quick, lively studies
Expert art tuition from a renowned artist ,for beginners, the busy artist, or those wanting to loosen up their painting style
Numerous quick exercises and 11 step by step demonstrations in a handy, affordable pocket-sized format