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In this beautifully produced book, artist and teacher David Webb shares his expertise to provide comprehensive guidance for anyone painting in watercolour, from beginners up. How-to techniques are at the heart of the book and feature detailed explanations and demonstrations that will get you progressing fast, with a real understanding of the medium. Included in this section are ‘Help!’ panels that focus on what can go wrong: the typical mistakes made and how you can avoid them. Readers will also discover the widest possible range of watercolour techniques thanks to our team of internationally recognised guest artists, who will be revealing some of their painting secrets in a series of ‘life lessons’ – how they appear to get the paint to really glow and their paintings to spring into life. Previously published as Complete Guide to Watercolour (9781782215738).

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From beginners up this book, one of an excellent series, provides all the techniques and essential skills you need to begin to understand watercolour and paint your first paintings. There is no doubt that watercolour takes skill and understanding and that how it works is key to being able to use it. Understand the medium, learn how to mix, apply and more. This great watercolour primer will help you achieve success. Washes, resists, colour charts, design and perspective, texture, step-by-step demonstrations and fabulous finished art. * Customer Review * David Webb's recently republished Complete Guide to Watercolour is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in painting with watercolour, from beginners to more experienced artists. Watercolour techniques are clearly explained, with 'Help!' panels to focus on areas where special care is needed or where problems can often arise. Clear step-by-step demonstrations will help you to progress your skills with the medium, and tips and techniques from a team of internationally recognised guest artists will reveal their secrets. This is a must for all watercolourists. * Leisure Painter, June 2023 *

From beginners up this book, one of an excellent series, provides all the techniques and essential skills you need to begin to understand watercolour and paint your first paintings. There is no doubt that watercolour takes skill and understanding and that how it works is key to being able to use it. Understand the medium, learn how to mix, apply and more. This great watercolour primer will help you achieve success. Washes, resists, colour charts, design and perspective, texture, step-by-step demonstrations and fabulous finished art. * Customer Review *

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David Webb specialized in extremely detailed natural history illustrations for many years. He then changed to pure watercolour and took to the much looser, freer style shown in this book. He now runs painting holidays and workshops, and demonstrates around the UK, and his work is displayed in a number of galleries.

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