History & Criticism, Watercolor 

Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. What you'll learn from this book ... • How to use the color wheel and basic color harmonies to achieve pleasing results with watercolor • A variety of approaches for creating interesting compositions • The processes and materials involved in painting with watercolors • Rules that apply to painting still lifes, landscapes, floral compositions, and human figures • A special technique that allows extraordinary color mixing directly on the paper • Tips on achieving unique effects with plastic wrap, salt, and liquid mask - from Amzon