Learn to Paint in Watercolour Step by Step

Learn how to paint relaxing landscapes, exciting seascapes and portraits with personality. Whatever you want to paint, William Newton can show you how. Starting from first principles, this thorough guide demonstrates the breadth and depth of William's watercolour painting expertise. In addition to beautiful detailed projects covering architecture, still life and other classic scenes, this book contains sections on colour and tone, the materials you will need, key watercolour painting techniques as well as vital information on perspective and drawing; all explained and illustrated for ease of use. This book was previously published as William Newton's Complete Guide to Watercolour Painting and is now made available in paperback.

Book Contents

Introduction6
Painting basics8
Materials10
Colour18
Tone28
Techniques38
Choosing your subject44
Drawing56
Step-by-step projects66
Farm Track68
Barges on the Mud78
Village Street88
Magdalen College98
Cannon108
John118
Index128