Richly illustrated and informative, this guide brings together theexpertise of four popular authorstocover the basics of watercolor technique in an easy-to-follow format. Twenty detailed step-by-step demonstrations showcase the versatility and beauty of watercolor paints whileteachingthe processes oflaying down initial washes,creating light and shadow, using perspective, and transforming sketches into finished paintings.Special attention is paid to landscapes?one of the most popular subjects for hobbyists?with advice on capturing the fleeting effects ofsun, storm, and mistin paintings ofrural architecture or the sea.