Watercolours

Watercolours is the first title in a new and exciting series of practical painting books, demonstrating an entirely fresh approach to learning that enables the reader and student to get started immediately, no matter what their level of experience. Containing clear and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, the text is written by internationally acclaimed artist and teacher, Ron Ranson. Ron's entertaining and enthusiastic style brings a different approach to the subject, maintaining that no special talent is required to paint good and satisfying pictures. All that is needed is patience, perseverance and practice. Comprehensive in content, the book covers everything the student will want to know. There are chapters on materials, techniques, tonal values, composition, colour, sky, water, trees, buildings, towns and streets, people and flower painting. In addition to the step-by-step instructions, each chapter includes a special Do's and Don'ts feature and a practical section which allows the student to develop a continuous pattern of practice and learning. This book will appeal to young and old, to the budding artist, and perhaps, most of all, to anyone who is simply interested and curious, who has always wanted to paint pictures, but never dared. Ron Ranson will help them to take the plunge into a fascinating new world, giving all the encouragement and confidence they will need. Contains over 200 full colour artworks specially created by Ron Ranson for the book.