Beginning Watercolor: Tips and Techniques for Learning to Paint in Watercolor

<div><p><strong>From the first brushstroke to the finishing touch, let the Portfolio series guide you as you begin your artistic journey in watercolor painting.</strong> </p><p><em>Beginning Watercolor</em> teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in watercolor. This helpful resource begins with a basic introduction to the essential tools and materials artists need to get started, including choosing the right paintbrushes, watercolor paints, sketchbooks, and canvas. </p><p>Additionally, artists will learn the fundamentals of watercolor, as well as a variety of painting techniques, including creating washes, mixing colors, creating soft blends, rendering realistic textures, and working wet-into-wet. <em>Beginning Watercolor</em> guides beginners through a series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects covering a variety of watercolor methods and techniques, including helpful tips and advice when painting landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and more. </p><p>With helpful tips and detailed, beautiful artwork to guide and inspire, <em>Beginning Watercolor</em> is the perfect resource for watercolor artists just getting started in this colorful medium.</p></div>