Packed full of tips for the aspiring watercolourist, its handy format makes it ideal for quick reference either in the studio or out in the field.Contents include:* essential tips on all the basic watercolour techniques, plus helpful advice on sketching and drawing* guidelines on painting skies, backgrounds, foregrounds, the main subject, trees, details and shadows* clear and straightforward step-by-step instructions for painting a complete landscape in 7 easy stages* tips on painting water in various forms and adding people to a painting