The best ideas are the simplest ones, and this is about as simple and clear as it gets.

Painting-wise, the idea is to work with just three colours and brushes and use them to depict almost any scene you wish. In terms of instruction, the format has equal clarity: each of the nine projects starts by setting out what you'll learn, then how to prepare your materials and lay out the design. Finally, there are detailed instructions for completing the exercise.

Geoff Kersey is a master of explanation and simplification and he has stripped all the unnecessary detail out of the book. Even the technical introduction is dispensed with in two pages, but still tells you all you need to know before you get straight down to the practical side of things, and the demonstrations themselves occupy no more than four pages. There's no room for fuss or fiddling and you'll see results sooner than you could possibly believe.

Woodlands, mountains, waterscapes, skies and even figures are all here, as well as different seasons and lighting conditions. If you're new to watercolour and maybe afraid of getting started, this will dispel the mystique and set you on the right road. If you have more experience, but feel you need a reboot, also look no further. This is really rather special.


Book: Search Press . Paperback . 64 Pages . Colour throughout

Orders over £30 benefit from FREE delivery. Most orders delivered to a UK address will arrive within 5-7 working days, however, we acknowledge that delivery times to some outlying areas may occasionally take a little longer.

 

Need your supplies quickly?
There is an option to select express delivery at the checkout, the cost of which will vary depending on order size. Alternatively, you can contact us on 0800 980 1123 for a postage quote.

See here for information about international postage rates.