Discover the joys and possibilities of watercolor painting with this easy-to-understand and richly illustrated standard work. It contains detailed descriptions and simple step-by-step projects suitable for both beginners and advanced painters. The book covers all relevant aspects of watercolor painting and provides a comprehensive overview of the necessary tools and materials, such as brushes, paints, easels, as well as various types of canvases and paper. It offers professional guidance and small practical exercises on all important painting techniques, including color mixing, brush strokes, washes, masking, splatter technique, stippling, granulation, sponge technique, sgraffito, as well as fundamental principles like line and wash, shadow and tone, and composition. With over 26 fully illustrated projects of varying difficulty, selected by leading artists.