A good book on techniques, composition, and color. The use of bristle slanted burshs for washes. There are demonstrations on simplification of photographs for traditional or an idealized design. Great for beginners or seasoned painters…
Drips, runs, splatters of color with lost and found edges describes figures and landscapes published in this book. Problem solving solutions that every painter has encountered at least once. Charles is a master at contour drawing..

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Negative shapes are difficult for the beginner. This book includes exercises for painting and understanding the negative shapes for every painting. Using under paintings to start the process of finding a composition expands the creative mind.

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The Watercolorist’s Answer Book
From the basics to tips, techniques and painting demonstrations from several artist. Creating interesting compositions with line, shape and textures from photographs or value sketches.
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Luminous Watercolor – Spring Landscape
Sterling Edwards DVD
Mixing and painting landscape greens in a 4 step process seems to be a challenge to most but Sterling’s instruction is easy to follow. Sterling’s explanation of the reference photo is most helpful for future paintings.