Alwyn Crawshaw

Here's a short, easy-to-digest introduction to watercolors. Specifically designed for beginners. And when it says "Beginners", it means BEGINNERS. Covers a bit about basic materials and techniques and a bit about color mixing.

But most of the book is laid out with step-by-step instructions on how to paint specific things -- moving from the simple to more complex. Like fruits, vegetables, skies, trees, animals, etc.

The book is under 100 pages and you can read it in about an hour (mostly show more pictures, light on text). Then you can begin working on the exercises. A nice introduction. show less

Here's a short, easy-to-digest introduction to watercolors. Specifically designed for beginners. And when it says "Beginners", it means BEGINNERS. Covers a bit about basic materials and techniques and a bit about color mixing.

But most of the book is laid out with step-by-step instructions on how to paint specific things -- moving from the simple to more complex. Like fruits, vegetables, skies, trees, animals, etc.

The book is under 100 pages and you can read it in about an hour (mostly show more pictures, light on text). Then you can begin working on the exercises. A nice introduction. show less

"Paint a successful landscape in 30 minutes" says the cover , and the author, himself a successful artist "as seen on TV" demonstrates how it can be done if you have the dedication and talent! He uses a variety of media, oils, acrylic and pencil sketches and advises on how to use photographs to advantage. As useful as any such book can be, which means that ultimately you have to go and try for yourself.

Very simple exercises with colour and brushwork, useful for the beginning painter.