Develop from a serious beginner into a dedicated professional artist.
This book speaks to readers who have a strong desire to become accomplished watercolorists. Even if you've never tried the medium before, if you're committed to learning, you will soon discover how to achieve the luminous effects found in the paintings throughout these pages.

Bring New Life to Your Paintings
In this book, Jean shares with you her secrets for using clean, transparent colors and simple design for outstanding watercolor florals. You’ll discover all the instruction you need to improve your paintings and create bold, bright florals with impact.

If you think the sparkle of crystal is absolutely arresting, but way beyond your skills as an artist...think again! The dazzle of crystal, the glow of glass, colorful shadows, fun reflections, refracted light. In this month's Main Selection, Joyce Faulknor makes these kinds of dramatic effects not just possible, but actually fun to paint--no matter what your skill level!

With simple techniques demonstrated step by step, you'll start creating stunning pieces almost immediately. Good thing, too, because this book is brimming with fascinating subjects you'll by dying to paint: bottles of olive oil, crystal candlesticks, jewel-toned vases, Italian beveled glass, canning jars, copper tea kettles, and more!