Simply Painting Watercolours: Teaches Anyone to Paint Watercolours

I have been trying to teach myself how to watercolor for over a year. I used many books to aid in this but have had no luck. That is until I came across Simply Painting. It’s definitely a book for the beginner, but it gives so many smart instructions and tips. I finally feel that I may be able to attempt painting in a watercolor sketchbook. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is having trouble with beginning landscapes. Again, this is for the most beginning level of learning. Not for intermediate or better. Perfect for those who wish to know the very basics of painting watercolor landscapes.

Frank Clarke is the best teacher of watercolor painting. He got me started.

Frank Clarke is a wonderful artist, and also a wonderful teacher. I found this book to be geared towards the ultra beginner watercolor artist. Even though it is simple, "hence the name" Frank doesn't dumb the things down, it is actually inspiring to have everything so clearly explained. Like Frank says, anyone can learn to paint with this system. Even if you can't draw a stick figure, don't be discouraged, this system is awesome. It will get you satisfying results with little learning curve. The paintings he guides us through are not simple looking by any means, if they are simple to create(which they will become), well that's our little secret. Painting doesn't have to be difficult to have great results. I can't recommend any of Frank Clarke's products enough. I have his dvds, books, brushes, and paints. They are all wonderful. I would definately recommend getting the companion dvds with this book, so you can see the man himself explain things, and see the master at work. Keep the courses coming Frank, and thanks for all the great inspiration, motivation, and teachings. Happy painting.

I am an art teacher,and I found that when my students become frustrated with their work, and they run out of ideas for painting, a step-by-step is always a reliable lesson plan. This particular step-by-step book by Frank Clarke is great for everyone who likes to have an outline to go by, but still wants to be creative. Right now my students and I are working on a seascape acrylic painting following Frank Clarke's instructions. We are all really enjoying the way our paintings are coming out.