Watercolor Workbook

The book is great for new painters. It gives great descriptions of the techniques needed as well as all the necessary supplies in order to fully complete assignments.

I have always wanted to be able to use watercolors. I have tried using other beginner books, but was never successful because they didn't begin with the very basics and lead gradually up from there. Instead, they covered the very basics and then jumped up to a higher level, skipping things. My attempts at the projects were very disappointing and I didn't feel like I was learning anything I could then take away and apply on my own. This book is different. Anne Elsworth says she has learned "how common this disappointmenting experience is ... and how to avoid it." "Steady progress, with the satisfaction of achievement at every stage" is what she promises. And what she delivers. I was delighted with my achievements. Even better, after each project I found that I could then do similar projects on my own, to practice the lesson or simply because I wanted to paint something. I wasn't just copying. Before I had finished the book I was able to make satisfactory landscapes and watercolor sketches of our travels in our sailing log. Now that I am well launched, I can learn from trips to the art museum and from other books, some of the more sophisticated ones. The whole world looks different to me, more colorful. I look forward to years of happy painting. If you are a very beginner, or have been disappointed by your early efforts, you need this book. It works!

I wanted to learn to paint watercolors...I knew nothing....It was great....You know its a good book when you complete all lessons cover to cover.

I use this a lot. I like the artist's original work, the clear format, and the description of the work of a few famous watercolorists. I refer to this book often, and enjoy just looking through it too. A very good book.