A practical course in watercolour painting designed to encourage beginners to experiment with the medium. The book is divided into 20 single lessons illustrated with both professional and student work and is presented in a day-by-day format that gives instruction in mastering all the basic techniques. The author who has been teaching watercolour for the past 15 years gives insights in composing with colour and shape, high and low key painting, backlighting, unusual textures, and diverse wet-in-wet processes.