The Paint Pad Artist: Coastal Landscapes by Charles Evans

This easy-to-follow guide contains all the instructions you'll need to paint six stunning coastal scenes - even the outlines are ready printed on watercolour paper. After a summary of the basic painting processes, each project includes not only exercises in colour and composition, but also introduces a variety of techniques that will help you get perfect results when you start painting on your own. Charles is a popular and experienced teacher who'll let you work at your own pace, but always be ready at your shoulder to offer advice and encouragement when you need it. These are simple compositions that allow you to develop your skills gradually, practising clouds, reflections, trees and skies as well as techniques such as scraping out, laying a wash, overpainting and working with different brushes. With the preparatory work done for you, you're freed up to concentrate on the painting process and be sure of a perfect result. When you've completed each demonstration, the book will form a portfolio you can be proud of and refer back to for hints and encouragement at any time.