"Packed with essential tips and practical advice, this comprehensive resource contains basic step-by-step instructions that explore a wide range of techniques and styles. Offering art students and hobbyists first-rate guidance from an assemblage of experts, this collection explores how to shop for and select quality materials, including brushes, paints, and surfaces. Projects focus on the fundamental landscapes of watercolor style, including skies, bodies of water, forests, and mountain ranges, with special emphasis placed on capturing the drama and mood of each scene."--Publisher description.