This practical and inspirational guide, in a handy sketchbook format, is aimed at the practised beginner and shows how to achieve successful watercolours in just 30 minutes - ideal for the busy amateur artist who doesn't have too much time to paint. Many people think they don't have enough time to paint, but in this attractive guide Fiona Peart encourages quick and simple learning. By working with just a few materials and focusing on just the key techniques it is possible to achieve successful paintings in no more than half an hour. And for those artists who already have a little painting experience, learning to work more quickly enables them to free up their style and paint more spontaneously. All the main topics are covered, from choosing the right equipment, learning about brush strokes and the key techniques to using colour, emphasizing tone, direct painting and deciding on a subject. There are practical projects and step-by-step demonstrations as well as helpful tips and checklists. Subjects covered include still life, boats, water, flowers, landscapes, people, animals and buildings. Sales and Marketing highlights * One of the first two titles in a brand-new series for the beginner painter in a handy and distinctive sketchbook format.

* Shows how to achieve successful watercolours in only 30 minutes. * Full of quick tips, checklists and easy-to-follow projects, exercises and step-by-step demonstrations. * Excellent value for money. * Written by an exciting new author and superbly illustrated with her attractive and inspirational paintings.