Description

Watercolour the Natural World is a comprehensive guide to painting nature. It also shows how art can promote understanding of our environment and the animals and plants that inhabit it.

This guide is suitable for all abilities, whether entirely new to watercolor painting or an experienced professional. Drawing methods are taught to help the reader conceive the fundamentals of form. It then explores color theory and the best watercolor combinations to capture the brilliance of nature, from green leaves and the patterns of animal coats to the bright plumes of exotic birds. Key foundation techniques are fully explained, as well as specific techniques, such as using a dry brush to create the impression of fur.

Subjects include mountains, frozen habitats, temperate regions, tropics and subtropics, aquatic habitats, grasslands, and islands.