The fast track to watercolour success is here! If you've ever wanted to learn how to paint animals, this is for you.

Detailed steps and clearly explained techniques will guide beginners through the methods necessary to easily and effectively paint a variety of domestic and wild animals. Matthew expertly demonstrates how to paint realistic eyes, mouths, noses, fur markings and feathers in watercolour, and clearly explains all the techniques needed for the projects, including wet-on-wet, lifting colour, adding shadows and the all-important dry-brush blending.

Full-size, fold-out outline sketches are provided for all projects, allowing you to simply trace the sketches onto watercolour paper and start painting with ease. A clear and comprehensive section on colour mixing is included so you can confidently choose and mix the colours you need.

Three starter projects - a simple bird, a dolphin and a penguin - are the perfect introduction to basic techniques before moving on to six larger projects, each set in a simple scene: a parrot, a cheetah, a panda, giraffes, a sea turtle and a polar bear.

Matthew includes lots of useful tips for beginners and improving artists, filling you with confidence to create your own stunning watercolour animals.

Publisher: Search Press