This practical guide shows how to master the watercolour medium from the first brush stroke to the final painting, with advice on preparation, planning and using the palette. It covers the techniques of painting wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, line and wash and resist methods. Landscapes, still lifes, seascapes and tree and flower studies show brush strokes and colours used. Information is provided on the use of colour, materials and equipment, composition and approaches to drawing.