Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. ¥ Discover dozens of beautiful, inspiring watercolor paintings ¥ Find out what materials and colors you'll need to get started painting right away ¥ Choose your favorite subjects--from flowers, still lifes, and landscapes to animals, children, and more ¥ Create wonderfully translucent atmospheric works of art ¥ Learn the secrets for using color to convey a range of emotions ¥ Master the techniques for adding texture and creating special effects