Starting from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practicing color mixes, this book proceeds to tackle every conceivable watercolor technique--from applying a flat wash to experimenting with texture. Techniques and inspiration are then combined in a wide-ranging section on subject matter--from landscapes to botanical illustration, urban scenes, portraiture, and abstraction--which examines the practical considerations of each topic and showcases numerous different approaches to try, with tutorials on achieving particular effects.