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Watercolour: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner is a practical guide for people starting watercolour painting. It introduces tools, materials and basic techniques, then applies them in 10 step-by-step paintings, with additional feature spreads on effects, trees and skies.
At a glance
- Covers introductory tools, materials and basic watercolour techniques.
- Includes 10 step-by-step paintings and photographs to follow progress.
- Three feature spreads focus on special effects, trees and skies.
- The book describes using a limited colour palette mixed to make colours as needed.
Reference price: £9.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Beginners get both foundational guidance and projects to practise the techniques.
- Its focused spreads on effects, trees and skies offer specific subjects to explore.
- Customer feedback praises the clear tutorials, illustrations and readable writing.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | GMC Publications Ltd |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 Oct. 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 96 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1784943738 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1784943738 |
| Dimensions | 21.44 x 1.02 x 27.46 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- New watercolour painters looking for an introduction paired with guided projects.
- Painters who want focused ideas for special effects, trees and skies.
- Intermediate painters seeking approachable techniques and projects.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for an advanced or specialist watercolour reference rather than beginner-focused instruction.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall and highlights beginner-friendly tutorials, clear step-by-step guidance, ease of reading and illustrations. Those reported strengths fit the book’s stated format of guided paintings and technique features. Ratings are mostly in the highest categories, though aggregate ratings do not show why individual readers rated it as they did.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the clear, structured instructions and beginner-friendly approach.
- Feedback highlights readable writing and helpful illustrations.
Frequently asked questions
Is this book suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes. The listing describes it as designed for beginners and says it introduces tools, materials and basic techniques before guided paintings.
What projects and topics does it cover?
It includes 10 step-by-step paintings, plus feature spreads on special effects, trees and skies.
Does it include pictures to guide the lessons?
The listing says it includes photographs to follow progress and helpful tips throughout.
Is it only for beginners?
The listing says intermediate painters may also find the techniques and projects worthwhile.
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