1 / 7Watercolour This Book: Learn to Watercolour
Watercolour This Book: Learn to Watercolour is a beginner-focused guide with 20 step-by-step painting lessons and a pad of pre-drawn designs to paint over. It covers core watercolour techniques, with QR-linked video tutorials for additional instruction.
At a glance
- Includes 20 step-by-step painting lessons covering subjects from birds and mountains to a whale and the moon.
- The pad has outlines to paint over, so the projects do not require sketching or tracing.
- Covers wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering and blooms, with video tutorials linked through QR codes.
- A tools and materials section helps readers prepare for the projects.
Reference price: £18.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Pre-drawn designs lower the drawing barrier for new painters and let them focus on painting techniques.
- Step-by-step guidance is paired with video tutorials for readers who want both written and visual instruction.
- The varied subjects offer several different project themes within one book.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Walter Foster Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 24 Oct. 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 96 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0760391416 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0760391419 |
| Weight listed | 294 g |
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| Dimensions | 20.32 x 1.52 x 25.4 cm |
What to know before buying
- The book provides instruction and a watercolour paper pad, but the listing does not specify that paints or brushes are included.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- New watercolour painters who want guided projects without having to draw the initial outlines.
- Readers looking for a structured introduction to basic watercolour techniques.
- People who prefer project-based learning with both printed steps and linked videos.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a book focused on advanced techniques or a comprehensive reference beyond the stated beginner lessons.
- Anyone expecting a complete paint-and-brush kit rather than a book with a watercolour pad.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights clear, easy-to-follow instructions, accessible language, pre-drawn images on watercolour paper and appealing photos. The reported beginner-friendly approach fits the book’s step-led projects, while its stated focus is introductory rather than an advanced technical reference. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, but do not establish how the book performs for every reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the instructions as easy to follow and the language as clear.
- Feedback highlights the pre-drawn images on watercolour paper and the illustrations or photos.
Frequently asked questions
Does the book include paper for painting?
The listing describes an included watercolour pad with outlines to paint over. It does not say that paints or brushes are included.
Do the projects require drawing or tracing?
The listed pad has pre-drawn outlines, so the projects are presented as paint-over activities without a need to sketch or trace.
What techniques does the book cover?
The listing names wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering and blooms, alongside step-by-step projects.
Are video lessons included?
The book is described as containing QR codes that link to video tutorials.
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