An Introduction to Watercolour: In Association with the Royal Academy of Arts

Master the fluid and luminous medium of watercolor painting with An Introduction to Watercolour, a highly structural instructional manual written by acclaimed artist Ray Smith in prestigious association with the Royal Academy of Arts. Published by Dorling Kindersley, this practical handbook strips away the steep learning curve of water-based media through rich visual arrays and expert studio advice. The text meticulously outlines every foundational phase of the craft—including choosing the right rag papers, assessing brush synthetic profiles, and mastering color-mixing behaviors. Readers are systematically guided through essential wash techniques, dry-brush details, masking applications, and color lifting to create depth and light. Featuring stunning step-by-step photographic sequences alongside classic masterpiece analyses from the Royal Academy archives, this reference volume serves as an exceptional textbook for fine arts studios, amateur hobbyists, and an essential foundational asset for any library's arts and crafts collection.