Give your paintings more life—with light!

The best watercolor paintings have a certain radiance, a richness of light, color and detail. You can bring these same effects to your own work with the help of award-winning painter Linda Stevens Moyer. With this book, you'll discover a layering formula for creating stunning watercolors that explode with light.

Even if you've struggled previously with layering colors, you can achieve the results you want through these easy-to-follow instructions. Moyer takes you step by step through the entire process, beginning with the most basic aspects of watercolor, including:

mixing and using color

creating form and representing space

saving and regaining the white of your paper

building realistic textures

using photographs to inspire and develop your painting

layering with transparent watercolor to portray light

Create paintings that dazzle. It's easier than you think!