Books

My Watercolor Book List.

Most of these Watercolor Books are in my personal collection.  It's very rare for me to buy a new book, second hand books from Amazon.com, who will give you a complete description of it's condition ,is the way to go.
The comments relating to the content of the books are strictly my own opinion.

BASIC WATERCOLOR BOOKS.

The Watercolor Book by David Dewey,it has concise instructions simple exercises and wise advice.

The author see's the whole picture and explains it very well for the novice.
It looks like Dewey has painted the student lessons and technical examples himself.  Just as I do in this web site.

Equal emphasis to materials, theory, techniques, design, simple practice is all here for you.  Author mentions and explains a wealth of techniques that other books rarely explain, example. Pen and Ink Washes, Sketch Book , Monochrome Painting, Color Chords and so much more.

Great Book.

Watercolor for the Serious Beginner by Mary Whyte .
The author avoids an encyclopedic approach.
Adopts a conversational approach which is refreshing.  But from there it goes down hill fast, many pages seem to be somewhat casual and very elementary.

There were several places where I felt that specific information was incorrect or misleading.
The main theme of the book is patience, practice and serious effort.  Which is a very worth while project, but overall this book is not to be placed in my top 50.