If you have ever had the desire to take up watercolor painting without breaking your bank account, this book is for you Gain experience with less frustration. Experiment and play without worrying about expensive paper. Learn about cost-effective paper, brushes and supplies. Learn about flat washes, graded washes, salted washes, and controlled blooms. Learn how to begin and bring a work to completion. Benefit from practical advice, tips and words of encouragement from a master watercolorist and teacher."