This informative book - by an artist who began to paint after he retired - focuses on the tips and techniques not found in many "how-to" watercolor books. Beginners will learn all the basics of watercolor painting but also practical tips such how to set up a work space and select art supplies without spending a lot of money. While many watercolor guides focus on specific topics such as landscape painting, this "How-To" is unusual in its focus on important art lessons - color theory and perspective, among them - as well as unconventional techniques such as creating textures with salt and...