Rivers provide a myriad of painting opportunities and challenges for the artist. Focusing on watercolor--one of the most direct of mediums--this practical book explains how to paint a river and capture its life, light, movement, color, and interest. Rob Dudley shares his methods, techniques, and ideas to make this beautiful book a must-have for all landscape and en plein-air artists. He covers the various moods and characters of rivers, how to to paint water to capture the light and reflections, and how to include such features as boats, wildlife, people, and bridges.