\u003cp\u003eGive your paintings more life--with light!\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven 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:\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003emixing and using color\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecreating form and representing space\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esaving and regaining the white of your paper\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebuilding realistic textures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eusing photographs to inspire and develop your painting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003elayering with transparent watercolor to portray light\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e Create paintings that dazzle. It's easier than you think!\u003c/p\u003e