This book contains a year's worth tips and ideas on learning how to use watercolors and improving your drawing techniques. It discusses issues such as the materials needed for watercolors, the properties of color, different color combinations, and the different wet and dry techniques. Featuring many examples and illustrations, as well as clear and informative texts, this volume is an essential tool for anyone who enjoys painting with watercolors. It also contains a chapter on gouache and another on the most common objects of inspiration, including portraits, landscapes, animals, and flowers.