The Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques for Landscape (Encyclopedia of Art Series)

Rating:
Summary: Good for the beginner, less useful for the experienced
Review: I have this book but don't find that it is really an encyclopedia (where you'd go to look up a technique, for example.) The salt, sponge, lifting techniques are nicely documented, so this book would be good for a beginner who doesn't have these tricks up his or her sleeve yet. The section on skies is useful as well.

In summary, if you are a beginning landscape watercolorist, you might really like this book. If you are a past master, pass this one by.

Rating:
Summary: Okay but not all that helpful
Review: I love this instructional book for just that reason. It shows me just how to accomplish the varied techniques used to create my landscape painting. I enjoy the vibrancy with which Ms. Soan paints. This book would be a good choice for the beginning watercolor artist.

Rating:
Summary: This book if fun and informative.
Review: I love this instructional book for just that reason. It shows me just how to accomplish the varied techniques used to create my landscape painting. I enjoy the vibrancy with which Ms. Soan paints. This book would be a good choice for the beginning watercolor artist.

Rating:
Summary: Okay but not all that helpful
Review: I was disappointed in this book. There seemed to be a lot of emphasis on various "tricks" like masking fluid and salt crystals. There didn't seem to be many new or fresh ideas to inspire me.