The Big Book of Watercolour - Hazel Soan

The Big Book of Watercolour by Hazel Soan brings together practical instruction on painting people and landscapes in watercolour. This extended compilation edition is published in hardback.

Key details

• Author: Hazel Soan
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 304
• Publisher: Batsford
• Publication date: 15 July 2025
• ISBN: 9781849949644

Synopsis

Designed as a wide-ranging compendium, this volume collates Hazel Soan’s guidance into clear, manageable stages that can be tackled in short bursts. It covers core skills such as brushwork and composition, alongside the principles of colour and light, with step-by-step demonstrations and straightforward exercises throughout.

Along the way, it offers practical tools for building a variety of scenes, from urban streets to woodland forests and rocky coastlines, and includes advice on introducing figures into existing paintings. With its accessible approach and breadth of instruction, it is positioned as a companion for beginners and a reference point for more experienced watercolour painters.

Rackhams Reference : RLVJWLCY93