Featuring 200 of the best works of young, modern watercolor painters, paired with bite-sized painting tips and art instruction, gives aspiring artists access to information about—and examples of—top work in the medium. Artist and instructor Helen Birch breaks down each painting by techniques, subject matter, and tools, providing art enthusiasts and painters with a one-stop resource and gallery of the best that modern watercolor has to offer. Its small trim size with one painting per spread provides a bold, but user-friendly alternative to traditional, process-heavy painting instruction texts. shines the spotlight on featured paintings, while still giving readers all the insights needed to get started painting in this popular medium.