Whether you're a total beginner or have been painting for years, this indispensable guide cuts through the jargon and provides clear, practical advice to help develop your skills. Techniques and ideas are described and explained, inspiring you to make your own great paintings. Addressing the fundamentals of painting with watercolour, oil and acrylic, the book encourages you to explore the limitless possibilities painting has to offer. Includes more than 40 examples of great paintings by masters and contemporary artists and simple diagrams and practical activities help you practice each technique.