This beautiful art book inspires readers to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original paintings. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they learn techniques including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and blending.

Includes index.

Get into painting -- Materials and colors -- What can you do with one color? -- Wet-on-wet watercolors -- Close-up view -- Take a break from reality -- Surface textures -- No-brush painting -- How many points make a painting? -- Painting en plein air -- Create art with lines and shapes -- The painted selfie -- Graffiti art -- Learning more.