Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Boats & Harbours in Watercolour

Charles Evans is one of Britain's leading painters, well-known from his long-running TV series and for his art classes, which are run all over the UK. His exuberant and informal personality is reflected in his paintings, which have a lightness and simplicity that many artists aspire to. Charles lives in Morpeth, Northumberland.

• Tracings Introduction 6Basic painting equipment 8Colour 10Skies and water 12A simple scene 14Evening walk 16Overcast sky 18Calm before the storm 20Sunset sky 22Still water with reflections 24Textures and effects 26On the lake 28Ripples 30Shadows 32Trees and foliage 34Simple stonework 36Boats 38Continental fishing boat 40Canal boats 42Sailing in choppy waters 44Shrimping boat 46Moored on the mud 48On the sand 50Gondola 52harbours and Buildings 54At the harbour wall 56Harbour with fishing boats 58Lighthouse 60Village on the water 62Seaside village 64Honfleur 66Exotic harbour 68Waterside details 70Lobster pots 72Lifebelt 74Buoys on the beach 76People and animals 78Gone fishing 80Along the towpath 82Cormorant fishing 84Seagull 86Dogs on the dinghy 88The Roundhouse 90Racing Yachts 92Continental Harbour 94Index 96

Super art book - especially if, like me, you love boats! I loved that there are tracing sheets to use if you don’t fancy drawing the pictures! Easy to follow instructions and pictures. Lots of projects to enjoy (33!) and achieve!