Watercolor provides unlimited opportunities for discovery, provided you first establish a solid foundation. Mastering the Watercolor Wash enables you to create paintings filled with originality, beauty and passion. Packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstrations, insightful tips and invaluable advice, this book covers everything from composition and format to creating interest and confining washes. You'll learn how to develop unique textures and special effects using salt, a palette knife, masking fluid, sponges, dry brushes, spattering and lifting techniques. Here's all the information you need to master your artistic style, enrich the beauty of your watercolors and nourish your creative spirit! Book jacket.