All the excitement and magic of watercolor emerge as a professional artist reveals his ways of working and his sources of inspiration. Observe him creating light effects, unusual juxtapositions of color, and more. There's no better way to appreciate watercolor's luminosity, sparkle, vibrancy, and sensuousness. "Here, the reader looks over the shoulder of the master...and sees how he thinks....Yardley considers ideas, tries them out, and rejects or modifies them in a personal narrative of his painting style....an inspiring, readable volume..."--"Library Journal.