Beautiful in their simplicity, watercolors require only a basic palette of paints, a few brushes, and nice thick paper. The medium is also beautiful in its depths and complexities, and here Emma Block focuses on techniques, materials, and lessons to help you explore new techniques, build confidence, and discover your own style of painting. Block provides instructions on how to paint everything from people, plants, and animals, as well as patterns and washes perfect for stationery and housewares.