Create your very own masterpieces with this comprehensive guide which features tep-by-step instructions with full-color illustrations to help you capture the world around you in a few simple brushstrokes. Suitable for beginners & for people who want to further their skills, this book contains practical advice about a range of artistic techniques & plenty of helpful tips & information about a vaerity of materials including gouaches, watercolors, pencils & pastels. Whether you want to decorate your home, preserve treasured memories of your family & loved ones, or simply discover your own hidden talents, this book is an informative & easy-to-follow guide to the world of art.