Ettore Maiotti Book order (chronological)

Covering still and rough water, night reflections, rivers, lakes and sea, this is a guide to painting water in watercolours, with stage-by-stage illustrations of the different techniques, materials, colours and touches needed. Starting with the finished picture, the author helps readers to capture the feeling of the subject and its atmosphere, according to the light, season and weather.

Examines works by Turner, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Delacroix, and Klee, discusses papers, watercolors, and brushes, and shows how to create portraits, nudes, animal portraits, and landscapes.

Novice and practiced artists alike will find inspiration and enjoyment in this effective art manual, which combines clear, easy-to-follow exercises with striking examples from the Old Masters. Choice of materials, perspective, and the use of light and dark are discussed in this self-teaching guide, which covers aspects of drawing from the fundamental to the complex. 150 full-color and black-and-white illustrations.

Ettore Maiotti teaches the aspiring artist to use pastels, charcoal, and sanguine with full-color demonstrations and lucid, easy-to-understand instructions.