Watercolours Unleashed

Great book, mostly for beginners but there's something for everyone who's been trying to learn techniques for loose, innovative watercolor painting. I don't care for the heavily 3-D techniques such as gluing on seeds, sequins, etc., but there's plenty of less kitschy stuff to hold people's interest. Half the book is basic materials and techniques. If you're a more intermediate to advanced watercolorist, you might feel a bit disappointed.

I recently took a watercolor class and wanted some books to keep me inspired after I was finished. This book has so many creative techniques that even a beginner can use.

I really loved this book! Organized very well. Beautiful, colorful pages displaying her paintings. Great watercolor painting tips & interesting techniques. Very user friendly. I think it is a very good book for a beginner as it doesn't get too involved to overwhelm us newbies. There are 7 different detailed project demos laid out nicely. I found the book inspiring. I can't wait to get started. Downsides: 1. I wish the book were longer. 2. She has a DVD, but you have to by it from SAA online company from the UK, so it won't play on US DVD players, but it said should work on laptops. 3. She uses 300lb?-sadly I have 140, watercolor paper because it does need stretching and it can take on a great deal of water. Happy painting!!!!

For years I have been an avid paper artist and have taken up mixed media as well. Watercolors are a fairly new medium to me but one I have taken to with a passion! I have purchased many watercolor books, some with tracings and some with detailed pictures to copy, but none of them have really suited my personal art style....therefore, when I saw this book it immediately appealed to me. Reading and thumbing through this book for the past few hours, I have discovered that Jane Betteridge is my kind of artist!! She combines texture and depth with bold color and encourages a person to just enjoy painting and doing what you love. To me, watercolors need not be structured with detailed strokes and specific definition of each feature of a painting. You can do acrylics or oils if that is the type of art you prefer. Her projects are fabulous and include adding beads, string, leaves, shells....mixed media. I can't wait to finish this review and go to my studio to try out her techniques. Her style may not appeal to everyone, but I just love it!

Love, love....its creative, fun, with showing you methods of watercolour designs/ painting. It even made me create some of my own techniques.....as once you get to creating and painting new techniques it gives you inspiration to try some of your own

Beautiful photos, excellent demos, fun exercises, practical tips!

Love this book and Jane's style of watercolor! Very detailed steps for each project. Highly recommend it.

Wow! I want to see more art books from Jane Betteridge.

Nicely done! Full of fabulous ideas with detailed and clear instructions for successful completion of tasks.

The book has great illustrations