Learn to paint watercolor animals and birdsin just 30 minutes!using over 30 stepbystep exercises complete with helpful tracings.Includes smallscale projects for 6 x 4 watercolor pads, plus 3 fullsize paintings!Are you short on time but want to learn how to paint animals in watercolor? This beginners watercolor painting book offers exercises ideal for a 6 x 4 watercolor pad, plus 3 fullsize projectsall of which can be completed in just 30 minutes. Inside, youll find stepbystep guidance on: Basic watercolor techniques Painting key features to capture animal personality Painting textures and markings like lifelike feathers and fur Painting animal portraits from photographs and life Painting animals in landscapes, including fields, woodlands, and more 3 fullsize painting projects: King Charles Spaniel; Snow Leopard; Hummingbird Tracings for each watercolor paintingno drawing necessary!Among the bird and animal species Matthew Palmer includes in this title are: parrot, cat, dog and puppy, sheep and lamb, zebra, stag, cow, swan, flamingo, elephant, penguin, robin, giraffe, snow leopard, ram, rabbit, meerkat, monkey, rooster and tiger.Each project is designed to cover a certain watercolor technique, making this the perfect crash course for beginners or artists looking to develop their skills.