The day Sterling Edwards watched an artist paint an entire sky with three deft brushstrokes was the day he committed to trading his oil brushes and photorealistic style in favour of big, bold strokes of watercolour.

In the years since, he has developed not only a wonderfully fresh, luminous painting style, but also an approach that takes the intimidation out of this beautiful but often-mystifying medium.

In this book, he shares both. Initial chapters lay the foundation for successful paintings, from choosing the right brushes to achieving vibrant colours, interesting textures and strong compositions.

Step-by-demonstrations illustrate techniques for painting rocks, skies, trees, foliage, buildings, water and other landscape elements.

An easy to follow, four step painting process makes for easier starts and stronger finishes, complete with rich darks and sparkling highlights.

Eight complete painting projects cover a range of breathtaking scenes and seasons.

Whether you are dipping into the medium for the first time or you are a watercolour devotee on a quest for clearer colour and more personal statements, this DVD will help you make the most of the time you spend with brush in hand.