{"product_id":"mastering-watercolours-shankar-kashyap-9798317462543","title":"Mastering Watercolours: A Comprehensive guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMastering Watercolours: A Comprehensive Guide\u003c\/b\u003e is a friendly, accessible introduction to the art of watercolor painting-perfect for beginners, hobbyists, children, and those enjoying a creative retirement. Authored by a self-taught artist whose vibrant work has been widely appreciated on Facebook, this book combines hands-on techniques with personal insight and encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to improve your skills, this guide walks you through the essentials-from choosing the right materials and mastering brush control to creating beautiful landscapes, still life compositions, and expressive washes. Each section is illustrated with real examples from the author's own artistic journey, showing that with patience and practice, anyone can paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a brief, engaging section on the history of watercolor painting-perfect for history buffs curious about the roots of this expressive medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a warm, encouraging tone and easy-to-follow lessons, \u003ci\u003eMastering Watercolours\u003c\/i\u003e is both a practical guide and an inspiring companion for anyone ready to explore the joy of painting with watercolours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author is a retired orthopaedic surgeon and a self-taught watercolor artist with a lifelong passion for creativity and learning. After a distinguished medical career, they embraced painting as a fulfilling hobby, sharing their artwork with an enthusiastic audience on Facebook. In addition to this guide, the author has published several books on the Harappan civilisation, a gripping thriller, and multiple volumes of poetry. This diverse creative background informs a unique, thoughtful approach to teaching-encouraging readers of all ages to explore the joy of watercolor painting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shankar Kashyap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798317462543\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d","brand":"Shankar Kashyap","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066491941119,"sku":"9798317462543","price":19.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7f32b5ed-db1f-47f1-a446-5337fc9f5e38.jpg?v=1768678781","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mastering-watercolours-shankar-kashyap-9798317462543","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}