In The Essence of Watercolour Hazel Soan shows how versatile & beguiling the medium of watercolour can be & how to get the most of it. Hazel encourages the readers to explore the properties of watercolour & to be unafraid of strength of colour & brushstroke. She shows through demonstration & projects that tone is king in watercolour and illustrates how to paint light with the use of shade. The Essence of Watercolour is the culmination of many years of Hazel's teaching & demonstrating, in which she offers inspirational insights into the secrets of watercolour painting. About the Author Hazel Soan is a popular & successful artist who divides her time between London & Cape Town, exhibiting her work widely. She has her own gallery in Fulham, London. She is author of seven bestselling books for Harper Collins & has made several successful DVDs. She was one of the art experts in the popular Channel 4 TV series Watercolour Challenge.