Colours of Nature is the perfect companion for anyone who is puzzled by the seemingly unpredictable behaviour of the paints on their palette as well as those who would like their watercolour paintings to look fresher & livelier. The author has tested more than 150 artists watercolour paints from six manufacturers & the results of this exhaustive testing are not only included here but also analysed with the best colours recommended in a palette section. Throughout this beautifully illustrated book Sandrine Maugy guides the reader through a world of colours & exquisite flowers & fruit explaining simple concepts & more advanced colour-mixing theory while exploring the serendipity & beauty of wet-in-wet watercolour painting. Her Harmonic Shadows theory creates a link between tone & colour making both work in harmony for better form & purer colours.