Use the full-size traceable outlines and the clear step-by-step instructions to create 6 dynamic coastal landscape paintings, and learn the key skills you need to become an accomplished artist. 'This series from Search Press is simply brilliant and brilliantly simple. Take one look and you'll get it immediately. I just love them.' - Henry Malt, Paint Magazine Whether a beginner or more experienced artist you'll be amazed at how quickly you will acquire the skills needed to produce beautiful paintings. Written by professional artist Charles Evans, this guide begins with a short yet indispensable 'what you need' section, and some brief guidance on general techniques such as how to mix your watercolours, how to make the most of your palette, and how to enhance your watercolours with the addition of gouache. The 6 stunning step-by-step projects that follow build in difficulty as you work through the book, introducing new techniques as they are used and incorporating numerous handy hints and tips from the author to help you progress on your painting journey. The outlines for each of the six projects appear at the end of the book for you to trace, transfer and customize so you can start to paint impressive coastal scenes straight away. Previously published as The Paint Pad Artist: Coastal Landscapes (9781782217466), this inspiring book has been reimagined as part of the Anyone Can Paint series.

The comforting reassurance of this series title depends entirely on the choice of authors and their willingness to resist the temptation to show off with the occasional flourish of virtuosity. And, if that sounds like damning with faint praise, it is not meant to be. Charles Evans is a popular and patient teacher whose ability to explain the absolute basics to the absolute beginner has deservedly won him many fans.

Although there is nothing here that will challenge the more experienced artist, that is absolutely the point and I think anyone glancing inside the covers would feel that the title’s claim is true. Charles covers six basic scenes in six detailed demonstrations that gently introduce clouds, buildings, rougher weather and even a snowy landscape. Every stage is described and illustrated and it is highly unlikely that you’re going to find yourself with your hand up hoping your teacher will spot you from across the room. It’s as near to one-on-one tuition as you’ll get without having Charles actually at your side.

Full size outlines are included so that you don’t have to worry about getting the basic outline, proportions and perspective right before you’ve even started. An added bonus is that Search Press have opted for sewn binding so that the book lies flat all by itself, leaving your hands free for the actual job of painting.

-- Henry Malt * Artbookreview.net *

Charles Evans is one of the UK's leading painters, well-known from his long-running TV series and for his art classes, which are held all over the UK. Charles has made over 200 television programmes on art for the Tyne Tees television company and later for the Discovery Channel. Charles has written several books for Search Press, selling almost 100,000 copies, and represents Daler-Rowney as their main demonstrator. He travels the UK and abroad, taking his no-nonsense approach to painting to hundreds of amateur artists. His exuberant personality is reflected in his own paintings, which have a lightness and simplicity to them. Charles lives in Morpeth, Northumberland, UK. Visit his website, www.charlesevansart.com