Learn to paint watercolour animals and birds – in just 30 minutes! – using over 30 step-by-step exercises complete with helpful tracings. Includes small-scale projects for 6 x 4 watercolour pads, plus 3 full-size paintings!Are you short on time but want to learn how to paint animals in watercolour?This beginner’s watercolour painting book offers exercises ideal for a 6 x 4 watercolour pad, plus 3 full-size projects – all of which can be completed in just 30 minutes.Inside, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on: Basic watercolour techniquesPainting key features to capture animal personalityPainting textures and markings like life-like feathers and furPainting animal portraits from photographs and lifePainting animals in landscapes, including fields, woodlands, and more3 full-size painting projects: King Charles Spaniel; Snow Leopard; HummingbirdTracings for each watercolour painting – no drawing necessary! Among the bird and animal species Matthew Palmer includes in this title are: parrot, cat, dog and puppy, sheep and lamb, zebra, stag, cow, swan, flamingo, elephant, penguin, robin, giraffe, snow leopard, ram, rabbit, meerkat, monkey, rooster and tiger. Each project is designed to cover a certain watercolour technique, making this the perfect crash course for beginners or artists looking to develop their skills.