This beautiful book shows you how to tackle the special challenge of painting in watercolour with the aim of creating finished pieces of work onsite.With inspiring examples and clear techniques, it guides you through the practice, joys and pitfalls of painting watercolour outdoors.It particularly explains how to observe the strength of light, colour and ideas for composition that you find when working directly from the subject outside.The experience and enthusiasm of its author makes this book an essential read for every artist who wants to enjoy the excitement of painting en plein air.