Beginners and intermediate artists in all mediums will value Realism in Watermedia's combination of realistic art and specific teaching in mixed media. Packaging a popular style with unique, easy-to-follow instruction, author Christopher Leeper: Demonstrates how to execute in watercolour, acrylic and gouache, and how to add accents and texture with pastel and coloured pencil - sometimes all in the same painting; Uses a broad range of subjects, such as landscapes, suburbscapes, flowers, animals and people, to appeal to many types of artists; Offers problem/solution examples and before/after comparisons to simplify painting challenges; Ten mini-demos and 3 full step-by-step demos throughout the book will gradually build readers' skills.