All painters want to know how to portray light successfully to create atmospheric and dramatic effects, and this book looks at a number of ways in which this can be achieved - using specific watercolour techniques, creating highlights, using colour to determine mood and atmosphere, exploring the relationship between light and tone. This practical, easy to follow book offers beginners expert tuition in this essential aspect of painting - plus the encouragement and information you need to progress in your favourite medium and take your painting further.