Your watercolour animals should look fresh, full of energy and bursting with life - learn how to achieve all of this, with Jo Alisopp's bright, breezy and enjoyable approach to painting! From finding inspiration to simple exercises to loosen up, and from composition to finishing touches, this complete painting course covers everything you need to bring your animals to life in watercolour. 3 pure watercolour projects, and 4 more with mixed media additions are yours to explore. Each is explained with clear, simple instructions and step-by-step pictures, making them accessible and fun. Innovative exercises and techniques: find out how to incorporate additives like bronzing powder and salt, and practical advice on how to loosen up. Key ideas and concepts: learn how to rescue an overworked painting, how to make a painting more personal to you, and how to bring colour to black-and-white animals.