Colette Pitcher, an artist and educator, is a regular contributor to Paint Works magazine and a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society. Colette owns the Showcase Art Center in Greeley, Colorado.

Introduction. Part I: Getting Your Feet (And Brushes) Wet. Chapter 1: Watercolor Is Wonderful! Chapter 2: Preparing to Paint. Chapter 3: When the Paint Hits the Paper. Chapter 4: Techniques and Tricks to Keep Up Your Sleeve. Part II: Developing a Solid Foundation. Chapter 5: Working with Color. Chapter 6: Practicing the Principlesof Design. Chapter 7: Composition: Putting It All Together. Chapter 8: Draw, Drawing, Drawn to Watercolor. Part III: Painting Projects Aplenty. Chapter 9: Giving Life to Still Life. Chapter 10: Staying Grounded with Landscapes. Chapter 11: Dipping into Seascapes. Chapter 12: Answering the Call of the Animal Kingdom. Chapter 13: More Fun Projects. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 14: Ten Quick Ways to Improve Your Art. Chapter 15: Ten (Plus One) Tips for Marketing Your Art. Index.