Watercolor Painting

Watercolor Painting is an elegant coffee table book that invites the reader to sit down with a hot drink, to page through author and artist Tom Hoffman’s rich paintings alongside 42 guest artists’ work that illuminate key concepts of the book. Tom Hoffman goes beyond technique to covering the essential questions each artist can ask before brush touches paper. Over the course of eight chapters, he illustrates fundamental theories of watercolor ranging from seeing in layers to understanding value and knowing when to be careful and when to trust in the beauty of the paint.

In Tom’s words “developing a thoughtful approach to painting leads to confident paint application, which is the essence of fearless watercolor.”

Tom Hoffmann was a beloved painter, teacher, and author who lived and worked in the Pacific Northwest for 50 years. Tom reminds us, “Take the time to discover where and when you need to be careful, so that you have room to be carefree. It is up to you. Take charge, and take chances. And have fun.”

Learn about Tom’s work on his blog.