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So many books CD's and videos on the marketplace take the standpoint that those who purchase them have previous experience in painting & drawing. In my case I do have some drawing experience, but watercolours were a real challenge to me.

I had often looked at the work of contempories and wondered what the exact sequence of that composition might have been. Watercolour secrets has everything to move the beginner through to a reasonable standard of painting.

I believe that one of the main points about this series is that it does describe the step by step process by which one can achieve a better painting in the most simplistic possible terms that all can understand. Bob's manner of teaching too is such that like a good book,one is always inspired to move on to the next chapter.

I have referred back to this series on many occasions and take great delight in recommending it to others.

Ray from Northamptonshire, England.

Watercolour secrets is one of the best instructional tools that I have ever come across. The lessons are interesting and informative. Using the techniques taught here, one can create successful pieces of art that inspire one to keep going! Bravo.

Yvonne from Saskatchewan.

Bob's course is one of the best available. He teaches in style which takes you through the basics for watercolor painting and as a result you gain a much better understanding of how to use watercolors in you painting. I could not be happier with this course.

Howard from Oconomowoc, WI, USA

I have had 4 art teachers since I started painting just over 2 years ago. My first teacher was a wonderfully talented artist who changed my life. My second teacher demonstrated nothing and almost killed my love of painting by her poor teaching skills.

My third teacher was a watercolorist who first taught me the techniques of painting flowers with watercolor. I fell in love with watercolor but wanted to paint more than flowers.

Then I bought Watercolor Secrets.

Bob is my fourth teacher. He is interesting and knowledgeable and his lessons are never boring. He is always patient and will repeat things as many times as is necessary! To be able to learn to paint and improve painting skills it is so important to watch an artist at work who can also explain his technique in simple terms. Bob is that artist.

My laptop is next to my work and I watch and learn. Thank you Bob.

Audrey from Brittany, France

I am so glad to have subscribed to How to Draw and Paint! It was so informative and easy to use that I did not hesitate to purchase the Watercolour Secrets Course as soon as it came out. I have painted some of the landscapes now and it has taught me to be a lot bolder with values than I previously was, with the result that my paintings are richer and interesting now.

Thank you Bob. Looking forward to your next series!

Claude from Ottawa, Canada.

Local Art Group

I occasionally teach at a terrific local group in Ormskirk, Lancashire. They each have a copy of Watercolour Secrets and were kind enough to bring some pictures in for the group to look at:

I have been struggling with watercolour since I was recuperating from an illness in the year 2000. With so much time on my hands I used to watch anything related to art,i.e Bob Ross, Watercolour Challenge........ so I had a fair idea of the techniques, but my paintings never looked anything like the works of the experts.

But since I have found Bob Davies, and have purchased "Watercolour Secrets" I can honestly see an improvement in my work. Bob has opened my eyes and shown me what I had not been seeing before.

I still have problems with colour mixing and strength of colour but if my paintings improve, it's all part of the learning process, after all I'm only doing it for fun.

Thanks Bob, And thanks to my Wife for buying me that small box of paints that got me started.

Peter from Birmingham, England.

I have always been interested in watercolours, but never had the courage to give it a go. Even after buying some books I found I didn't have the confidence to complete a picture.

I found colour mixing very difficult and really lacked basic knowledge about techniques. Then I found Bob's site 'How to Draw and Paint' on-line and for the first time discovered someone who started at the beginning and in a very practical way took me through processes step by step.

I couldn't wait to try Watercolour Secrets and I haven't been disappointed. Unlike a lot of other books and programmes Bob is a 'teacher' not just a great artist. The WS programme is highly structured, developing skills step upon step so that it not only teaches the necessary techniques in a simple yet through way but also has allowed me to develop the confidence in my own ability to have a go!

I love how the programme is broken up into a series of short lessons so that it is possible to focus on a particular skill or technique and the section on drawing has really helped me. I loved the programme so much I've just bought the DVD set.

Thank you Bob for a wonderful teaching programme that has and will continue to give me many hours of pleasure, and a fabulous skill.

Mary from Northern Ireland.

I am so enjoying the Watercolour Secrets course and it has caused me many very late sleepless nights!!!

I have done a few of the exercises and they have turned out really well and what I like about them and the method of teaching is that they make anything seem possible.

Bob simplifies everything and makes it a lot easier to attempt what may seem too difficult at first. Everything is step by step and am sure that when I have finished all the exercises I will actually be a better painter...what more could I ask?

Judith from Manchester, England.

I am so new to watercolor - had a few lessons but the teacher left, so I turned to Watercolor Secrets and found it so helpful. The forums are great, just like a big family always someone that will assist me when needed.

A big thank you to Bob for having a terrific web sight. This is a must for any person who wants to learn or just want to mix with other people with the same interests.

Heather from Australia.

I first subscribed last October after seeing the free videos of Bob Davies. Liked his style and explanations and then decided to buy the DVDs.

Find them great. Got a lot of info and demonstration for little money. Even if they were more expensive I would have bought them just the same.

The lessons and demos are excellent and easily understood. I sketched most of the drawings and I am trying to restart watercolor after having followed lessons by other instructors, buying a lot of books to achieve little.

My first try was with Lake Garda which turned out very well but one of my sisters really liked it and just took off with it before I had the chance to take a picture and post it. I'll try one of the other paintings but I'll hide it before one my family members walks out with it (hide it) and post it.

Thank you again Bob

Grace from Villerot, Belgium.

Watercolor Secrets is wonderful and successful attempt to teach watercolor painting even to a layman.

I had been painting in acrylics and oils but watercolors were my weakness but after this course I feel confident and I know I can paint with ease.

I hope to get to see more of such courses by Bob soon.

Gunjan from India.

I have found Bob's instruction video's Watercolor Secrets informative not only for beginners but for serious artists like myself with tips and tricks.

They are so easy to follow and there is so much in them, taking you through step by step. They are great value for money and will have a total beginner painting in no time at all.

Good instructions are half the battle to learning. Bob Davis is most certainly a wonderful instructor taking great patience to go through every detail thinkable to make sure his students get the best from these videos.

Well done Bob!

Helen from Glasgow, Scotland.

I have found the Watercolor Secrets painting course great. I have only been painting a few months but I have learnt so much from Bob.

I have a long way to go but I know if I follow the lessons I can only get better. The techniques and tips from Bob are really helping me to improve.

Raelene from Malanda, Queensland, Australia.

I Love The Watercolor Course! I particularly liked learning how one can paint with only a few tubes of paint by practising how to mix them properly; that you can take whatever time you like and go over steps as you please; or even mix up the lessons as you go. Instructions are insightful and confidence building. Thanks Bob for a great course!

Wendy from Solvang, California, USA.

I love the presentation, Bob's easy to listen to voice, the clear instructions and the great results.

Anne from Albany, Australia.

For years I've promised myself that someday I would learn to paint watercolors. Time passed, and then a tragic event occurred in my family which made me realize "someday is now."

Shortly thereafter, I learned about Watercolor Secrets and immediately ordered the course online. WOW! Has it ever changed my life. Bob is one of those rare people who can actually teach, motivate, and encourage people to paint successfully.

It's as though he is right beside me guiding me along the way. After only a few lessons, I realized I was beginning to look at a scene and actually interpret just how to go about painting it. And it works!

And that's not all - the forum Bob set up for those taking the course is one of the best parts. I now have friends all over the world who have the same goal.

We post our work (it really doesn't hurt a bit!), offer friendly advice, encouragement, a great deal of humor, and keep each other motivated and on track.

It works. It's perhaps the best present I've ever given myself!

In the art of painting, watercolours can be the most rewarding or the most frustrating. It is certainly the most unforgiving medium. Yet when properly executed, watercolour paintings radiate a translucent luminosity which is difficult if not impossible to achieve with other mediums.

I have spent good money on scores of books on watercolour painting but they are limited in teaching you the techniques as they can only show stages of the process. Learning through watching a video is the best next thing to having your private tutor.

Bob Davies is a gifted tutor and his 'Watercolour Secrets' DVD scores highly in teaching the techniques mainly because Bob explains the technique by showing you the whole process without any breaks, which is where other learning videos fail. Don't expect to turn into a Constable simply by watching the video. You must still put in lots of effort through practice and patience, but you'll be in a far better position in achieving your goals by having 'Watercolour Secrets' as reference material than by simply treading blindly on your own.

I highly recommend Bob Davies's 'Watercolour Secrets' DVD.

Charles from Malta.

I enjoyed this course hugely. It gave me the steps to start painting in watercolors immediately, and I could see progress as I worked though the lessons.

I have not become a master painter, but now that I can see what to do, I believe a lot more is achievable. Thanks tons.

Jim from Atlanta USA.

Hi Bob, First a big Thank You my Watercolor Secrets DVD's arrived on 24th of Dec (my Christmas present to me!) It is all that you promised it to be and much more.

For anyone who would like to learn how to paint but don't know where to even begin, then I would certainly recommend Watercolour Secrets. I am very much the amateur when using watercolour and have found it to be inspirational to say the least, all the lessons are like having you there with me as I try all the different lessons and with plenty of encouragement to boot.

Thank's Bob for Watercolor Secrets, it is just fab and you present all of the lessons in such a way that you are sure to awaken the artist within.

Joyce from New Zealand.

I was about to give up watercolour paintng after acquiring lots and lots of books, videos,demo's etc but still needing that little bit extra to turn out a painting I was happy with.

Then I found Watercolour Secrets and I can honestly say that it has been the turning point for me.

Bob's enthusiasm and attention to detail has gone a long way to answering the questions that was never apparent in any other instruction that I had experienced.

Joan from Cambridgeshire, UK.

This has been a fantastic course and a real bargain. Hope to see more like this in other mediums in the future.

Alan from Lakeside, California, USA.

Watercolor Secrets is just what the doctor ordered!! I WAS a pencil doodler for years, afraid of color anything. Bob Davies's narrative led me to trust myself and go on to watercolor painting. Who knew I could draw a horse AND paint it!

John from Waldport, Oregon, USA.

As a self taught painter I started working with oils, but as I like to paint on site it takes too long. So I started with water-colour but made many mistakes and took overly long in producing a picture.

Your course has been a godsend, with so many hints and tips to guide me. Also the price is excellent. I'm not a whizz on the computer either but found it was easy to download and save. I have told friends about your course.

So I am all set to thoroughly enjoy my painting in and out of doors. I live in a lovely rural setting so have many subjects to paint. Thank you so much.

Brenda from Brittany, France.

I had been attempting to paint watercolours for a few years before I started the Watercolour Secrets course. I really have found the course invaluable in teaching me the painting techniques I have always wanted to try.

Robert Davies has a natural ability to teach and is very encouraging in particular aspects of watercolour which are considered difficult. I found the lessons on painting trees and skies the best.

My painting has really improved and I am now even selling some of my work! I have discovered a new found enthusiasm for watercolours, thank you Bob!

Claire from Northern Ireland.

I began in earnest to do the lessons in the order they appear, each A.M. before I start my own art. Before that I sort of skipped the basic exercises ones and just did the paintings. (And on the 'I Draw and Paint' Painting community I have a group called Basic Exercises ....so I decided to follow my own advice).

On my page I've created a folder called 'Watercolor Secrets where I add what I've done , mostly because I'm pleased with what i've learned but also to get others in the Community curious about 'Watercolour secrets'.

I have no hesitation in saying that this course will make me able to draw better and use my favorite medium -watercolors - to the best of my ability.

Mary from Montreal, Canada.

I am a High School art teacher in Oklahoma and love to teach our watercolor unit. I will be using the lessons you teach (which takes a load off of me, although I am still interacting with the students) for the unit.

We have a camera that goes through a video projector but it is not in real time by a few seconds, and there is a glare on the water which makes it hard for the students to view. I purchased your lessons myself (not the school) for the techo to teach my students.

With both of these reasons I would recommend your course to any art teacher who teaches watercolor. Some schools do not have projectors and have to have the students gather around a central table, 26 or more students, to watch them demonstrate watercolor techniques. You can see the problem with that.

Thanks a bunch Bob for putting in the time and effort for this series. And I am looking forward to getting the DVD's when they come out.

Dan from Dewey, Oklahoma, USA.

An extraordinary course for anyone interested in painting with watercolours. Any kind of art need of interest, pleasure doing it and some tecnique. Finding good and very simple advices it's really useful and gives big advantage in the ability of this kind of painting aviding many mistakes. I give a good testimonial of this "Watercolor Secrets" course.

Emilio from Rome, Italy.

I want to say a big Thank You for your wonderful website and the Watercolor Secrets DVD series.

I came across 'www.how-to-draw-and-paint.com' a while ago, and watched all free acrylic and w.c. painting videos, and was highly impressed by your friendly style -- like watching an old friend painting and talking in front of me - and of course by your skill and the amount of information presented. In fact, it revived my interest in art!

Since then I owned a few wc painting DVDs. I bought a copy of WC Secrets when it came out (without reading the 'claim' but I knew it's going to be good) -- the best, most comprehensive DVD on w.c. painting ever! It not only teaches you how (an essential part), but also encourages you to paint and enjoy making art.

N.L. from Connecticut, USA.

I have been doing watercolor painting for about 9 months now and was struggling considerably until I joined Watercolor Secrets.

The course is not only excellent value for money but so easy to follow and covers every element of landscape painting. Bob's friendly approach to teaching makes the course very enjoyable and the help, support and encouragement from other members is fantastic.

I am now producing paintings that I am proud to show off to friends and family and have certainly gained a lot more confidence. For anyone interested in watercolor painting, I cannot recommend this course highly enough.

Thank you Bob, I will be eternally grateful.

Liz(Cookie) from Scotland.

Watercolor Secrets is a fantastic course. I have loved all of Bob's videos and have been thrilled with the paintings he produces. His explanations, hints and resources are all excellent and have encouraged me to have a go.

As a complete novice I was astounded by the ease with which my paintings came to life. Bob's down-to-earth instructions have been so easy to follow and being able to stop and start the clips has made painting the pictures myself so enjoyable.

I have had compliments from friends and family alike about my paintings and I feel a sense of achievement with each completed painting.

Bob's style is very informal and chatty. It's just like having a friend teaching and encouraging you. I would have no hesitation in recommending Watercolor Secrets to anyone. There is so much valuable information packed into each video for either beginner or the more experienced artist.

Thank you Bob.

Sue from Manchester, UK.

I have been dabbling in watercolor for at least 20 years now. That is not taking into account the initial interest when I was twenty some. ( I am now 72!).

What I did discover was that my self learning stopped at a point and there was no marked progress, whatever the number of years I have spent on this medium.

Right last year came the website idrawandpaint.com and before that, Bob's wonderful monthly lessons " Starting Art". I was immediately hooked on to this internet learning.

My interaction with the idrawandpaint.com is a wholly rewarding experience and I have many helpful friends urging me on to paint and put them on the site. ( Did not imagine that I could do over 100 such paintings from April to December of 2008).

Then came the offer for Watercolor Secrets and I had no hesitation to register myself for the web content. ( Now it is also available in DVD's). With this material, my attitude has become surprisingly cautious.

Since I wish to do justice to the material contained in this elaborate art course, I am not putting up any of my effort till I reach a certain degree of professionalism in my artwork.

That is the influence and challenge the recent art course of Bob's has done to me!

Amby from India.

I love your lessons. I took a few night courses in watercolor painting at our local vocational high school.

The step by step instructions that you give far surpass what I have learned. I am still learning from you and look forward to painting now with a better understanding of how to go about putting ideas down on paper and following through with a finished painting.

Perhaps in the future I will be able to submit a finished painting from what I have learned from you. Thank you so much for the opportunity to paint with you.I love your lessons. I took a few night courses in watercolor painting at our local vocational high school.

The step by step instructions that you give far surpass what I have learned. I am still learning from you and look forward to painting now with a better understanding of how to go about putting ideas down on paper and following through with a finished painting.

Perhaps in the future I will be able to submit a finished painting from what I have learned from you. Thank you so much for the opportunity to paint with you.

Margaret from New Bedford, Ma. USA.

I began watercolour painting 8 months ago having had no previous experience of this medium before. I was on the point of giving up when I discovered Watercolour Secrets.

This series starts at the beginning and guides you through each step towards a successful painting. I found Bobs lessons on drawing and perspective extremely informative as this is one area I needed a lot of help particularly when it came to horses or trees. I now do that with a good result.

The tutorials are delivered in a very friendly manner, simple, easy to follow and cover so many subjects that I cannot think of one that has been left out.

I joined Watercolour Secrets and later purchased the series on DVD because the information they contain will be invaluable for years to come. The support of other members on site is also very encouraging.

I have no hesitation in recommending this and wish to thank Bob Davies and his crew for putting together the Watercolour Secrets series. It has given me the inspiration I needed to learn, to work through my problem areas and have confidence in my ability.

Annie from New zealand.

I would recommend Watercolour Secrets to anyone who is contemplating taking up Watercolour painting or indeed like myself who has found the course excellent revision material having not painted for a number of years.

Bob is obviously an excellent teacher and his enthusiasm and humour make the course very enjoyable and informative. On a personal note I have always struggled with figures and animals but the way Bob demonstrates that part of the course makes it very easy to follow.

All I need to do now is practice more. Many thanks for an excellent course Bob.

Trevor from Cumbria, UK.

I have been painting with watercolour for about three years. The areas I have difficultly in are: painting rocks in water, waterfalls and waves, reflections, two stage skies and perspective.

Since finding your website and signing on for the Step-by-simple step video instructions I found that I can paint with Watercolour 'with confidence and consistency - regardless of so called natural ability'.

Learning about using the back of fingers to check if the paint has dried has solved the problem of cauliflowers and muddy effects. Also, the direction and size of reflections in water, distance and height of buildings, size and direction of shadows.

I found your instruction on perspective less complicated than art manuals. Using simple shapes has improved my drawing of people and animals and most importantly, how to put them in the correct position in a landscape to enhance the painting.

All in all, I find your method of instruction simple to follow that is why I also purchased your DVDs.

My family and friends are amazed and delighted with my progress (me too). Some of my friends insist I tell them about my watercolour secret.

Kay from NSW, Australia.

I am really enjoying the course in Watercolour Secrets. Bob's instructions are straight-forward, are very easy to follow, there are many good hints and my paintings have improved out of sight!

Bob is a very able teacher and has a great way of getting his message across. I find having someone showing me what to do of great benefit, far better than trying to follow instructions from the written page. Although I am a self taught painter I have struggled along the way so I have found the Course of great benefit.

I would recommend it to anyone starting out in watercolours and to all who paint in this great medium. Thanks Bob for so many great, easy to follow lessons.

Now, what shall I paint next?

Margaret from Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

I've been drawing and painting for 20 odd years, but I couldn't handle watercolours at all. So I went to a watercolour class - everyone there was so far in advance of me, I didn't learn very much, so I left.

Since having downloaded Bob's painting courses, I'm beginning to get there. I'm not good by any means but so much better than my last try at watercolours.

Skies and water reflections were my problem area's, but even they are getting better. All the video's are great, but I do like the tree ones best. I try to paint land and seascapes most of the time.

Thanks Bob, you've made watercolour painting an enjoyment for me.

Brian from Folkstone, UK.

I have been on the site almost daily in the past week and viewing all the wonderful paintings and reading your comments. I have not been painting much in the last couple of months because the time just wasn't there but my love for painting and watercolor is as alive as ever.

Isn't this the best course ever?. I will soon be posting some projects that I have started. When I first saw this course advertised I knew I had to have it. I had learned so much from Bob on the old site and still enjoy every issue of "Starting Art".

I have a lot of videos on different mediums of paints. Without a doubt we have found the best instructor in Bob Davies. It's true Bob. I absolutly love Watercolor Secrets.

I have played around with some skies and water puddles and reflections-and am really looking forward to trying "rocks under water".

Well--that's enough babbling from me. Just wanted you to know that you are all doing so well and they owe it all to you Bob. Looking forward to another series.

Opal from Ontario, Canada.

This is a great course, even though I did not start at the beginning but picked topics at random, it has been of enormous benefit, just watching and following what Bob does works well.

Certainly the best course I have seen and it has helped me progress no end.

Thanks Bob.

Anthony from Leicester, UK.

This course is wonderful. I paint pet portraits in watercolor. I started painting when I became disabled and took courses locally.

The convenience of this course - I can take my lessons at any time of day - is a blessing. The instructions are easy to follow and Bob is a delight to listen to and his insight into the artist mind is stimulating and very encouraging.

Thank you for developing this course.

Watercolor Secrets has inspired me to try watercolors that I have loved to watch others do but felt intimidated by, personally. Bob Davies has simplified things that make it a pleasure now.

I have been painting with acrylics a long time now and became interested in plein-air painting but felt held back because with acrylics and I'm sure oils to, there is just too much to haul around with all the tubes, mediums, etc.

The idea of being able to just take some water and palette of colors already in the wells, a small assortment of brushes and your ready makes painting more pleasurable when you can 'cut down on all the stuff'.

The best fun of all is learning from seeing and there are so many subjects to choose from here and so many helpful friendly people willing to give their time to help.

Betty from Athens, Alabama, USA.

Absolutely fantastic watercolor course. I have not seen anything else that comes close to the amount of detail and explanation that Bob Davies Watercolor Secrets DVD's offer.

I especially enjoyed the lessons on figures and am thrilled to be able to now add them to my paintings. My confidence in my painting abilities has grown tremendously, although I have so much more to learn.

With all the support I receive from Bob's community site,'idrawandpaint.com' and the DVD's I am sure to reach all my artistic goals.

Again, thank you Bob for your love of art and devotion to encouraging artists of all levels around the world.

Suzanne from Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

This is a brilliant course, nice to be able to download good quality videos and follow them at leisure!

Any possibilities of a similar course on drawing?

Sue from Hampshire, UK.

After trying various other lessons, I have found Bobs tutorials the easiest to follow with simple rules and explanations.

His confidence in the ability of people to master watercolour never fails to amaze and despite many failures, mine not his, I have found that my skills and techniques have improved dramatically, and I look forward to completing the series.

David from Chesterfield, UK.

I enjoy the course Watercolor Secrets and for the first time I succeeded in completing a watercolor painting (Lake Garda).

Simple words for the explanations, videos for a better understanding that's all what needs a beginner.

Thanks Bob! (I hope that my English is not too bad because I'm French)

Christine from France.

Watercolor Secrets is a terrific course! It includes everything that a beginning student would need to start painting immediately.... selecting brushes, paints, etc.

I like the fact that one begins with only a few colors and learns to mix colors appropriate for the lesson. I would highly recommend this for every person who wants to learn watercolor painting.

The website was easy to use with valuable templates. Bob is a terrific teacher - very inspirational. I started with the on-line version but upgraded to the DVD's when they became available.

Watercolor Secrets should be in the library of every school. Congratulations on an important contribution to the teaching of watercolor painting.

Sara from Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

Thank you and your team for making your Watercolour Secrets available. You have restored my faith in Art Teaching Courses.

I've been on several one and two day painting courses with some of the Uk's top Artists. Most follow the same format “Buy My Paints, My Brushes & My Books, My DVD's and you will become A Great Artist!!

Bob you never implied this, just the opposite, you made your courses freely available on line. By following your instruction you have showed me how to get the best results I've ever had - thank you. I find your easy no nonsense instructions just right for me.

The cost of Watercolour Secrets DVD's must be the bargain of the year.

Leslie from Birmingham, UK.

If only my art teacher had been as inspiring and informative as Bob (who almost seems to be a family friend!) My ninety year-old mother was glued to the computer when I first showed her the lessons on line, so I decided to order the DVD set for her Christmas present.

They arrived on time and since then she's been incommunicado, watching, learning and painting practically non-stop. We have both learned so much with Bob's tutorials which are both inspiring and pleasurable to watch. Thanks so much Bob!

Catherine from France.

Over the years I have tried painting with oils to various degrees of success (in my eyes!).

A year ago I decided to try watercolour painting. I did not expect it to be so hard. All the rules about the order of lights/darks, strength of mix etc. means that 'planning' the picture is a very important first step.

It makes oil painting seem a doddle. Needing help I bought a book or two and searched the net, which is how I came across 'how-to-draw-and-paint'. There were lots of useful items and articles that helped and I found Bob's videos extremely good.

When the Watercolour Secrets course became available I signed up and downloaded the complete set. I have picked my way through the lessons that cover the areas that I needed information about and have found them enjoyable and informative.

Bob's presentation and manner make the videos easy to watch and seeing his approach to building up pictures really helps me with my own efforts. Well done to all concerned for a worthwhile project.

Michael from Billericay, UK.

I LOVE these videos! They are so user friendly. I love how they teach principles of design and color composition. It isn't just a "watch me and copy" program, although I learned a lot by copying.

Bob TEACHES as he goes along, letting you into his brain so you can understand WHY you do those things and how to do them on your own in another setting.

At the end of this course you have more than just a stack of pictures that you copied. You have the skills and confidence to go out and paint what you want! I know this sounds a bit verbose, but I have spent my life watching my mother and siblings (all artists supported by their work) and until now have not been able to figure out how to make what I see match what what ends up on the page.

Bob talks through the paintings and composition where my family didn't, allowing me to learn how to paint on my own. He teaches the strengths and weaknesses of the medium, how to take advantage of the former, and avoid the latter.

He teaches the preparation and practice that go into a satisfying painting, and the exercises in the course develop the skills that that make painting easy and enjoyable. This is a first rate course at a cut rate price.

I feel like I have been taught by a friend -- Bob lets you peek into his life while he paints, giving these videos a real friendly edge. I can't say enough good things about these classes!

I have used them with my 3 oldest children ages 12-8 and my two little ones (ages 2 and 4) are entertained enough to watch. I am sure they are learning too, because there has been an influx of art production in my house in the last 2 months.

I even painted our Christmas cards this year, something I would have never had the skill or confidence to do. Thank you again and again!

Heidi from Upstate New York, USA.

I stumbled across some of your watercolor lessons on You Tube and was just "blown away" that someone would take the time to share their knowledge like that.

They were a huge help so I went looking for more. I found your How to Draw and Paint site and signed up for your newsletter too. They are both great sources of information.... and it let me know about the Starting Art series that you were just about to release. I spent my birthday money and signed up right away!!

I've had some classes in watercolor, some from the local college and some from a well known artist and I enjoyed them all. But, none broke it down into such simple, effective and helpful steps and your Starting Art series.

I am VERY grateful to you for putting this together and offering it to us all at such a reasonable price. I'm still as impressed with your generosity as I am the wonderful lessons.

Thank you so much for both.

Joann from Georgia, USA.

I am so happy that I have the Watercolor Secrets DVDs in my art library. I am new to watercolor and I live in a small town, where art lessons are just not available.

When I sit down with one of these wonderful lessons, I am able to learn from a teacher that pauses when I need a little extra time or just scoots right on through the material at a comfortable pace.

I just finished the Awkward Cat lesson and it's amazing how easy Bob Davies makes it. I can happily say that this is the most valuable tool in my studio.

Beth from Eufaula, Oklahoma, USA.

After dabbling with watercolours for about 5 years finding Watercolour Secrets has changed my life.It is exciting, stimulating and easy to follow and tremendous fun.

The subjects of lakes, waterfalls, blossom trees, and gorgeous landscapes are all the things I have always wanted to paint. Each lesson is a challenge and after only a couple of months I am thrilled with the results.

Bob is like a personal tutor who will repeat the lesson as many times as you want. I cannot thank him enough.

Julia from Luxembourg.

The Watercolor Secrets course is an excellent product offering. There is an incredible amount of great usable watercolor instruction which is fantastic for the watercolor artist. Simply a great product at a great price.

Bob delivered a painting course that exceeded my expectations. I am still amazed at what I received compared to the price of the course. His method of teaching is clear and very easy to follow. I have learned a great deal from this course and each time I view the material, I learn something new.

In addition to the on-line version of Watercolor Secrets, I have purchased the DVD set. I cannot express enough what a worthwhile investment this is. I have built up a pretty extensive library of watercolor books and this course surpasses any written instruction available.

I hope Bob continues offering addtional products (maybe an intermediate Watercolor Secrets series of courses?)

Bob from New Jersey, USA.

A wonderful site which has been instigated by a team who are dedicated to advancing the knowledge and ability of artists of all levels.

The tutorials are presented in a friendly and easy to follow manner by Bob. Everything you need to know about watercolours is right here, from the basics of choosing the right materials and equipment to the actual application of paint on paper.

A truly magnificent and well planned concept.

A big thank you from me.

Ted from Brisbane, Australia.

I am a 77 years old Amateur hobby painter (mostly acrylic) and always wanted to try my hand in Watercolor painting.

I had a go at it before, but your Watercolor Secrets opened my eyes to some techniques and secrets. Your teaching is simple and easy to understand. I enjoy it immensely and can easily recommend it to anybody.

Walter from Australia.

I've got so much from the videos. It is much easier watching how it is done than reading how it is done. Bob explains things in such a way that is so easy to understand and he makes you feel as if he is talking to you personally.

Even if you are not in the mood for painting, the videos make for great viewing. I think the Watercolour Secrets videos are the best thing available for watercolour painting.

Linda from Leeds UK.

I will never regret taking this course as it has helped me improve my landscapes 100 fold. I enjoy watching the videos and learning from Bob, who is a wonderful teacher. I hope that he makes more videos available in watercolor such as portraits and florals. Thanks Bob for your help, it has improved my painting very much.

Susan from Lititz, Pennsylvania, USA.

This course is awesome. I have purchased many DVDs on watercolour painting but found this to be the best. Bob keeps things simple and easy to understand. I shall go back to it again and again. Thanks Bob for all your hard work.

Tony from Barnsley, UK.

I have watched many DVD video tutorials in all types of art, but without doubt, in my opinion, the Watercolour Secrets art course is the most useful, informative and best course I have come across.

I like the easy way that Bob demonstrates his many skills and transfers them to the new and/or experienced watercolourist.

My favourite lesson is number 7. 'Stone Built' as I learned that you are never too old to see more ways to paint old and new stones in their various forms, colours and textures.

Many thanks for a wonderful art course Bob. I now view my own art in a new light.

If you are thinking of doing a course on Oils and or Acrylics, please count me in.

Ernest (Pop) from North East England.

Having first experienced Bob's easy going style and his wonderful way of getting things across when I started tuning into "I Draw and Paint", I had a fairly good idea about what to expect from "Watercolour Secrets" and I was not disappointed.

It is full of the same style and straightforward explanations at every stage covered. I have not completed the course yet, but if at this point I was asked what I expected to get out of the course, a one word answer would be "confidence".

Bob has taught me to "have a go" - the only things you have to lose is some paint and paper, but you can learn an awful lot. Many Thanks Bob.

Ray from Warrington, UK.

Hi my name is Dave, and I would just like to thank Bob. His Watercolor Secrets has been a godsend for me! Over the years I have paid out some money on Watercolour books and magazines - ok, but something was missing - Personality!!

I got this with Bob - thanks. He explains all you need to know, you can slow him down, rewind him or go over and over again until you have it right (I can now paint water which looks like water).

I am not stagnant any more and want to paint more often and even my wife thinks my work looks better. Once again Bob thanks for your Watercolour Secrets. Secrets no more.

Dave from Ormskirk, UK.

Over the years I bought several taped and recorded painting lessons. Ultimately, they all became a disappointment of sorts.

It seemed that they were produced primarily to upstage this or that artist and lacked the emphasis on teaching basic methodologies and skills through which an aspiring artist can build up his own chest of fundaments and technics with which he can then sail his own seas and create his own compositions.

Your course on DVD, on the other hand, is exactly what I hoped it would be, having filled my needs in a way so much different and user-friendly than the previous all-too-disappointing experiences.

Raffi, Englewood, New Jersey, USA.

Everything you have ever wanted to know about painting in watercolour is here. Tutorials are clear with unobstructed viewing. Bob Davies presents each lesson in a relaxed, down to earth, step-by-step manner. Nothing is rushed and everything is explained in full detail. This really is the very best.

Adelaide from Adelaide, South Australia.

Watercolor Secrets is one of the most comprehensive programs I have had the good fortune to be involved with. It is all laid out precisely, and you get instructions that are clear and concise.

The way Bob Davies always teaches, well he makes it so easy and simplifies what to me had seemed huge obstacles, I now can achieve very easily. When the instructions are broken down and explained, it really makes sense. Bob true to form, gives us a program that, in my opinion is better than any instruction book I have ever bought.

An interesting point, since Bob's Watercolor Secrets came out, the other sites are innundated with programs like his. I doubt that any could match Watercolor Secrets.

Lamoine from Canada.

Just a line to say how helpful and informative Watercolor Secrets has been for me. At this stage in life I decided to go back to my first love..painting.

I registered in two Art Programmes and while learning all mediums, watercolor was the hardest for me. I just could not get my paintings looking like the ones in the text.... until now.

Your instructions are very clear and the presentation quite enjoyable. Thanks a million, your topics are wide and I feel very confident in painting in watercolors.

Sharon from Kingston, Jamaica.

If you've always wanted to try watercolor but were intimidated, this may be just want you are looking for. Bob tackles painting by teaching in small steps, such as learning different techniques for painting skies, trees, mountains, etc. before tackling something full-scale like a landscape painting.

By learning the bits and pieces individually you can feel confident moving on to a larger work. The videos are clear and you can pause, rewind, and re-watch as needed. Give it a try. Really, you have nothing to lose!

Wendy from San Jose, California, USA.

Watercolor Secrets is a wonderful and successful attempt to teach watercolor painting even to a layman. I had been painting in acrylics and oils but watercolors were my weakness but after this course I feel confident and I know I can paint with ease. I hope to get to see more of such courses by Bob soon.

Gunjan from India.

Watercolor Secrets has been and still is one of my best investments of 2008. I only started with watercolors in September and I've not looked back.

This course is so rich with information. It has given me the confidence to paint any subject. That's mostly down to the friendly way Bob presents these amazing tutorials. My favorite section so far has to be mountains and rocks.

This section has allowed me to paint realistic looking mountains without them looking flat. If I was asked tomorrow by someone if they should purchase Watercolor Secrets I would say to them you would be a fool not to.

Great series of tutorials, easy to understand and great confidence builder.

Alan from London, England.

I was never a watercolor painter or any other kind of painter. I have never taken an art class in my life. Everything I know about art drawing and painting I have gotten from Bob's DVD's, and books from my local library.

To my surprise I actually have drawn and painted things that look like real art, not child-like scribblings.

James from Appleton, Wisconsin, USA.

Bob Davies' Watercolor Secrets is the best help for the beginning watercolorist. Before I received the online lessons and DVDs I painted as if I was a 4 year old.

I am learning so much from these lessons I think after almost a year of trying to painting I am actually getting the hang of it and learning the basics. Bob is so easy to watch and learn from, he makes it all seem possible and easy.

My avatar is a large 18 x 24 inches painting that I did a week or two ago and think is my best work yet. Bob Davies is my super hero! I thank him everyday when I watch my DVDs as he and his lessons have given me such joy, pleasure and a sense of belonging to the community of IDraw&Paint.com.

SHY from Panama City Beach, Floriada, USA.

I am fairly new at watercolour. I have taken a few classes. I found your website and was very impressed with your style of teaching. You have a way of getting across to others a lot of information in which I am very grateful.

I have the Watercolour Secrets download which I refer to often. I have ordered the Watercolour Secrets DVD Course so I can have the DVD's with me if I choose to paint with my sister.

Thank you so much Bob!

Tracey from Canada.

As a devotee of Bob's free tutorials, I was delighted when he offered up this complete course. I am thoroughly enjoying every step I take and every improvement I make.

Huge kudo's to Bob, he has made a believer out of me, I am no longer a can't do!! (paint that is!!).... I am now a CAN DO!!!!!

Lily from New Zealand.

I have been dabbling with watercolour and drawing for a few years, but not seriously. I retired just over a year ago and since then have found the time to devote to painting.

I searched on line for some tutorials as I thought actually seeing someone paint would be preferable to just reading about it. I came across How to Draw and Paint and became engrossed in Bob's tutorials and the way he explained things.

When Water Colour Secrets was introduced I signed up immediately. These tutorials have been extremely useful. I can see an improvement in my work and I just enjoy following them, with the possible exception of trees!!, which I still find a problem. Additionally a number of people who joined at the same time now feel like friends.

We critique each other's work and learn from each other as well. Sometimes we all have the same problems. We are possibly not always a critical as we should be but I think we've been encouraging one another so far and perhaps this will come. I'm sure everyone sees improvement, its a fascinating journey.

A big THANK YOU to Bob and his team for putting this together. If you are reading this and wondering whether to join or not, DO IT, you won't be disappointed.

Jean from the UK.

I managed to get in a couple of days earlier than the opening day and boy was I "chuffed". I wandered around totally in my element knowing that I was one of literally only a handful of us that had spotted the back door way in. Cheeky of me - oh yes, but oh boy was it worth it!

The site was totally AWESOME and soooooo worth the money. In fact I would have paid double that if I had to it would have still been value for money.

Anyway, I started reading everything and looking at everything - and at that point there was still a couple of things to be finished but after leaving a message in the 'Coffee Shop', Phil got back to me to say that by the time it "officially" opened, everything would indeed be up and running.

I was extremely impressed with the quick response and I know that has continued even though there are a heck of a LOT more members now. I have also gone on to buy the DVDs so that I could now watch them wherever I am in the house and the best part of all of course is how much my painting has improved.

I was a total beginner and was turning out what can only be called rubbish but now even I am quite proud of what I have produced - not quite brave enough yet to show it. However if I continue to improve - and with this site and the DVDs I have absolutely no doubts about that - I will pluck up the courage if only to hopefully inspire others.

Jacqui from Reading, Berkshire, England.

Having taken up painting and drawing over the last four years, and having bought many books and many DVDs on the subject,my progress appeared to be very slow. Then I came across the 'How to Draw and Paint' site.

I made a purchase of the complete download of the course with the expert guidance of Bob Davies who I have to say has the most amazing gift of explaining and showing everything concerned with the subject.

My progress from the help of Bob and Phil has really made me feel very proud of my art work and very proud of what I can now do.

After having had a bad accident which limits my time of being able to be at my P.C, the course is now available on DVD and I'm able to get a lot more pleasure of watching this amazing chap guide me through step by step in the comfort of my living room.

Bob I can't thank you enough for the hours of pleasure and guidance I've had from you,and if ever there's a follow up I'll support you.

Phil from West Glamorgan, South Wales.

I am part way through the course and have seen my paintings and confidence grow with each video. I would recommend this course to anyone who wishes to start and/or improve the paintings you produce. What is more I have enjoyed the videos all by themselves and have watched each one several times.

Phil from Herefordshire, UK.

I would like to say a big thank you to Bob for Watercolour Secrets. My brother was brilliant at art, unfortunately I did not have his talent although I am a creative person. Watching Bob and following his instruction I am beginning to believe I can produce my own type of art. Still got lots to learn but the process is very enjoyable.

Keep your tutorials coming. My request for Christmas was a portable DVD player so that I can watch the lessons as long and as often as I want without tying up the computer or television.

From a satisfied and hopefully improving student.

Donna from Cheshire, England.

I think that Bob is "as easy as an old boot". He has no airs or graces, but strips everything down to the "do-able". All of the major areas of watercolour are covered, and most of those in a form where you can go back again and again for ideas, inspiration or simple revision.

The money paid was a good investment compared to a lot of other professional dvd/videos. What makes Watercolor Secrets special is that there is no presumption: you should know how to do that; no "secrets": "I've used a paler/darker/stronger green", without telling what colours were used to mix it in the first place.

Usually,there is no major gap where a painting is suddenly "filled in" without any indication as to how it was done.

Reservations: none really. My only gripe would be that there should have been more on how to draw/paint trees that don't grow in the Mohave desert or the Florida swamps.

Jim from France.

I liked the easy, straightforward approach which helped me understand that watercolour painting is FUN.

The different techniques were well and clearly demonstrated and meant I was able to start practising immediately.

I am NOT an Exhibition Class artist and do not expect to be but I AM now capable of putting my ideas on paper and eliciting positive comments, thanks to this excellent Teaching Course.

Thank You Bob

Denis from Beamsville, Ontario, Canada.

Since childhood I loved watercolour painting. However, due to the place where I am living I couldn't find a teacher to teach me painting. In the meantime I learnt to draw cartoons by taking up a correspondence course.

But the booklets are not sufficient to pursue the course properly. However, due to latest development of the Information Technology I found this web site and my search for a good teacher in watercolour painting stopped here.

The biggest advantage I found here is that one can repeatedly see the video clips and understand the techniques required for successful watercolour painting. The course content is elaborate and the teacher vividly describes each and every step required to complete a successful watercolour painting. The cost of the course is very competitive.

I am thankful to Bob Davies and his team.

Kaushik from Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

Watercolour Secrets is a wonderful resource for a number of reasons.

The material is so well structured and accessible. The videos are grouped in 8 steps according to subject matter with each video within a step building on the previous one.

A single video breaks a task down so that the sequence is easy for the student to follow and achieve a good result at the end.

I am a relative beginner and although I am watching the videos sequentially in order to understand the whole process, I also go to the video dealing with a particular concept I need to help me with whatever I am attempting to paint at that time.

The website is well structured and the videos small enough to download without fuss even on the slow old Aussie broadband. They are also just the right length to maintain interest and leave the student wanting more.

I am sure I will be watching and learning for a long time to come. Thank you Bob.

Anne from Gerringong, New South wales, Australia.

Saying hello from Québec Canada. I bought your videos just before Christmas. I have been trying to paint in watercolor for a good 10 years now.

I can't tell you enough how you are helping me to improve. You know how self taught can experience frustration. You really have a gift to explain complicated stuff in such an easy way. I had heard many of the things you're teaching, but through your words I understood them !

I now enjoy painting so much more than before, because you made me understand that it's easier than I thought. Every time I doubt about something, you're there to help me out :0)

I'm just finishing a painting and thanks to your help I'm amazed at the results. It's still far from perfect but so much better than before. Took me less time, and had more fun doing it than ever before. Can't wait to finish it and start another one. I'll review all your lessons one by one until I have them right :0)

Thanks a bundle. Keep up the good work and by the way I do love that British accent ;0) All the best, from a French guy living in the cold !

P.S. I'm already using scrap paper at the office to draw figures.

Bernard from Quebec, Canada.

For a no-nonsense, affordable course 'Watercolour Secrets' is in a class of its own. No gobbledegook, no jargon; just practical advice and demonstrations. It warrants careful study for anyone interested in starting the medium or improving their skills base. It has helped me no end.

Roland from Hayward, UK.

Since signing up for your 'WATER COLOUR SECRETS, my painting (and many other aspects to do with art) have improved by leaps and bounds. It is by far, the most easy painting tuition that I have come across.

It is laid out from the first lesson to the last in the most easy to grasp way. It makes learning to paint in watercolours fun and easy to learn. Bob is a great teacher and he explains everything so that anyone can understand the lessons and enjoy them at the same time.

I think it's something to do with LIVERPOOL that makes what he tells you so absorbing. All I can add is - it's GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY and if you want to learn how to do watercolours - get it and judge for yourselves.

From a very satisfied customer.

Alan from Leicester, UK.

As a child I loved to paint. My father would look at the painting and tell me all the things which he believed were wrong with it.

He would change whatever I painted to his liking. The painting was no longer recognizeable as mine. It was his creation. I stopped painting.

When I came to this website I was filled with the desire to paint, again. I enjoy the lessons, and the tips Bob gives; such as the field case made from an extra VHS case. Splendid!

Bob, your ability as a teacher is par excellance! Thank you for developing this website. The watercolor lessons are beyond anything I could ever have hoped for. Thank you!

Joyce from Bay City, Michigan, USA.

Bob,I absolutely Love the course. So clear & simple. I have not had the time recently to paint,(my wife's death).

But I am moving to a new address soon, so when things settle down, I'll be into it. The course has encouraged me to continue (nearly gave up).

"Why didn't I think of that!" crops up quite often. Thanks.

Jim from Australia.

Pictures done in watercolour have fascinated me for years,but my life was full of running a business etc.etc.! Once I retired, the idea of learning to paint was one of many things I wanted to try.

In 2004 I found a local artist who taught a few people in her hone, classes once a week for 10 weeks during our cold Canadian winters. My enthusiasm far outshone my talent, but I have kept it up every winter since and also attended a few all day workshops.

I found the Watercolour Secrets site on the computer and as soon as the course became available I signed up.

Marvellous, fascinating, and has also given me a whole new outlook on watercolours!! I love every bit of the whole course.I have done several of the lessons and have learned so many new ways to paint, the Gentle Giant turned out really well...he is a handsome dude!!

Now, I am still doing the lessons and also trying the new found methods on other pictures. Thank you so much for this wonderful series.

Glenda from nova Scotia, Canada.

I am a beginner in watercolour. The 'Watercolour Secrets' course is really a god-send to me. I find it non-threatening, the teachings by Bob are clear & encouraging.

I am going through the course very very slowly - one shaky step at a time. Hopefully one day I can produce a fairly recognizable painting. My difficulty is in mixing colours - I will continue to practice, practice and practice!

Thank you, Bob, for being such a good teacher and producing such good series.

Naomi from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

I am totally impressed with the watercolour secrets. I am slowly going through each section and am learning so much. Being a total novice this course has been a real teacher explaining terms and more showing step by step each new description and idea, so I can get an good idea of what I should be doing instead of guessing.

I work all day and I coach swimming a few evenings a week, so I don't have lots of time during the week to paint but watch out the weekends. I still tend to hesitate and dither over end results, but at least I am now getting an idea and am really enjoying experimenting more as I find out what the different techniques actually mean and how to achieve them.

I have done the monochrome several times and then found myself side tracked into trying the same thing with photos I had taken in the hope of one day using them. Well my monochromes are not as great as yours but I did like the idea and ended up adding a bit of colour...

I can not thank you enough for showing us your talent and your ability to share your knowledge so well. I know that I will enjoy each and every moment spent painting with you as a guide.

Debbie from Hamilton, New Zealand.

Watercolour Secrets is wonderful, it is easy to use with clear instructions and the option of revisiting lessons as many times as you would like.

I also like the way Bob teaches. His manner is calm and he makes you believe that you can improve your art if you really want to.

Thankyou for Watercolour Secrets.

Sandra from London, UK.

I came across this course whilst surfing the web one night and decided to take up the offer. I'm glad I did! Not only have I enjoyed watching the step by step videos, but I rekindled an intrest lost so many years past.

Having retired early due to ill health I find the theraputic and enjoyable hours with my watercolour dreams a lifeline which no book, tv or film can give. So it's never too late to take brush in hand and drift off into a place were colours and brushes can breath life into your ideas and thoughts. Many Thanks

Stephen from North Wales, GB.

I have been painting for a few years, improving slowly in my opinion, but, right from the start Bob's videos have gone a long way to improving my techniques and, more to the point, his enthuasiastic commentries have made it all so much more interesting. It is as if I 'really' know him and have by my side.

Watercolour Secrets, to my mind, has been, and is, money and time well spent.

Thank you Bob and Company.

Malcolm from Essex, England.

As an absolute beginner, I had no idea, that watercolor would be the most challenging of all paint mediums! Bob's gift of teaching has made my experience much easier. I particularly enjoy his "happy little mistakes" because this helps me understand I don't have to have it "perfect." I was so excited when I received Bob's DVD teaching series because now I can learn without the Internet! Thank you, Bob, for not letting anything stop you from this dream of helping beginners like me!

Laura from Tennessee, USA.

I am 68 years old and have just decided to take up painting. I have never attemted it before because I had no idea where to begin and my drawing skills were non-existent. I did get some books and look at painting lessons on the Internet but they all assumed that you had some experience so I found them hard to follow. Your videos however start from the grass roots and are explained in simple easy terms. I have surprised myself in the way my drawing and painting have come on.

I still have a long way to go I dont know if this is my age or if i am a slow learner but my skills are slowly improving the point is that I am not getting disheartened.

I really am enjoying learning from your videos if not for them I would have packed it in long ago. I know with practice I can only get better.

I would recommend your course to anyone starting out because they are so informative and easy to follow

Brian from Leeds, UK.

I had been attempting to paint watercolours for a few years before I started the watercolour secrets course. I really have found the course invaluable in teaching me the painting techniques I have always wanted to try.

Robert Davies has a natural ability to teach and is very encouraging in particular aspects of watercolour which are considered difficult. I found the lessons on painting trees and skys the best. My painting has really improved and I am now even selling some of my work!

I have discovered a new found enthusiasm for watercolours, thank you Bob!

Claire.

Watercolor Secrets was the trigger to make me take up the brush again after a five year "sebatical". If you are a raw beginner, you are taken gently and gradually into the exciting world of watercolor. I found Bob's teaching style so comfortable, and the student is eased along gradually.

I found the Forums very stimulating and many techniques were swopped, pushing the student along even quicker. I can strongly recommend the course.

Peter from Andover, UK.

I would highly recommend the Watercolour Secrets Course to any one who has an interest in leisure painting.

I have been painting in Watercolour and Oils for a few years now and have found this course to be the most informative and enjoyable course I have come across.

I now have a comprehensive reference source I can turn to at any given time.

My heart-felt thanks to Bob Davies for all the help and inspiration he gives in the lessons - thank you.

Peter from Nottinghamshire, England.

Dear Bob,