--- product_id: 338482584 title: "The Complete Watercolorist's Essential N" price: "839 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/338482584-the-complete-watercolorists-essential-n store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Comprehensive techniques & creative principles 288 pages of expert watercolor wisdom Practical brush & color mastery tips The Complete Watercolorist's Essential N **Price:** 839 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock your inner artist with the ultimate watercolor bible! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Complete Watercolorist's Essential N - **How much does it cost?** 839 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/338482584-the-complete-watercolorists-essential-n) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Reference:** A 10th-anniversary edition packed with enduring tips, techniques, and inspiration. - • **Trusted by Thousands:** 4.8-star rating from 1,299 reviews proves its value for beginners and pros alike. - • **Dual-Volume Powerhouse:** Combines two best-selling guides for landscapes and essentials in one hardcover edition. - • **Creative Process Amplifier:** Encourages experimentation with DIY projects and innovative practice methods. - • **Master Watercolor Fundamentals:** Clear, principle-based guidance that elevates your painting skills beyond rules. ## Overview The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook is a 288-page hardcover guide by Gordon MacKenzie, blending two acclaimed North Light Books titles into one comprehensive resource. Published in 2011, it offers principle-driven techniques, practical tips, and creative exercises designed to boost both beginner and experienced watercolorists. With a stellar 4.8-star rating from over 1,200 reviews, this edition remains a must-have for anyone serious about mastering watercolor painting. ## Description This special 10th-anniversary collection combines two of the best-loved North Light watercolor guides available: The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook and The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook: Landscapes. Clarifying and simplifying the various aspects of painting with watercolor, Gordon MacKenzie's The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook will encourage and challenge you with new possibilities. Rather than a list of rules, this is a collection of principles, concepts and general information designed to expand your creative process. Mackenzie shares with you tips, techniques, ideas and lessons for a sure path to creative fulfillment and better watercolor paintings. Review: 隠れた名著かも - 日本のこの手の本は、その多くがテクニックとかモチーフなど、偏りが激しく感じていたので、一冊も買ってません。この著書はこんなことまで！！と思うほど丁寧（例; ブラシストロークの練習には、安いクラフト紙に水だけで描くと良い）に、広範囲にわたる解説がされています。水彩画の初心者さんには、ぜひ手にとって欲しいと思います。内容は全て英語で書かれていますが、難しい表現はほとんどないと思います。挑戦してみてはいかがでしょうか？ Review: An Essential and Inspiring Guide for Every Watercolor Artist - The Complete Watercolorist’s Essential Notebook is a substantial, information-packed book that truly lives up to its name. It covers virtually everything you could ever want to know about watercolor and more. If there is one book to add to your watercolor or art collection, this is it. Not only is it incredibly informative, but it is also inspiring and encouraging. I truly wish I had discovered this book sooner. It answers nearly every question a beginner, as well as more experienced artists, might have. As someone newer to watercolor, I especially appreciated the chapters on choosing the right colors, since they clarified many things I had been confused about. The sections on selecting brushes are equally helpful, and I loved the DIY projects and tutorials scattered throughout the book, such as making your own palette and learning how to properly stretch paper. There are also excellent practical tips, like practicing brush strokes with water on brown wrapping/packing paper instead of paint so materials are not wasted. The book is filled with techniques, thoughtful explanations, and many small tips and tricks that make it a pleasure to read and revisit. It is an excellent reference that I know I will return to often. I only wish it were also available in a digital format. ## Features - Category Type: Painting & Printing - Author: Gordon MacKenzie - ISBN: 9781440309052 - Binding: Hardcover - Book Language: English - Publisher: North Light Books - Number of Pages: 288 - Dimensions: 27.94 x 21.59 x 2.79 cm - Publication Year: 2011 - Product Weight: 1.36 kg ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #154,914 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #187 in Watercolor Painting #4,856 in Crafts & Hobbies #12,155 in Education Studies & Teaching | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,299 Reviews | ## Images ![The Complete Watercolorist's Essential N - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SOU-JEeXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 隠れた名著かも *by A***ー on 14 November 2019* 日本のこの手の本は、その多くがテクニックとかモチーフなど、偏りが激しく感じていたので、一冊も買ってません。この著書はこんなことまで！！と思うほど丁寧（例; ブラシストロークの練習には、安いクラフト紙に水だけで描くと良い）に、広範囲にわたる解説がされています。水彩画の初心者さんには、ぜひ手にとって欲しいと思います。内容は全て英語で書かれていますが、難しい表現はほとんどないと思います。挑戦してみてはいかがでしょうか？ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Essential and Inspiring Guide for Every Watercolor Artist *by M***O on 18 December 2025* The Complete Watercolorist’s Essential Notebook is a substantial, information-packed book that truly lives up to its name. It covers virtually everything you could ever want to know about watercolor and more. If there is one book to add to your watercolor or art collection, this is it. Not only is it incredibly informative, but it is also inspiring and encouraging. I truly wish I had discovered this book sooner. It answers nearly every question a beginner, as well as more experienced artists, might have. As someone newer to watercolor, I especially appreciated the chapters on choosing the right colors, since they clarified many things I had been confused about. The sections on selecting brushes are equally helpful, and I loved the DIY projects and tutorials scattered throughout the book, such as making your own palette and learning how to properly stretch paper. There are also excellent practical tips, like practicing brush strokes with water on brown wrapping/packing paper instead of paint so materials are not wasted. The book is filled with techniques, thoughtful explanations, and many small tips and tricks that make it a pleasure to read and revisit. It is an excellent reference that I know I will return to often. I only wish it were also available in a digital format. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this book *by K***S on 27 September 2019* I've only just become interested in watercolours after using acrylics for years. I wanted a good introduction but not beginner level. I heard about this book from a YouTube video. It was not an advertisement, the artist just mentioned the book so I looked it up, the reviews were good, so I sent for it. I'm not disappointed. The book offers good all round advice but also shortcuts that make the process quicker and easier while producing professional results. If you want a side line earning from watercolour, this is going to help you get your goal. If you want to paint just for yourself, and be proud of your efforts, this is your book. The guy knows what he's talking about. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook: A treasury of watercolor secrets discovered through decades of painting and expe rimentation - Watercolour: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner - The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook - Keep Painting!: A Treasury of Tips to Inspire Your Watercolor Painting Adventure --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/338482584-the-complete-watercolorists-essential-n](https://www.desertcart.no/products/338482584-the-complete-watercolorists-essential-n) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*