Watercolor Books
Clear, beginner-friendly resources that support your real-life watercolor practice.
The Watercolor Dictionary: A Practical Reference for Watercolor Artists — by Mary Moreno
Did you know? Understanding watercolor terms is the simplest way to move forward on your watercolor journey.
- The Watercolor Dictionary explains common terms and techniques in simple, beginner-friendly language.
- With the Dictionary at your side, watercolor painting feels purposeful instead of confusing.
- Especially for beginners, but a useful resource at every stage of practice.
- Available in paperback and hardcover.
👩🏻🎨 About the Author
Mary Moreno is a self-taught watercolor artist, educator, and author of beginner-focused resources designed to make watercolor feel clear, accessible, and meaningful.
Mary wrote the book she wished was available when she was learning watercolor. Knowing watercolor terms improves skill progression and contributes to that sense of ease artists feel as they sit down to paint.
Through Mary Moreno Studio, she shares free project tutorials, skill-based resources, and a flexible, joy-centered approach to learning watercolor.
📚 Mary's Watercolor Book Recommendations
Click below for beginner-friendly watercolor book reviews and curated themed book roundups that I share on the Mary Moreno Studio blog.
