Doug’s Watercolor Painting Book

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By Simms Stenhouse ’54

Published Jan. 21, 2016

(ECKO Publishing) This book, for the beginning exhibitor or entrepreneur in the art world, is designed to help watercolor artists with tips from Stenhouse’s method as an artist. The book is divided into five parts: how to select the correct subject to paint, how to paint a transparent watercolor painting, how to mat and frame your paintings, how to exhibit your paintings, and how to market your paintings. Stenhouse worked in architecture and aerospace, and then took over management of an energy conservation consulting firm. He now focuses on his career in watercolors. 

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