{"product_id":"watercolor-a-challenge-1957-leonard-brooks-reinhold-art-instruction-book","title":"Watercolor … A Challenge (1957) | Leonard Brooks | Reinhold Art Instruction Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"839\" class=\"\"\u003eMeet your new studio companion—\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eWatercolor … A Challenge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by acclaimed Canadian artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eLeonard Brooks\u003c\/strong\u003e. First published in 1957, this richly illustrated manual pushes painters beyond “happy accidents” into purposeful, expressive brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"839\" class=\"\"\u003eBrooks breaks down value studies, compositional planning, sky \u0026amp; sea techniques, and quick on‑location sketches with more than \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e250 diagrams, thumbnails, and step‑by‑step progress images\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you’re a weekend hobbyist or a seasoned plein‑air pro, you’ll find fresh inspiration in Brooks’ candid “challenges” at the end of every chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e Leonard Brooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"910\"\u003ePublisher \/ Year\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 in H × 8 in W × 0.5 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Instruction – Watercolor Painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : Good vintage. Dust‑jacket edge wear, small chips; binding sound; pages clean \u0026amp; bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eHands‑on demos from a Royal Canadian Navy war artist \u0026amp; lifelong instructor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eMid‑century layout with full‑page plates, value thumbnails, and transparent overlays that reveal Brooks’ compositional grids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eA perfect gift for watercolorists, art‑school grads, or collectors of 1950s design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eFree U.S. shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e included in the price—no surprises at checkout!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1771\" class=\"\"\u003eDisclaimer: The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved. They may show signs of wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1957\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout Reading Vintage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2188\" class=\"\"\u003eWe’re a small, Mid‑Michigan shop rescuing well‑loved books and getting them back into readers’ hands. Every order ships in clean, recycled‑content packaging with a free bookmark—thank you for supporting sustainable book‑hunting!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62460685844850,"sku":"lng1791382761497","price":26.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6912\/8818\/files\/watercolor-a-challenge-1957-leonard-brooks-reinhold-art-instruction-book_1.jpg?v=1791382769","url":"https:\/\/www.foxtailmeadow.shop\/products\/watercolor-a-challenge-1957-leonard-brooks-reinhold-art-instruction-book","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}