Since 1991, this guide has been a studio essential for every watercolorist who wants to buy the right paint-the first time around. Now completely and revised and updated, the Wilcox Guide to the Best Watercolor Paints features all-new information on literally thousands of watercolor paints. Sorted by color, each tube of paint is subjected to the same tests for lightfastness, toxicity and overall performance. Full-color examples of each paint's hue at varying degrees of dilution are shown, so artists can choose the best paint brand and color for their needs. A buyer's guide to more than 2,000 watercolor paints; features full-color comparisons of each paint's charactistics.