A Year in Watercolour
Guide 03 · The whole year
One painting a week, all year.
Our most complete guide: techniques, colour and composition organised into a 52-week sketchbook plan, with seasonal subjects so you always know what to paint next.
- A 52-week plan One exercise a week, building skills in a sensible order.
- Colour you control Mixing, limited palettes and colour harmony.
- Seasonal subjects Blossom, summer light, autumn leaves and winter scenes.
- Keep a sketchbook going Simple habits for painting regularly.
What you get
- A Year in Watercolour — a digital eBook
- Nine chapters, including the full 52-week plan
- Best if you can already paint basic washes
- Digital download
- Nothing is shipped
- Delivered electronically after purchase
Sold by SANOFIL LTD, a company registered in England and Wales (no. 17404749).
Why this guide
Painting once is easy. Painting every week is the hard part.
Most people learn a few techniques and then stop. This guide gives you a 52-week sketchbook plan that builds skills one exercise at a time, with subjects that follow the seasons.
-
One exercise a week
Each week adds one new idea, so you are never learning everything at once.
-
Colour and composition
Limited palettes, colour harmony and simple ways to arrange a picture.
-
Subjects for every season
Blossom, summer light, autumn leaves and winter scenes, planned into the year.
What you receive
A Year in Watercolour
Nine chapters covering the 52-week plan, colour mixing and limited palettes, composition, light and shadow, textures, seasonal subjects, keeping a sketchbook, planning your painting week, and a full worked year.
Questions
Before you buy
Straight answers about what this is, who it suits and how you receive it.
What exactly is included?
A Year in Watercolour as a digital eBook. Nine chapters covering the 52-week plan, colour mixing and limited palettes, composition, light and shadow, textures, seasonal subjects, keeping a sketchbook, planning your painting week, and a full worked year. There is no physical item.
Who is this guide for?
Painters who know the basics and want a structured way to keep painting and improve steadily through the year.
Is it suitable for beginners?
It is our most complete guide and works best if you can already paint basic washes. If you are starting from nothing, begin with First Washes.
Do I need the other Sanofil guides?
Not necessarily. It does not repeat the step-by-step basics of the first guide, so it suits you best if you already have some watercolour experience.
How do I receive my eBook?
Your eBook is delivered electronically after purchase, so there is nothing to wait for in the post. If you have any trouble accessing your download, contact our support team and we will help.
Is this a physical book?
No. This is a digital product only. No printed book or other physical goods will be shipped.
Which paints and paper do I need?
The guide explains what each material does, so you can use widely available student-grade paints and paper. Results vary with materials, paper and practice, and the guide shows you how to adjust.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds for digital products are handled according to our Refund Policy. Please read it before you order, and contact us if anything is unclear.
Inside the guide
9 chapters, in the order you will use them.
No filler and no detours. Each chapter covers one decision or one job, then hands you on to the next.
- The 52-Week Plan How the year is organised
- Colour Mixing and Limited Palettes More colour from fewer paints
- Composition Simple ways to arrange a picture
- Light and Shadow Where the light falls
- Textures Dry brush, lifting and spatter
- Seasonal Subjects What to paint through the year
- Keeping a Sketchbook Small habits that last
- Planning Your Painting Week Fitting painting into real life
- A Full Year, Worked Through Every week of the plan
How it works in practice
One year, four seasons of painting
The plan divides the year into four parts, each with its own subjects and one new skill to master.
-
Spring
Fresh colour
Blossom, new leaves and soft skies.
-
Summer
Light and shadow
Bright days, strong shadows and water.
-
Autumn
Warm palettes
Leaves, fruit and rich, earthy colour.
-
Winter
Values and quiet scenes
Bare trees, snow and limited palettes.
An honest fit check
Is this the right guide for you?
A good fit if…
- You can paint basic washes and want to keep going
- You want a plan that tells you what to paint next
- You want to improve colour and composition steadily
Probably not if…
- You have never painted — begin with guide 01
- You only want nature subjects step by step — that is guide 02
The Sanofil guides
Three guides, one path.
Each guide stands on its own. Together they take you from your first wash to a full year of painting.
Guide 01 · Watercolour basics
First Washes
The basics of watercolour, step by step.
Guide 02 · Painting nature
Painting Nature in Watercolour
Leaves, flowers and simple landscapes.
-
Guide 03 · The whole year
A Year in Watercolour
The complete guide, with a 52-week sketchbook plan.
Ready when you are
Plan once. Paint all year.
A Year in Watercolour is a digital guide you can start reading as soon as you have it — nothing to wait for in the post.
- Digital eBook, delivered electronically after purchase
- No physical goods are shipped
- Sold by SANOFIL LTD, registered in England and Wales
Takes you to the purchase button at the top of this page.
Sanofil guides are provided for general educational and informational purposes. Painting results vary with materials, practice and individual skill, and no particular outcome is guaranteed.