Hilary Page has written three books, published by Watson-Guptill. (widely available.) The books are "Watercolor Right from the Start", "Color Right from the Start" and "Hilary Page's Guide to Watercolor Paints". Autographed copies may be purchased directly from the author. orderform Hilary Page's Guide to Watercolor Paints" now comes with regular updates.

Watercolor Right from the Start (1992) Now in its fifth printing this seasoned best seller provides progressive lessons in seeing and painting and is ideal for beginners and painters of all levels including teachers. The book covers watercolor starting with preliminary "value" drawings, how to lay in wet on wet and graded washes, color mixing, tips and short cuts, also composition and design. Readers are shown how to see in terms of simple forms so they can portray any subject. The chapter on PERSPECTIVE is particularly clearly explained and illustrated. The book contains a wealth of information. Lessons are presented in the form of step by step demonstrations so readers can learn as they paint landscapes, seascapes, florals, buildings, still life. Click here for the "Watercolor Right from the Start" paint conversion chart.
Watson-Guptill: Full color: 144 pages: $20.0 signed (paperback)

Color Right from the Start (1994) This beautifully illustrated book already in its second printing is for artists of all levels.. Although primarily for the watercolor painter, those working in other mediums such as acrylics and oils will also find the book useful. It includes progressive lessons in seeing and understanding color, easy, proven methods for mixing any color ranging from the brilliant to the subtle neutrals and many step by step demonstrations showing paintings from start to finish. The book contains information on color theory, simultaneous contrast, and vision as it relates to painting. Quite complex material that is invaluable for the artist is made easy to understand. Click here for the "Color Right from the Start" paint conversion chart.
Watson-Guptill: Full color:144 pages: $20 signed (paperback)

Hilary Page's Guide to Watercolor Paints (1997) will SAVE YOU MONEY because you will avoid buying duplicate paints from varied brands that maybe are on an instructor's supply list, and also because you will avoid buying bad paints. The book will easily pay for itself from the money saved!
This definitive, up to date, buyers Guide rates each paint according to the "Ten Desirable Paint Qualities" including light fastness, with visual samples of nearly 1, 500 paints from the following brands: Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Schmincke, Fragonard-Pebeo, Rowney, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Old Holland, Sennelier, Grumbacher, Blockx, M.C. Graham, Academy, Impellist Sakura, Da Vinci, Shiva, Georgian, Cotman, Maimeri, and Koi Sakura; plus brief information on Yarka, Pelican, Lukas, Pentel, Linel, and Niji. A comprehensive Master Triangle of paints and pigments serves as a key to the book and the complete manufacturer's paint index makes the book very user friendly.
"Hilary Page's Guide to Watercolor Paints" also provides "Convenience Lists" that tabulate staining, textural, transparent, opaque and two-tone paints together with suggested palettes. Useful information is included on pigments including toxicity, the latest ASTM ratings and reflectance curves for quantifiable color evaluation. The pictorial historical background makes entertaining reading. Altogether the book is an invaluable resource and a "must" for every artist!
Please note: Available over the internet ( www.hilarypage.com ), as an added bonus, is an Update'00 that covers paints that have recently been upgraded or introduced (since publication) from the following brands: American Journey, Cotman, Daniel Smith, Holbein, MaimeriBlu, Rowney, Venezia. It is intended that buyers print out "Update '00" and store it, together with future updates, within the covers of the Guide.
As the author, it is my wish that "Hilary Page's Guide to Watercolor Paints" will make your paint purchasing easier, better informed and more enjoyable as you buy the best paints possible to suit your particular style and budget. Happy Painting! orderform
Watson-Guptill Publications (1997): Full color: 176 pages: paperback: $21 (signed)