Modern Watercolor Botanicals: A Creative Workshop in Watercolor, Gouache, & Ink explores the wonderful world of watercolor and introduces the modern incorporation of gouache and ink into your artistic repertoire for hours of creative engagement and enjoyment.
Each botanically-based lesson offers instruction at three different skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Learn to paint eucalyptus wreaths, shape olive branches, detail wildflowers, tint fine-lined blooms, shade tropical leaves, and more!
Lessons in Modern Watercolor Botanicals include:
- Instruction for three different skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced
- Easy-to-understand diagrams, pictures, and instructions
- Each lesson builds upon skills learned in the previous lessons
- Over 100 pieces of traceable artwork, no drawing experience required
- An innovative approach to composition and color theory, with practical application
- Lessons that promote focus and mindfulness as you create to reduce the stress of daily life and enhance enjoyment of the artistic process
- All you need to know to create frame-worthy masterpieces and thoughtful gifts
- Prompts, challenges and ideas to take your creativity to the next level
Sarah’s extensive teaching experience shines in each page of Modern Watercolor Botanicals, with advice to answer the questions common to watercolor artists at all levels:
- What tools do I need?
- How do I mix interesting colors?
- How do I create shape, movement, and definition in my piece?
- How do I find my own creative style?
Delve into Modern Watercolor Botanicals to develop your skills and form your own unique artistic approach in the world of modern watercolors!
Praise
First of all, Sarah's gorgeous presentation throughout this book stands on its own and is a work of art in itself. Like.. you know that excited feeling of seeing something that screams eye candy and it almost punches you in the stomach? That’s how I feel when I look through this book. Now that that's out of the way... If you're thinking about experimenting with watercolor and/or gouache, look no further. Sarah's stunning imagery paired with thorough and extensive direction will bring you back again and again. It's a must-have staple for both beginners, hobbyists, and professional creatives.
– Peggy Dean of @thepigeonletters
LOVE THIS BOOK! It provides beautifully thorough instructions on how to paint watercolor florals with skills that can be applied to other, non floral subjects. It is awesome to see the steps Sarah uses to create beautiful flowers. I especially love that there are traceable pieces with perforated pages for those of us not as confident in our drawing skills but who still want to paint pretty things. An extra bonus are the “why art” pages. They’re like mini self care lessons mixed in with art! I can’t wait to read each and every word.
– Sarah Smith, Amazon Review | 5 Stars
Approachable, practical, and beautiful. A unique watercolor book!! Preordered this as soon as it was announced! If you’re looking into getting into watercolor this is THE book for you. This book was made with pure soul and it shows. It’s beautifully crafted and curated and the knowledge it contains is far worth more than I spent on this book. I love the organization and in depth detail that went into every page. The techniques are structured clearly and well organized. I’m so excited to learn and grow in skill with this book! If you’re on the fence just buy it. This would also make a beautiful gift to anyone looking into getting into watercolor, it’s great for all skill levels. I would highly recommend.
– AnnaPanda, Amazon Review | 5 Stars
Great watercolour book! This is a fantastic book. I’ve learnt so much. I’ve been using watercolour, self taught for a couple of years and got a number of books on the subject. This is the best of all of them. I’ve had a number of problems when using watercolours which this book has helped me to over come. The techniques in this book are in effect a foundation in watercolours. Perfect for beginners or like me self taught. She even describes how to prime your brush, never mentioned in other books. Simplistic yes, but it changed the way I paint. I’ve had many aha moments with this book.
Also it is so beautiful to look at and the spiral binding means you don’t struggle with keeping a page open. Thank you to the author for a wonderful book.
– M. Hands, Amazon Review | 5 Stars
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