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Everyday Watercolor

Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days
By Jenna Rainey
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Everyday Watercolor by Jenna Rainey guides readers through a 30-day journey to master the art of watercolour painting. With step-by-step lessons, it encourages budding artists to experiment with colours and techniques, gradually building skills and confidence. The book offers insights into composition and design, making it a perfect companion for both beginners and those looking to refine their craft.
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This book may appeal to you if you're eager to explore your creative side through the vibrant world of watercolour painting. Designed for beginners and experienced artists alike, it offers a fun and structured approach to cultivating your skills with easy-to-follow daily exercises.

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A contemporary paint-every-day watercolour guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces.

A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces.

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Everyday Watercolor is a contemporary paint-every-day guide that dives into foundational strokes and patterns, progressively building new skills over 30 days to help you create finished pieces.

This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists, those keen to enhance their skills, and visual creatives. From strokes to shapes, the book covers the basics, helping painters gain confidence in themselves while providing inspiration to develop their own style throughout the course.

Featuring colourful contemporary art from Mon Voir design agency founder and Instagram trendsetter Jenna Rainey, Everyday Watercolor offers a fresh perspective, painting watercolor in a whole new light.

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Everyday Watercolor by Jenna Rainey is praised for transforming complex art techniques into an approachable resource for aspiring artists. Reviewers commend Rainey for effectively sharing her expertise in an inspiring and accessible manner, allowing both newcomers and enthusiasts to enjoy and explore the art of watercolour painting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780399579721

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.

Illustration: Full colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 209.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 250g

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About the Author

Jenna Rainey is an artist, self-taught designer, and author of Everyday Watercolor and Everyday Watercolor Flowers. As a surface pattern designer, her work has been seen on products in stores like Staples, Target, Office Depot, and more. Rainey specializes in watercolor, calligraphy, and other hand-drawn designs. She shares her talent and teaches the world how to paint on her YouTube channel, at her in-person workshops, and through her books.

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