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Creative Watercolor Workbook
Expressive Exercises and Imaginative Painting Projects
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Learn how to watercolour-in and create dynamic, original art using easy techniques with this interactive workbook. A practical companion book to the bestselling Creative Abstract Watercolor by Kate Rebecca Leach. With high-quality art paper pages, this interactive workbook provides simple exercises and projects for absolute beginners...
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See moreDiscover tips and tricks with a variety of projects; you'll learn to use color, texture, and contrast to create stunning art. The project pages are on bound-in watercolor paper and perforated, allowing you to easily remove finished paintings from the book and place them on display.
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Learn how to watercolour-in and create dynamic, original art using easy techniques with this interactive workbook. A practical companion book to the bestselling Creative Abstract Watercolor by Kate Rebecca Leach. With high-quality art paper pages, this interactive workbook provides simple exercises and projects for absolute beginners to get started in painting.
Explore techniques, tips, and tricks to create your own vibrant art with help on composition and ideas for mixed media concepts. Get started today—practice, play, and paint with the Creative Abstract Watercolor Workbook and discover new levels of creativity and expression for your art.
Author: Kate Rebecca Leach is the talented artist and designer with over 200k followers on Instagram under her Essoldo Design moniker (@essoldodesign). She has a large platform that is growing rapidly. Running workshops and attending events, Kate regularly teaches artists and non-artists alike how to enjoy abstract watercolour. She lives in Hertfordshire, England.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781446318058
Publisher: David & Charles
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: David & Charles
Illustration: 550 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 273.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Kate Rebecca Leach is the talented artist and designer with over 200k followers on Instagram under her Essoldo Design moniker (@essoldodesign). She has a large platform that is growing rapidly. Running workshops and attending events, Kate regularly teaches artists and non-artists alike how to enjoy abstract watercolor. She lives in Hertfordshire, England.
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