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Watercolor Workbook
25 Beginner Botanical Projects on Premium Watercolor Paper
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This workbook is ideal for adults new to watercolor painting or hobbyists seeking approachable projects to develop their skills. It suits those who appreciate floral and botanical subjects and want to enjoy a calming, structured artistic experience at home.
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Build your watercolour skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolour paper!
Learn to watercolour with confidence using this watercolour workbook for adults, featuring 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly projects printed on premium watercolour paper!
This easy-to-use watercolour workbook for adults includes unique and elegant flower and nature sketches that are ready for you to paint—no drawing skills required. Each page offers clear, step-by-step instructions so you can confidently learn to watercolour and complete each project to match the quality of the author's example.
This watercolour workbook for adults includes:
- An introduction to fundamental watercolour techniques
- 25 projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolour art paper—no colour bleed-through!
- Easy-to-follow instructions that can be completed in 30 minutes or less
- Beautiful floral and plant artwork, including wild roses, poppies, sunflowers, buttercups, dandelions, and more
- Suggested paints and brushes so you can start painting right away
Artist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has inspired thousands of people to discover the joy of watercolour painting. Designed for beginners and hobbyists alike, this watercolour workbook for adults makes it easy to relax, unwind, and create stunning botanical paintings at home. With 25 step-by-step projects and professional-quality watercolour paper, it's the perfect watercolour workbook for adults who want to learn to watercolour with new techniques, build confidence, and enjoy the meditative art of painting.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781950968268
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 April 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Blue Star Press
Illustration: drawings
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 254.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 68
About the Author
Sarah Simon, aka @themintgardener, is a designer, artist, illustrator, and author of Modern Watercolor Botanicals and The Plant Lady. Based in Seattle, Washington, Sarah creates and teaches lush watercolors inspired by the colors and textures in her urban garden.
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