Modern Watercolor Botanicals

Explore the wonderful world of watercolour and introduces the modern incorporation of gouache and ink into your artistic repertoire. Each botanically-based lesson offers instruction at three different skill levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced.

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Unwind and get creative as you learn all about watercolour painting—one of the fastest-growing activities for everyday adults looking for a hobby to relax and relieve stress easily!



Modern Watercolour Botanicals is a comprehensive guide for all skill levels—beginner to advanced—that teaches everything you need to know about watercolour using easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions.



Learn how to paint and advance your skills using beautiful, traceable artwork, including detailed wildflowers, shade tropical leaves, eucalyptus wreaths, and more.



Lessons in Modern Watercolour Botanicals include:





• Instructions for every skill level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced • Easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions

• Each lesson builds upon skills learned in the previous lessons

• 15 pieces of traceable artwork to paint. No drawing experience required!

• Lessons that promote focus and mindfulness and help you reduce stress through the 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



Author Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), a Seattle-based artist who leads sold-out watercolour workshops across the U.S., shares everything she teaches her students in this book.





She also answers some of the most common questions from watercolour artists at all levels:

• What tools do I need?

• How do I mix exciting colours?

• How do I create shape, movement, and definition in my piece?

• How do I find my own creative style?



Delve into Modern Watercolour Botanicals to develop your skills and form your own unique artistic approach to the world of modern watercolour!