Hello, Watercolor!: Creative Techniques and Inspiring Projects for the Beginning Artist

"Hello, Watercolor! is a fresh and contemporary approach to painting watercolors. This handbook-style guide provides concise, easy-to-digest information that is organized systematically for quick-and-easy access and includes step-by-step projects to get aspiring artists excited about watercolors. Aspiring artists will immediately be able to apply the techniques they learn to paint origami animals, luscious florals, whimsical fish, state and country shapes, sparkling glass shards, and more. So much more than just a basic introduction to watercolor painting, Hello, Watercolor! is a reference that artists will turn to again and again for information and inspiration"--
Hello, Watercolor! offers a fresh approach to painting watercolors with concise and accessible information. Aspiring artists will immediately be able to apply the techniques they learn on these pages to more than 15 exciting step-by-step projects, from painting origami animals, sparkling glass shards, and beautiful alphabets to producing luscious florals and fanciful unicorns. This inspirational handbook includes swatches for substitutions, popular color palettes and recipes for mixing, monthly challenges, templates, and ideas for sharing work. Projects include a list of techniques with cross-referencesEach project includes watercolors used with swatches so readers can make substitutions easilyPopular color palettes and color &;recipes&; for foolproof mixing12 monthly challenges with daily or weekly prompts to inspire painting all year longTemplates to trace and paint for some projectsIdeas to share work and connect with others (e.g., Instagram)
Instagram star Jeannie Dickson has created a modern and inviting introduction to watercolor painting that aspiring artists will turn to again and again on their creative journey. Hello, Watercolor! offers a fresh approach to painting watercolors with concise and accessible information. Aspiring artists and journalers will immediately be able to apply the techniques they learn on these pages&;including brush lettering&;to more than 15 exciting step-by-step projects, from painting origami animals, sparkling glass shards, and beautiful alphabets to producing luscious florals and fanciful unicorns. Among the features that make this handbook both a valuable learning tool and source of inspiration: Projects include a list of techniques with cross-referencesEach project includes watercolors used with swatches so readers can make substitutions easilyPopular color palettes and color &;recipes&; for foolproof mixing12 monthly challenges with daily or weekly prompts to inspire painting all year longTemplates to trace and paint for some projectsIdeas to share work and connect with others (e.g., Instagram)