Modern Watercolor Botanicals

A Creative Workshop in Watercolor, Gouache and Ink

Simon Sarah

"Modern Watercolor Botanicals: A Creative Workshop in Watercolor, Gouache, & Ink" explores the wonderful world of watercolour and introduces the modern incorporation of gouache and ink into your artistic repertoire. With an elegant spiral binding and layflat design, the book features: lessons with detailed instructions for three skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced; over 100 pieces of traceable artwork, so no drawing experience is required; and easy-to-understand diagrams, pictures and instructions. Each lesson builds upon skills learned in the previous lessons. "Why Art?" essays explore the joys, challenges and inherent value in artistic pursuit. Each botanically based lesson offers instruction at three different skill levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Learn to paint eucalyptus wreaths, shape olive branches, detail wildflowers, tint fine-lined blooms, shade tropical leaves and more!

About the Author

Sarah Simon is the designer, artist illustrator, and author of "The Mint Gardener". Based in Seattle, Washington, Sarah creates and teaches lush watercolours inspired by the colours and textures in her urban garden.

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