Watercolor Books

Discover thousands of *3000 Color Mixing Recipes: Watercolor: The Ultimate Practical Reference to Watercolor Mixes and Dilutions* by Julie Collins. This 144-page spiral-bound paperback teaches intermediate-level color mixing.

*A Watercolor a Day* is ideal for both experienced and amateur watercolorists, providing fun tips and useful methods for playing with shadows and light and layering glazes to produce beautiful hues, create textures, and enhance features. Oscar Asensio. Paperback. 170 pages. 8" x 10". Author - Oscar Asensio.

Learn how easy it is to draw and paint as soon as inspiration strikes. Anywhere, Anytime Art: Watercolor is filled with approachable projects that can be created anywhere, at anytime. It features step-by-step lessons, tips, techniques, and hacks. Author - Barbara Roth.

Explore the medium of gouache in a portable, approachable, and contemporary way. Learn about tools and materials, techniques, and color theory in this easy-to-read, step-by-step guide to gouache painting at home or out and about. Author — Agathe Singer.

Art of Creative Watercolor makes practice feel like play. It's a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the joy of watercolor painting. Includes watercolor techniques, exercises, and more. Danielle Donaldson. Paperback. 144 pages. 8-1/4" x 11". Author - Danielle Donaldson.

Popular Sante Fe nature artist Geninne Zlatkis is well known on Instagram and Pinterest for her charming paintings and collages depicting birds. This book offers for the first time a field guide to her art process. Includes 200 color illustrations and tear-out collage papers. Author — Geninne D. Zlatkis.

Learn to paint vibrant and colorful flowers while mastering how to use color for maximum effect. <cite>Colorways: Watercolor Flowers</cite> is the perfect guide for aspiring artists who want to create color harmony in their paintings. Author - Bley Hack.

A timeless medium gets a modern update in Creative Watercolor. Popular watercolor artist Ana Victoria Calderon guides readers through tutorials, techniques, and projects with step-by-step instructions in a practical yet fun approach. Author - Ana Victoria Calderon.

With *DIY Watercolor Flowers*, learn to paint beautiful watercolor flowers in simple steps with an easy approach to watercolor painting for beginners. Author — Marie Boudon.

Perfect for artists looking to grow beyond the studio, *En Plein Air: Watercolor* introduces beginning artists and fine-art enthusiasts to the core concepts of watercolor painting on location. Author — Ron Stocke.

Beginner's guide with tips and techniques for practical applications in watercolor, including color theory, color mixing, and understanding color relationships.

Learn to create colorful watercolor paintings — no drawing required! In *Fast and Fun Watercolor*, artist Gina Lee Kim guides readers through an approachable, stress-free introduction to watercolor and mixed media. Author — Gina Lee Kim.

Dive into the world of *Modern Watercolor*. This dynamic and inspirational guide will set you down a path of exploration. Learn to effectively use basic techniques and principles to create beautiful, expressive works of art. Author — Kristin Van Leuven.

Learn the fine art of watercolor painting with *Modern Watercolor Botanicals* by Sarah Simon. Providing beginner, intermediate, and advanced instructions, this comprehensive guide includes detailed diagrams and pictures to help you hone your skills.

*Nature Art Workshop* is a great resource for any artist or crafter desiring to combine their artistic talents with their love of nature. Authors — Katie Brooks, Sarah Lorraine Edwards, Allison Hetzell, and Mikko Sumulong.

Don't be intimidated by watercolor painting. No Excuses Watercolor makes learning to work in watercolor a welcoming, fun experience. A variety of painting exercises help you discover easy, new techniques that are perfect for filling the pages of your watercolor sketchbook or art journal. Author — Gina Rossi Armfield.

Your brush can bring sunflowers, orchids, daffodils, lilies and more to life with *Paint Watercolor Flowers* by master watercolorist Birgit O'Connor. Easy-to-follow instructions make flower painting fun and doable for any artist. Birgit O’Connor. Paperback. 144 pages. 8-1/4" x 11". Author — Birgit O'Connor.

Discover different types of art with *Painting & Drawing: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner* by the Editors of GMC. This book teaches new artists how to create with pencils and colored pencils, charcoal, acrylics, watercolors, and oil paints.

Forgo reference photos and discover a more organic way of painting. *Painting Imaginary Flowers* features a simple, three-step approach to creating flowers unique to each artist. Author — Sandrine Pelissier.

Painting the Impressionistic Landscape celebrates the freeing experience of packing up your paints and setting out into nature to paint the beauty that you see. With clear, thoughtful instruction, artist Dustan Knight demonstrates how to paint lively, expressive landscapes in Impressionist style. Author — Dustan Knight.

From domestic companions such as dogs and cats to creatures of the wild such as birds and deer, The Art of Painting Animals shows you how to render your favorite animals in a variety of painting mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Authors — Maury Aaseng, Lorraine Gray, Jason Morgan, Deb Watson, Toni Watts, and Kate Tugwell.

With inspiration, instruction, and professional tips and tricks on virtually every page, "The Art of Watercolor Painting" is nothing short of an all-inclusive resource for both beginning and experienced watercolor artists alike. Authors — Thomas Needham, Ronald Pratt, Helen Tse, Deb Watson, and Nancy Wylie.

Learn how to use color expressively on-location with *The Urban Sketching Handbook: Working with Color*. Author Shari Blaukopf shares essential tips about color-water ratio, achieving bold color, avoiding muddy washes, and more. Author — Shari Blaukopf.

Stay inspired all year long with *Watercolor 365*. Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced watercolorist, you'll learn new ways to make watercolor part of your daily life while building skills, gaining confidence, and achieving creative happiness. Author — Leslie Redhead.

Perfect for beginners, *Watercolor Glue-Resist Wonders* includes everything you need to create your own works of watercolor right away. Author — Becky & Mayer Books.

Add a splash of color to your hand lettering projects. This comprehensive guide on creating colorful watercolor lettering and decorative elements, such as flowers. Modern calligrapher Jess Park covers essential materials and supplies, including how to choose the right paper and brush.

With the help of Watercolor Made Easy: Seascapes & Sunsets, every artist can master ocean waves, ripples, rocks, sand, harbors, boats, and clouds in no time. Author — Thomas Needham.

Discover a wide range of painting styles and techniques for creating watercolor masterpieces. This Walter Foster "Artist Library Series" guide is packed with information to help artists, from beginners to advanced, learn more about watercolor painting. Authors — Barbara Fudurich, Marilyn Grame, Geri Medway, and Lori Simons.

Featuring the beautiful work of Nancy Wylie, each of the four seasons is showcased through a variety of engaging subjects. Author — Ronald Pratt.