Ink and Wash Florals: Stunning Botanical Projects in Watercolor and Ink

Description

Combining her passion for teaching with her mastery of both mediums, Camilla Damsbo Brix introduces budding artists to the whimsical beauty of watercolor, with the definition that ink offers, through 22 step-by-step floral compositions so exquisite they won't believe how easy they are to make. Camilla gives insight into the respective fundamentals of ink and wash through basic techniques and preparatory sketches, where artists will learn crucial things like the difference between wet on wet and wet on dry, varying lines while inking, observational sketching of flowers and capturing harmonious floral compositions. Additionally, with a chapter entirely dedicated to sharing art with loved ones and with a larger artistic community, everyone will be well on their way to confidently and consistently blossoming in their practice. With Camilla's gentle guidance, readers will be inking and painting classics like roses, lilacs and daisies, as well as annual beauties like dahlias, cosmos and sunflowers and lesser-known species like plumerias, gerberas and hellebores. This book has something for everyone, be it watercolor lovers trying to explore ink and vice versa, beginners wishing to grasp the intricacies of mixed media, or artists looking to strengthen their skills with elegant compositions they can proudly display. This book contains 22 projects and 22 photos + step-by-steps.

Camilla Damsbo Brix is a teacher and artist who leads courses on line and wash through in-person classes; she also teaches on her own website and Skillshare, where she has close to 5k students. Camilla has notably been profiled on The Pigeon Letters and has nearly 60k followers on Instagram. She currently lives in Soroe, Denmark.

"This is more than a guide--it's permission to loosen up and play in the wild nature of earth's organic gifts. The approachable, easy-to-follow steps lead to freedom to explore and welcomed self-expression." -- Peggy Dean, artist, bestselling author of Botanical Line Drawing and founder of The Pigeon Letters "If you've been looking to push yourself and experiment with new techniques, this is a great place to start! The instructions are super helpful and so much fun!" -- Becca Courtice, artist and founder of The Happy Ever Crafter "This book is full of helpful techniques. It's a beautiful way to learn sketching and integrating watercolor and ink!" -- Jenna Rainey, artist, educator and author of Everyday Watercolor