Watercolor the Easy Way: Step-by-Step Tutorials for 50 Beautiful Motifs Including Plants, Flowers, Animals & More

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With Watercolor the Easy Way, your watercolouring creativity is about to be released! Quickly learn the fundamentals of colour mixing, brushstrokes, and more. Then move right ahead to success, thanks to a selection of 50 stunning pictures to paint. Best of all, the projects can be completed in 30 minutes! From beautiful botanicals and fabulous florals to animals and trendy designs, the projects are approachable and fun, and there's something for every style. Each of the 50 simple tutorials is broken down into key steps so you can clearly see how to begin your painting, layer colour, and add detail. Also included are hand-drawn patterns you can trace onto your watercolour pad, brush recommendations, helpful tips, and colour palettes to try. The lessons here introduce you to the magic of watercolour, spark your creativity, and provide you with a place to explore and discover your inner artist. AUTHOR: Sara Berrenson (Santa Monica, CA) is a painter and illustrator who's collaborated with such brands as West Elm, Pottery Barn Kids, Trader Joe's, and Mattel. SELLING POINTS: . Instant gratification: projects that can be completed in 30 minutes with surprisingly professional results . A fresh approach that's non-intimidating for beginners, coloring fans, and crafty adults - featuring quick, delightful paintings . There's something for every style in this mix of gorgeous projects: trendy designs, botanicals, animals

Sara Berrenson is a Southern California watercolor artist who has a rapidly growing licensing program, including gift, home decor, stationery, greeting cards, fabrics, and more. She has designed for globally-recognized brands, including Trader Joe's and Mattel. Her items can be found at West Elm, Pottery Barn Kids, Target, HomeGoods, Nordstrom Rack, Bed Bath & Beyond, HSN, and specialty gift stores. When not painting in her studio, Sara can be found taking photographs at the flower mart or scouring flea markets for antique furniture and vintage finds. Better Day Books was founded on the belief that all people are creative and that doing things by hand is inherently good for us. We believe in the power of books to teach and inspire creative ideas that lead to a better life for ourselves, our families, and our communities.