Discover your inner artist and deep connection with nature with this striking project book on the basics of watercolour from Inga Buividavice.
Wild Watercolour
starts with an introduction to the basic techniques of watercolour, coaching you for painting success by showing you
how to recreate nature’s wildlife and habitats
.
Experience how the practical medium of painting in watercolour can connect us to inner and outer nature, and be freeing, joyful and wild!
Each step-by-step project introduces a new watercolour technique.
Learn the basics with guided exercises showing you how to depict your favourite animals in watercolour, including:
Dry brush on wet effect – red pandas
Wet brush on wet effect – beetles
Glazing – ladybirds
Blooms – hare silhouettes
Pulling technique – frogs
Watercolour and ink – koi fish
Using masking tape – snake
Using different textures – turtles
Expressive features – flamingos
Using space – dolphins
Different brush strokes – chameleons
Painting patterns – butterflies
With mindful reflections on the
meditative benefits of watercolour
, experiment and develop your skills, all whilst taking inspiration from the world around you. Once you’ve learned the power of the paintbrush, let your creativity blossom by stumbling into nature! This stunning project book guides you to become an independent watercolourist, painting what you see when the meditative moment strikes.
Learn the calming art of watercolour, connect with your inner artist and be inspired by the wonderful wildlife all around you. Create a space of mindful calm as you settle down with your brush and paper and learn how watercolour can
open up a world of serenity, creativity and appreciation of nature.