Author(s): Inga Buividavice

Art and Design

Discover your inner artist and deep connection with nature with this striking project book on the basics of watercolour from Inga Buividavice.

This simple guide book starts with the beginner basics of watercolour art techniques, 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.

A book for anyone who wants to learn the calming art of watercolour, connect with their inner artist and be inspired by the wonderful wildlife all around us. 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.