Watercolor Workbook: 25 Beginner Botanical Projects on Premium Watercolor Paper (Watercolor Workbook Series)

I can't create a picture worth a damn but I enjoy making pretty things. This was an absolutely perfect introduction for watercoloring for me. I have enjoyed the entire process, reading the instructions to outlining the pictures to the actual painting. The author gives easy to follow instructions and a relatively simple and forgiving list of supplies to get started. Her recommended supplies for the entire book: #1 round brush #4 round brush 01 or 02 Micron Pigma waterproof pen Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolor tube paints in: Lemon Yellow Yellow Ochre Alizeran Crimson Burnt Sienna Cobalt Blue White (any) Ivory Black Oxide of Chromium (professional) Payne's Gray (professional) Optional extras - Perylene Maroon and Perylene Violet. There are some good discount art supply stores online to get the paints at halfish price so it's not a bad investment if you try to stick with the recommendations. The paper quality feels hefty and easy to work with and the designs are aesthetically pleasing without being too complex or too boring. She walks you through every step with clear instructions and provides examples. The painting pieces themselves are big and one-sided so you could cut them out, crop and frame. She encourages experimentation and having fun, and her writing feels like you're painting with a friend. I think this is a good buy for any creative type, professional or novice. My mother has a disability affecting her grip and dexterity, and I think she could use this book to paint. She's creative but as her issues have progressed is easily discouraged to try new art hobbies. This is relatively easy and still sophisticated. I might outline some of the sketches for her, show her a couple tricks and let her have at it. You DONT HAVE TO PAINT IN THE LINES to be pretty. I've pre-ordered Sarah's next book and want her to make a dozen more please. If the author reads this I have some ideas for a version of your workbook that is even more accessible for folks with impaired vision or dexterity. Have the drawings already outlined black, perhaps ever so slightly bold for better contrast. Keep an even simpler color palette with less need to mix. Include more examples of loose and undefined boundaries. Show how going outside the lines can be pretty. Keep the boho, soft floral aesthetic that lean slightly simpler in shapes. (the illustrations are gorgeous) Perforate the pages to make it easy to detach. Maybe a spiral binding for even easier use. Increase the text size and contrast. Include a larger avatar/finished example. Recommend brushes that are more ergonomic, maybe a round brush with a fatter handle. I've gone down the Amazon rabbithole and so far there hasn't been a workbook quite like this. I am a fan!

I so love this book! You paint in it alongside the author and she gives great tips and helpful color ideas. I am new to watercolor and I purchased this to help me feel more confident in the world of painting. I bought three brushes she recommended and some paint and I was on my way. Having this book felt like I had a guide helping me along. It's ok to be messy or not know what you are doing. That is the purpose of the book, just to help you feel more confident and give you ideas.

This workbook is incredible. I have a craft problem and many times will order a kit or item I never pick up after one time. Not this! I am thoroughly enjoying learning watercolour technique with this workbook. It’s incredibly relaxing and the templates are stunning. The author does an amazing job of detailing the process, recommendations and allows for personal creative freedom. I am really pleased with this workbook

I love the book. I am only in the beginning and it has been interesting. The lessons are broken up into manageable sections. The only thing I wish for is to have the painting exercise sections to be perforated. This would allow for the learner to flip back and forth to the instructions with ease. Learning a new method of painting is fun. Not sure if I'm doing it right, but this is what I wanted. It allowes you to play with techniques with out a teacher hanging over you.

Watercolor Workbook arrived on my doorstep last night. I am already several lessons in. As an advanced beginner who has taken several in person classes, this is exactly what I was looking for! Guided practice on techniques and color mixing. The swatch exercise helped me better understand the paint differences in the 3 sets of paints I have. I also appreciate the guidance of using colors and techniques as a starting point. I look forward to using this as a daily lesson. The 200g cold press “wood free paper” is great for a workbook.

LOVE this workbook. I bought it for my mom for Christmas and she was so happy with how thorough and clear it was for a beginner. The projects are all super cute, too!

I don't often review books, but this one has really helped me learn new skills. I'm new at both drawing and watercolor and was finding that, once I finished drawing, I was really intimidated to practice water coloring the drawing for fear of ruining my drawing. This has alleviated that fear and I've gotten pretty good at mixing colors, too. The paper is good quality, as well. Def recommend for starting out. I'm really enjoying it.

I started learning water colors since I have more time now . This is a step by step workbook with a beautiful paper for painting .

Super fun

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Questo libro è molto curato dal punto di vista tecnico e la carta su cui dipingere è ottima, una delle migliori che abbia mai utilizzato. Dal punto di vista dei contenuti è didattico nella prima parte, con spiegazioni abbastanza chiare su come utilizzare i colori e le tecniche dell'acquerello. È adatto ad un principiante. La cosa che non mi piace è l'approccio dell'autrice al disegno, che contorna con inchiostro nero e, ancora peggio secondo me, l' utilizzo del bianco nella creazione della maggior parte dei colori. Infatti il bianco li opacizza rendendoli gessosi. Non è sicuramente uno stile per tutti, nel senso che non piace a molti, come a me.

This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. If you are new or newish to watercolours, and have been following a few YouTube videos on painting flowers etc, and if you had bought a set of colours and really wanted to try and develop your ability further, then I can't tell you how great this book is for the task!! I bought it due to the great comments and I'm not disappointed. It is very clear and easy to read, so it's easy to read thru BEFORE starting the projects, and there are clear step by step instructions that take you thru each one. You only need the bare basics to get on with this. She also has some really very helpful stuff on colour mixing, and it's so well explained that u start doing it and learning before u know u are! All the projects can be coloured from a small group of colours which can be mixed to get u a huge range, a selection of which is used in the book. It really motivates u to mix up and experiment with mixing. And, because it takes u step by step thru the process, u learn about how to use , wet on wet say, when painting a flower or petal. Breaks it down at your pace which has really been the missing link for me. Going from that flat look to gaining proper blending looks, without lines. The paper is great, I can paint with no worries and she encourages u to paint and mark throught every page. It's so useful that I've been painting constantly! I love this book and can't recommend it enough, she has a second book (it was her first one I think) which is out there so that's next! Thank u Sarah for all the work that went into making the perfect watercolour learning book!👍

Her palette is absolutely not what I would ever choose, so I am learning so much about new color combos. I copied her drawings to watercolor paper so I can't judge the quality of that.