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Watercolor Workbook

25 Beginner Botanical Projects on Premium Watercolor Paper

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$24.95 US
8.54"W x 11"H x 0.5"D   | 18 oz | 28 per carton
On sale Apr 27, 2021 | 88 Pages | 9781950968268

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Learn to watercolor with confidence using this watercolor workbook for adults, featuring 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly projects printed on premium watercolor paper!

This easy-to-use watercolor workbook for adults includes unique and elegant flower and nature sketches that are ready for you to paint—no drawing skills required. Each page offers clear, step-by-step instructions so you can confidently learn to watercolor and complete each project to match the quality of the author’s example.

This watercolor workbook for adults includes:

  • An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques
  • 25 projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper—no color bleed-through!
  • Easy-to-follow instructions that can be completed in 30 minutes or less
  • Beautiful floral and plant artwork, including wild roses, poppies, sunflowers, buttercups, dandelions, and more
  • Suggested paints and brushes so you can start painting right away

Artist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has inspired thousands of people to discover the joy of watercolor painting. Designed for beginners and hobbyists alike, this watercolor workbook for adults makes it easy to relax, unwind, and create stunning botanical paintings at home. With 25 step-by-step projects and professional-quality watercolor paper, it’s the perfect watercolor workbook for adults who want to learn to watercolor with new techniques, build confidence, and enjoy the meditative art of painting.
"Sarah's fun and simple approach will have you painting with watercolors in no time. I love how easy she makes it: the book is filled with premium paper so you can start painting right on the pages!”
—Ashley Kelley, creator of the Watercolor Summit™

"Sarah Simon is an expert watercolor teacher! This workbook is an excellent tool for beginners who appreciate beautiful artwork and want to build confidence in their painting skills. I also love the fact that the projects in this book already come printed on cold-press watercolor paper. That makes this book a serious value and means you can sit down and start painting today."
—Alli Koch, bestselling author, artist, and muralist

"I am in love with this book. I've admired Sarah's work for years, and the way this book breaks down the techniques, provides color recipes, and gives easy step-by-step instructions all make it so much more approachable to get started with painting gorgeous botanicals like hers!"
—Becca Courtice, founder of The Happy Ever Crafter

"An instant confidence boost! Sarah Simon makes watercolour painting easy and enjoyable. The easy-to-follow botanical projects in Watercolor Workbook will take your painting to the next level!"
—Laura Horn, artist

"Sarah Simon’s watercolor workbooks are a delight! Sarah is a thorough teacher, giving you information on all supplies, techniques, and color mixing. The pictures in the workbook are gorgeous and the step-by-step breakdown makes it easy for watercolorists of all levels."
—Lindsey Marts, watercolor student

"Artsy plant lovers, this watercolor book is for you."
—Real Simple
Sarah Simon, aka @themintgardener, is a designer, artist, illustrator, and author of Modern Watercolor Botanicals and The Plant Lady. Based in Seattle, Washington, Sarah creates and teaches lush watercolors inspired by the colors and textures in her urban garden.

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Learn to watercolor with confidence using this watercolor workbook for adults, featuring 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly projects printed on premium watercolor paper!

This easy-to-use watercolor workbook for adults includes unique and elegant flower and nature sketches that are ready for you to paint—no drawing skills required. Each page offers clear, step-by-step instructions so you can confidently learn to watercolor and complete each project to match the quality of the author’s example.

This watercolor workbook for adults includes:

  • An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques
  • 25 projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper—no color bleed-through!
  • Easy-to-follow instructions that can be completed in 30 minutes or less
  • Beautiful floral and plant artwork, including wild roses, poppies, sunflowers, buttercups, dandelions, and more
  • Suggested paints and brushes so you can start painting right away

Artist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has inspired thousands of people to discover the joy of watercolor painting. Designed for beginners and hobbyists alike, this watercolor workbook for adults makes it easy to relax, unwind, and create stunning botanical paintings at home. With 25 step-by-step projects and professional-quality watercolor paper, it’s the perfect watercolor workbook for adults who want to learn to watercolor with new techniques, build confidence, and enjoy the meditative art of painting.

Praise

"Sarah's fun and simple approach will have you painting with watercolors in no time. I love how easy she makes it: the book is filled with premium paper so you can start painting right on the pages!”
—Ashley Kelley, creator of the Watercolor Summit™

"Sarah Simon is an expert watercolor teacher! This workbook is an excellent tool for beginners who appreciate beautiful artwork and want to build confidence in their painting skills. I also love the fact that the projects in this book already come printed on cold-press watercolor paper. That makes this book a serious value and means you can sit down and start painting today."
—Alli Koch, bestselling author, artist, and muralist

"I am in love with this book. I've admired Sarah's work for years, and the way this book breaks down the techniques, provides color recipes, and gives easy step-by-step instructions all make it so much more approachable to get started with painting gorgeous botanicals like hers!"
—Becca Courtice, founder of The Happy Ever Crafter

"An instant confidence boost! Sarah Simon makes watercolour painting easy and enjoyable. The easy-to-follow botanical projects in Watercolor Workbook will take your painting to the next level!"
—Laura Horn, artist

"Sarah Simon’s watercolor workbooks are a delight! Sarah is a thorough teacher, giving you information on all supplies, techniques, and color mixing. The pictures in the workbook are gorgeous and the step-by-step breakdown makes it easy for watercolorists of all levels."
—Lindsey Marts, watercolor student

"Artsy plant lovers, this watercolor book is for you."
—Real Simple

Author

Sarah Simon, aka @themintgardener, is a designer, artist, illustrator, and author of Modern Watercolor Botanicals and The Plant Lady. Based in Seattle, Washington, Sarah creates and teaches lush watercolors inspired by the colors and textures in her urban garden.

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