Paint 50: Watercolour Nature

Learn to paint 50 vibrant watercolour nature motifs in the loose, expressive style of popular artist Clarice Gomes (@helloclariceg).

Create colourful, softly blended vignettes of delicate flowers, juicy grapefruit, fluffy bumblebees, striking toadstools and more!

Over the course of 50 simple watercolour projects including exotic fruit, vibrant insects and loose, ethereal flowers this beginner-friendly title will teach you how to let loose and go with the flow as you paint! Each project can be completed in six to eight simple steps, using a small selection of colours and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolour techniques.

• No prior knowledge of watercolour techniques needed This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed.
• No drawing skills required Some simple outlines are included where necessary, but at the heart of Clarice’s painting style is the mantra ‘go with the flow’: be bold and creative and learn to work with the marks you make.
• Suitable for artists of all levels Clarice’s clear instructions guide the reader from start to finish in a way that makes it easy for anyone to pick up a brush and learn how to paint in her loose, characterful style.
• Latest title in the bestselling series - Animals and Flowers have already been published and are selling extremely well.

Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolours, with 50 cute motifs to choose from, you’ll easily find something to inspire you.

Book Contents

Introduction, Getting to know watercolour

Projects
Basic leaves 12, Sprig of leaves 14, Simple flower 16, Olive branch 18, Lavender 20, Lilac 22, Palm leaves 24, Cherry blossom tree 26, Lemon 28, Chicory 30, Apple 32, Rose 34, Peach 36, Tree 38, Squash 40, Eucalyptus 42, Figs 44, Daisy 46, Pansy 48, Bumble bee 50, Blueberries 52, Grapefruit slice 54, Sunflower 56, Bluebell 58, Strawberry 60, Ranunculus 62, Cypress tree 64, Sweet peas 66, Delphinium 68, Simple wreath 70, Pear 72, Pink coneflower 74, Cherries 76, Peony 78, Butterfly 80, Papaya 82, Red chilli pepper 84, Watermelon 86, Poppies 88, Feather 90, Jellyfish 92, Mushroom 94, Coconut tree 96, Anemone 98, Monstera 100, Ladybug 120, Seashells 104, Carrot 106, Hen 108, Cardinal 110