Watercolor in nature Paint woodland wildlife and botanicals with 20 beginner-friendly projects
Book - 2021
"Nature illustrator Rosalie Haizlett has hiked through countless forests with her sketchbook and watercolors, documenting the plants, animals and landscapes that she encounters. She has also taught tens of thousands of students to paint and appreciate nature's beauty through her popular online classes and in-person workshops. In this book, Rosalie provides step-by-step instruction on how to paint 20 realistic insects, fungi, birds, botanicals and mammals in her vibrant wet- on-dry watercolor style. Pick up the skills you need to become a better observer in the outdoors, take your own reference photos and paint a wide variety of subjects so that you can continue to draw inspiration from nature long after you finish the projects in ...this book. You'll also learn some fun nature facts along the way! Whether you're a total beginner or ready to take your skills to the next level, Rosalie is here to walk you through every step of the process"--Back cover.
- Subjects
- Genres
- Instructional and educational works
Matériel d'éducation et de formation - Published
-
Salem, MA :
Page Street Publishing Co
2021.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- 168 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- ISBN
- 9781645674146
- Introduction: Slow Down & Zoom In
- Getting Started
- How to Use This Book
- Gathering Your Materials
- Introduction to Ink
- Introduction to Watercolor
- Let's Paint
- Ink & Watercolor: The Magic Combination
- Daisy
- Imperial Moth
- Fly Agaric Mushroom
- Fiddlehead Ferns
- Praying Mantis
- Moose Antler
- Green Frog
- Great Horned Owl
- Land Snail
- Monarch Caterpillar & Milkweed
- Watercolor: Take the Plunge
- Leaf Sprig
- Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
- Sassafras Leaf
- Pine Cone
- Red Eft Salamander
- Canada Warbler
- Cottontail Rabbit
- Wild Blueberries
- Wood Duck
- Red Fox
- A Step Further
- Take Your Own Reference Photos
- Add a Background
- Sketch Outside
- Practice Your Observation Skills
- Thank You
- About the Author
- Index