{"product_id":"modern-watercolor-a-playful-and-contemporary-exploration-of-watercolor-painting-paperback","title":"Modern Watercolor: A Playful and Contemporary Exploration of Watercolor Painting - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristin Van Leuven\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Watercolor\u003c\/i\u003e provides a colorful and fun approach to working with watercolor! Use the easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful, colorful artwork featured throughout the book to create dynamic leaves, flowers, trees, and simple geometric shapes and patterns.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This dynamic and inspirational guide from professional artist Kristin Van Leuven, owner of the online shop Hello Lovely People, will set you down a path of exploration as you learn to play with watercolors. Learn to use \u003cb\u003ebasic watercolor techniques and principles\u003c\/b\u003e to create beautiful, expressive works of art. With \u003ci\u003eModern Watercolor\u003c\/i\u003e, discover \u003cb\u003ehow to paint in watercolor \u003c\/b\u003eby harnessing the medium's unique transparent qualities to create stunning works of art, stationery, gifts, and more. From selecting your first watercolor paints to\u003cb\u003e learning to blend colors \u003c\/b\u003einto a unique palette, this book will guide you as you begin your artistic journey and create cohesive, rich works of watercolor art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003eeasy-to-follow lessons\u003c\/b\u003e explore using watercolor on different surfaces, how to \u003cb\u003ecreate basic shapes\u003c\/b\u003e using fun techniques, and how to create myriad \u003cb\u003egorgeous effects\u003c\/b\u003e that can be achieved with different brushes and strokes. You can even learn how to\u003cb\u003e add layers of dimension and texture\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as how to work with \u003cb\u003eresist techniques\u003c\/b\u003e to create pretty patterns and gorgeous backgrounds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're an experienced artist seeking a playful escape or a beginner who has never held a paintbrush, there's something for everyone in \u003ci\u003eModern Watercolor.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003eModern Series\u003c\/b\u003e of books offers a fun, contemporary approach to working with traditional art media, demonstrating that with the right type of instruction, encouragement, and tips, drawing and painting success can be achieved by any artist or creative type. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso in the Modern Series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Colored Pencil\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eModern Acrylic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eModern Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin Van Leuven\u003c\/b\u003e is a native Arizonan who loves to paint. What began as a hobby that served as a distraction from real life has become a career via Hello Lovely People, Kristin's online art shop that sells her prints, portraits, clothing, and more. Author of \u003ci\u003eModern Watercolor, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eYour Year in Art: Watercolor, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eArt Made Easy: Easy Watercolor\u003c\/i\u003e, all from Walter Foster Publishing, Kristin enjoys making art for people's homes and sees loveliness in all people. Learn more at lovelypeople.bigcartel.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 11.5 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770442711328,"sku":"9781633223561","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c964706f31feb9ca8b34f04c0a89d3b3.webp?v=1780371724","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/modern-watercolor-a-playful-and-contemporary-exploration-of-watercolor-painting-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}