Botanical Watercolor Painting for Beginners

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You don't need to be an expert to start this peaceful, creative hobby. Experienced watercolor instructor Cara Olsen is here to show you that anyone can create detailed watercolor masterpieces that showcase flowers of all kinds. This book includes countless techniques that will help any novice watercolor artist learn to become confident in their skills. Cara discusses everything a beginner could want to know about watercolor, such as paint activation, color theory, chords, brush posture and more. Plus, readers will get the chance to practice these techniques through 25 detailed step-by-step projects that yield beautiful botanical readers will want to show off. From delicate magnolias and zinnias to bold and hibiscus flowers, you'll be ready to paint an entire garden thanks to this collection. With Cara's in-depth experience as both a teacher and an accomplished botanical painter, readers will soon have everything they need to start making their own eye-catching floral artwork.