Vibrant Watercolor A creative and colorful exploration into the art of watercolor painting

by Chandramohan, Geethu

• ISBN13: 9780760384879
• ISBN10: 0760384878
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780760384886
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-03-12
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
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Summary

Learn to paint colorful, uplifting watercolor scenes with the step-by-step projects and techniques in this beginner-friendly guide.

Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor! Paint with Me: Vibrant Watercolor introduces beginning artists to the vibrant artwork of Geethu Chandramohan, the artist behind the popular Instagram account @colourfulmystique.

The projects are presented step by step, with Geethu’s beautiful, bright artwork and photography accompanying each step. You will explore a variety of subjects in watercolor, such as:
 

• Landscapes
• Sunsets
• Mountains
• Birds
• Water in different forms
• Cityscapes
• And much more

As you create stunning images in watercolor, discover how to use painting as a tool for mindfulness, guided by the author’s own tips for remaining calm and present.

Along the way, you will learn about:
 

• Tools and materials, including the best watercolor paints and papers to work with
• Watercolor painting techniques, such as wet-into-wet, wet-on-dry, and blending
• Color theory and color mixing
• Plein air painting
• Composition
• Perspective
• And much more

Complex-sounding subjects are presented simply and encouragingly in a book that’s perfect for beginners as well as more experienced watercolorists looking for a contemporary, vibrant style of artwork.

Paint with Me: Vibrant Watercolor introduces you to the colorful world of watercolor in a fun, easy way.

Also from the Paint with Me series: Palette Knife Painting: Deep Impasto. The Paint with Me series highlights well-known artists and their work in visually appealing and instructive books.

Author Biography

Geethu Chandramohan is an artist and aerospace engineer based in the United Kingdom. Originally from Kerala, India, she lives with her husband and their young baby boy and comes from an artistic background. A self-taught artist, Geethu teaches online classes and paints daily. Visit her online @colourfulmystique.