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Book SynopsisOn trend watercolour painting for beginners! Influenced by the japanese art of watercolour painting called 'Etegami', author Lena Yokota-Barth starts with what you will need by way of materials, moving on to applying and mixing colour. There are then fifty motifs to choose from, all divided into levels of difficulty. For those new to watercolour painting, this book offers an easy introduction. All fifty motifs can be painted in five steps, which are all detailed clearly for a striking end result. Among the motifs are animals such as flamingos and llamas, popular plants, and fun-to-paint fruits, such as strawberries and watermelons. The basics of watercolour painting are presented in an easily understandable fashion, and the fifty motifs will give rise to limitless possibilities for designing posters, greetings cards, journal covers or even thoughtful, framed gifts.
Trade ReviewThis is a lovely book, I love the designs in it and there are 50 to do. It is good fun painting them, I've only tried two so far and I definitely need more practice! Each motif is categorised into difficulty levels.
-- Kirsty Patridge * Customer review *
The word count in Watercolour With Love is deliciously low and gloriously concise. You’ll find brief instructions on the equipment needed, some pointers on techniques, but the soul of the book is in its stunning, easily recreatable watercolour wonders. Pick it up, bring a watercolour doughnut to life, put it down. All extremely beginner-friendly, and amazingly, no less elegant for being so.
* Papercrafter *
If you’ve had a go at cake painting and are interested in further expanding your skills, Watercolour with Love would be a fantastic starting point. Although the book centres on watercolour painting, the same techniques could be employed when using diluted edible paints to recreate beautiful designs on cakes and bakes. Author Lena teaches you how to paint 50 popular modern motifs, from flowers and fruits to birds and animals. Each motif is broken down into five easy steps so you can see the order in which it’s built up and the shapes from which it’s formed. Although the tutorials are entirely pictorial, Lena reveals her helpful hints and tips for each motif in a ‘Good to Know’ segment alongside each one. It’s a great format and would be ideal for visual learners.
* Cakes & Sugarcraft *
Discover the basics of watercolour painting and have fun with 50 trendy motifs, all of which can be created in just five easy steps. Featuring flamingos, llamas, cacti, watermelons and other on-trend designs, these images offer all kinds of possibilities for framed artwork, greeting cards and more.
* Crafts Beautiful *
Table of ContentsForeword BASICS Required materials Optional materials Paper Brushes & drawing equipment Paints Paint application LET'S GO Pineapple Raspberry doughnut Swiss cheese plant Avocado Heart cactus Anemone Willow branch Ice cream Llama Snake plant Rosebud Delicate wreath of leaves Strawberry Flower Flamingo Spring leaf Delicate succulent Sprig of elder Ice lolly Flowering cactus Festive leaf wreath Rose Kiwi fruit Whale Hibiscus Robinia leaf Floral wreath Fern Desert cactus Toucan Banana leaf Soft ice cream Tropical wreath Eucalyptus Orange Pot plant Chocolate doughnut Peony Lemon Flower hoop Colourful succulent Spiral ice cream Cherry blossom twig Succulent wreath Watermelon slice Ginkgo Lotus flower Leafy branch Cherries Indoor cactus About the author Acknowledgements
