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Discover the joy and versatility of watercolors with forty gorgeously illustrated lessons for any skill level.Watercolors are beautiful in their simplicity: a basic palette of paints, a few brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. The medium is also beautiful, though, in its depths and complexities. Here, watercolor artist and instructor Emma Block focuses on techniques, materials, and lessons to help you explore new watercolor techniques, build creative confidence, and discover your unique style of painting. She'll show you--with clear, step-by-step instructions--how to paint everything from people, plants, and animals perfect for framing to patterns and washes perfect for stationery and housewares. The forty lessons cover useful topics like:* Quality materials and how they can elevate your craft* Color theory 101 to help you confidently create artwork all your own* A techniques glossary full of exciting new skills to learn* Tips for finding creative inspiration in your everyday lifeNote: For complete instructions on mixing hair colors (page 192), visit https://www.runningpress.com/articles/errata-note-watercolor-life/.

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Enjoy the meditative art of watercolor with simple supplies, forty colorful illustrated lessons, and easy step-by-step instructions!For a soothing boost of creativity and whimsy, try your hand at watercolor. With a few simple steps, anyone can discover their artistic side and achieve moments of peace and tranquility. Forty straightforward lessons promise fun and colorful results -- no pressure and no skill required. This simple painting medium produces colorful, modern paintings to adorn invitations, gifts, and walls.The forty lessons cover useful topics like:- Painting on vacation- Painting your pets- Layering colors- Mixing colors- Painting flowers and plantsThe supplies are simple: a basic palette of watercolors, a selection of brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. Your bright, whimsical art is guaranteed to bring color to any gray day. It's never too late to pick up a new hobby -- start painting your own beautiful cards and artwork today!

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An inspiring creativity guide for keeping a sketchbook as an artistic practice, with techniques and sources of inspiration for experimenting, drawing, painting, and seeing the world through a colorful lens, from watercolor artist and author of The Joy of Watercolor Emma Block Keeping a sketchbook is a wonderfully rewarding pursuit for artists and hobbyists alike. Your sketchbook is a safe place to explore, experiment, try new things, record your progress, and sometimes mess up, and working in a sketchbook, particularly on location, is an innately mindful practice. You become completely focused on the things you are sketching or painting and completely immersed in the atmosphere of the place. In Keeping a Creative Sketchbook, Emma Block shares her own sketchbook practice and offers inspiring artist interviews and numerous techniques and practices for beginning or transforming your own. Packed with ideas and prompts to get

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You can’t teach old dogs new tricks but it’s never too late for us to learn a thing or two from our furry friends. When it comes to the trials of daily life, there are no better teachers than our canine companions. They have many woofs of wisdom on friendship, romance, work and self-care and this book brings together 100 essential lessons we can all learn from our favourite four-legged creatures. From the value of unconditional love to the importance of living in the moment, and most importantly, not forgetting to enjoy the ride along the way, dogs remind us that the ‘good life’ is in paw’s reach … if we just sniff in the right direction. So, perk up your ears and get ready to learn about what matters most in life.The perfect gift for dog owners of any breed.

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With beautiful watercolor illustrations and thoughtful prompts, this guided travel journal offers a place to reflect on and appreciate the beautiful details of your journeys.As much about mindfulness as it is about travel, it will make every trip a transformative experience. This journal features:* Compact, travel-friendly design, with a durable hardcover case and rounded corners* Uncoated interior paper perfect for writing and sketching* 75 beautiful watercolor illustrations by Emma Block to offer inspiration and joy* 50+ prompts to help you mindfully reflect on your adventures

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