Modern Watercolor: A playful and contemporary exploration of watercolor painting (Modern Series)

From beautifully dynamic leaves, flowers, and trees to simple geometric shapes and patterns, Modern Watercolor provides a colorful and fun approach to working with watercolor.

It’s time to get your feet wet with watercolors! This dynamic and inspirational guide will set you down a path of exploration as you learn to play with watercolors. Learn to use basic techniques and principles to create beautiful, expressive works of art.

With Modern Watercolor, discover how to paint in watercolor by harnessing the medium's unique transparent qualities to create stunning works of art, stationery, gifts, and more. From selecting your first watercolor paints to learning to blend colors into a unique palette, we are here to guide you as you begin your journey. By the end, your paintings will be cohesive and rich.

The easy-to-follow lessons explore using watercolor on different surfaces, how to create basic shapes using fun techniques, and how to create myriad gorgeous effects that can be achieved with different brushes and strokes. You can even learn how to add layers of dimension and texture, as well as how to work with resist techniques to create pretty patterns and gorgeous backgrounds.  

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 Modern Watercolor. 

• Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days
• The Joy of Watercolor: 40 Happy Lessons for Painting the World Around You
• DIY Watercolor Flowers: The Beginner's Guide to Flower Painting for Journal Pages, Handmade Stationery and More
• Creative Watercolor: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners--Create with Paints, Inks, Markers, Glitter, and More! (Art for Modern Makers)
• 15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces: Create Frame-Worthy Art in Just a Few Simple Steps
• Everyday Watercolor Flowers: A Modern Guide to Painting Blooms, Leaves, and Stems Step by Step
• Watercolor Workshop: Learn to Paint in 100 Experiments
• If You Are Bored With WATERCOLOR Read This Book
• The Watercolor Flower Artist's Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist (Artist's Bibles)
• Floral Watercolour