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Inspired Artist: Watercolor Painting at Home, artists can learn to find painting inspiration around their homes and gardens, and then paint beautiful, homey art.
List of contents
Introduction
Finding Inspiration
Tools & Materials
Painting Techniques
Design
Color Theory & Color Palettes
Step-by-Step Projects Fruit Bowl Still Life
Painting Supplies
Pets—Real or Imagined
Kitchen Collection
Dresser Details
Easy Interior: Letting in the Light
Colorful Interior
Painting in a Series: The Weather Outside Your Window
Illustrate a Treasured Recipe
Vegetable Garden Plans
Gardening Tools “Collage”
Fauna Outside Your Window
Flora Outside Your Window
Flower Jar Craft
Festive Seasonal Décor About the Artist
About the author
Bley Hack is an artist based in the Midwest. Working primarily with watercolor, as well as pen and ink and digital media, Bley creates patterns and artwork inspired by vintage designs. Some of her clients include Papyrus, Design Design, Inc., Art in Motion, Calypso Cards, Lifetime Brands, and Minted. Bley is the author of Colorways: Watercolor Flowers and Watercolor Painting at Home, both from Walter Foster Publishing. Learn more at estherbley.com
Summary
Easy-to-follow watercolor techniques and projects help you find inspiration at home and paint what you see around you, from seasonal decor to favorite recipes and the flowers in your garden.
As we all spend time at home, you may find yourself looking for a creative outlet that doesn’t require you to get out and about. That’s where Watercolor Painting at Home comes in, with ideas and inspiration for painting from your couch, front porch, backyard, and more. Painting your favorite things will make your home look more beautiful to you, and it will help you appreciate where you live and what you have. It’s easy to find inspiration at home; just look to your holiday décor, favorite recipes, plants, office, and more.
Expertly written and illustrated by a professional artist, this beautiful book is filled with inviting and colorful large-scale art accompanied by instructions that are clear and easy to follow for any skill level. Watercolor is one of the most popular art mediums out there, and the items needed for the projects are affordable and accessible.
With Inspired Artist: Watercolor Painting at Home, gain a new appreciation for your home as you paint your everyday surroundings.
The Inspired Artist series invites art hobbyists and casual art enthusiasts to have fun learning basic art concepts, relaxing into the creative process to make art in a playful, contemporary style. Also from the series, find even more artistic inspiration with: Draw Every Little Thing, Paint Every Little Thing, and Block Print for Beginners.
