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Step into a whimsical world of imagination, color, and natural wonder with
Painting the Secrets of the Forest with Watercolors, a comprehensive and inspiring watercolor workbook for artists of all levels who want to bring forest-inspired scenes to life. Begin your journey with a solid foundation in watercolor essentials: from understanding materials and tools to mastering techniques like color blending, layering, brush control, pigment manipulation, and more. You'll also learn about color theory and how to apply that to your paintings! Once you've built your technical skills, discover how to find and collect inspiration from nature. Learn how to keep a creative journal filled with sketches, pressed leaves, or notes from your walks, and transform that inspiration into original artwork. Also included are guided exercises to show you how to observe colors in the wild and match them with your palette, while step-by-step practice paintings help you paint realistic and imaginative flowers, plants, insects, and more. Each tutorial includes detailed instructions, a color guide, and tips for customizing your painting. After just a few small practice paintings, you'll gain the confidence and inspiration to start creating your own original art!
About the author
Jennifer Lefèvre is a self-taught French watercolor artist known for her dreamy, nature-inspiredillustrations. Since beginning her painting journey in 2017, she has captured the quiet mystery of forestsand woodland creatures through loose, expressive brushwork and delicate botanical detail. Her debutbook, Peindre les secrets de la forêt à l'aquarelle (2024), invites readers to connect with nature andcreativity through intuitive watercolor techniques. Jennifer's work blends observation and imagination, often evoking the hidden magic of the natural world. She shares her process and artwork with a growingonline community of fellow artists and nature lovers.
