Watercolor With Me in the Forest

Synopsis

With over 100K Facebook likes, Dana Fox's amazing watercolour art speaks for itself. Now, she can teach readers how to do it right in the book, which is printed on high quality watercolour paper.

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Watercolor With Me in the Forest is a book designed to help beginning watercolor artists explore realistic landscapes and create beautiful paintings of the forest. In this comprehensive guide, author Kristykid provides detailed instructions for a variety of painting techniques and fun projects that will help readers develop their skills. The book is divided into sections covering drawing, perspective, values, composition, colors, brush strokes, and textures. Each section begins with a discussion of the fundamentals of the particular topic and then proceeds to more advanced techniques and projects. Throughout the book, Kristykid provides clear, easy-to-follow directions and helpful tips, making the guide suitable for all levels of skill.

Chapter 2: Materials Needed

In this chapter, the author breaks down the materials readers need to get started. Kristykid discusses traditional art supplies such as watercolor paper, brushes, palettes, and paints. She also covers other materials, such as erasers, pencils, and fixatives. She provides detailed descriptions of the different types of supplies and how to choose the right ones for each project. At the end of the chapter, the author provides a list of recommended supplies, complete with links to online stores where the materials can be purchased.

Chapter 3: Drawing the Landscape

This chapter covers how to draw a realistic landscape with pencils. Kristykid shows readers how to use basic shapes and perspective to create a detailed sketch. She also explains techniques such as hatching, crosshatching, and stippling. The author provides helpful illustrations and diagrams throughout the chapter to make the instructions easy to understand. At the end of the chapter, there are two fun project ideas to put the skills into practice.

For example, one project encourages readers to find a scenic outdoor spot and draw the landscape in pencil. They should pay attention to details such as the shapes of the trees, the direction of the shadows, and the textures of the leaves and grass. By the end of the project, readers will have a realistic sketch of the landscape they can use as a reference for their watercolor painting.