Watercolor Workshop: Learn To Paint In 100 Experiments

Learn to paint gorgeous contemporary art by practicing watercolor technique directly in this instructional sketchbook. Through 100 different experiments, artist Sasha Prood teaches you traditional techniques like wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and flat washes, and also encourages you to play with the paint through colorful ombres, unique bloom textures, and added elements like salt and sponging. Each experiment is accompanied by Sasha's beautifully painted examples and space to practice your skills on the thick pages of the sketchbook. Sasha makes watercolors accessible by setting you up to paint a series of practice swatches before attempting to make final art and she emphasizes experimentation with color and technique so that you can learn to enjoy and embrace all the unique qualities of watercolor. Review: "This remarkable book will appeal to people of all ages with a penchant for taking up water colour painting. Sasha is an exceptional teacher and the advantage of being able to paint in the book itself is a huge bonus." BooksMonthly "Calling all budding artists! Pick up a copy of Watercolor Workshop by Sasha Prood and never be short of handy watercolour tips again." -- PaperCrafter Author Biography: Sasha Prood is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Brooklyn, NY. She is an alumni of Carnegie Mellon's School of Design, The Cooper Union, and the School of Visual Arts. She has received awards and recognition from national design magazines (PRINT, HOW) and her work has been featured in books, magazines, and blogs, including ELLE Interiors, Apartment Therapy, and Oh Joy! She has exhibited her art internationally.