Painting Woodland Watercolors

Painting Woodland Watercolors by Rita Gould is a beautiful and comprehensive guide for beginner and intermediate artists, with step-by-step instructions, traceable templates, and video tutorials for painting mushrooms, plants, forest creatures, and more.

Capture the delicate beauty of forest flora and fauna in watercolor through step-by-step instructions, traceable templates, and video tutorials.Designed for beginner and intermediate artists, Painting Woodland Watercolors covers all aspects of woodland painting, from understanding watercolor materials and techniques to creating detailed forest scenes. In 20 step-by-step tutorials, author and illustrator Rita Gould introduces you to a variety of subjects, including mushrooms, acorns, leaves, woodland critters, and other forest treasures.Each tutorial is designed to make learning accessible and enjoyable, with downloadable templates to help you get started, and QR codes linking to video tutorials for extra support. Rita's detailed instructions and love for nature shine through on every page, encouraging you to explore and celebrate the beauty of the forest through art.Inside you'll find: 20 step-by-step woodland painting tutorials: Begin painting right away with easy-to-follow guides for capturing mushrooms, plants, insects, and other forest elements. Traceable templates and QR-coded video tutorials: Downloadable templates, plus instructional videos, make starting each project simple and supportive. A guide to watercolor techniques and materials: Find everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting, whether you're a beginner or refining your skills. With Painting Woodland Watercolors, discover the joy of depicting natural beauty on paper and build confidence in your artistic skills through mindful, nature-inspired practice.

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Rita Gould is an accomplished artist and illustrator with a deep love for nature and watercolor painting. Known for her enchanting forest scenes and delicate portrayals of mushrooms, plants, and woodland creatures, Rita shares her passion for the natural world through her popular Instagram account, @ritagould_illustration. Originally from Russia, Rita now lives in England with her family.

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Painting Woodland Watercolors by Rita Gould is a beautiful and comprehensive guide for beginner and intermediate artists, with step-by-step instructions, traceable templates, and video tutorials for painting mushrooms, plants, forest creatures, and more.

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Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Essential Supplies and Setup
Paints
Brushes
Palettes
Paper
Additional Tools
Setting Up Your Workspace
Protecting Your Art and Tools
Chapter 2: Watercolor Techniques
Getting to Know Watercolor
Basic Techniques
Special Effects
Fixing Mistakes in Watercolor
Chapter 3: Working with Your Idea
References and Inspiration
Tonal Values
Color Theory
Composition in Art
Sketching Outdoors
Chapter 4: The Projects
Badger with Bluebells
Fly Agaric Mushroom with Ferns and Acorns
Barn Owl
Fairy Helmet Mushrooms and Wild Strawberries
Tiger Moth with Mycena Mushrooms, Grapes, Rosehips, and Blackberries
Tiger Salamander
Blue Roundhead Mushrooms with Garden Snail
Fallow Deer and Foxgloves
Harvest Mouse and Turkey Tail Mushrooms
Emperor and Magpie Moths
Hedgehog
Chanterelle Mushrooms with Peacock Caterpillar and Firebug
Horseshoe Bat with Sweet Violets
Wren on a Purple Laccaria Mushroom
Puss Moth Caterpillar
Red Squirrel with Acorns
Thrush and Nest
Red Fox and Dog Roses
Brown Hare
Parasol Mushroom and Common Toad
About the Author

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