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20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit

By Emily Olson

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You don't need a huge time commitment or fancy tools to start watercolor painting--just 20 minutes a day, 7 basic colors, 1 good brush, and this encouraging guide.

With 20-Minute Watercolor, bestselling instructor Emily Olson makes watercolor approachable, enjoyable, and achievable for every skill level. Inside, you'll find 52 quick painting projects designed to teach watercolor basics in an engaging and low-pressure format.

Learn essential techniques like washes, wet-on-wet, dry brushing, and color mixing--all while painting everyday objects, landscapes, florals, animals, and more. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, progress photos, and links to supporting videos, making it easy to succeed even if you've never picked up a brush.

What makes this book unique:

  • Quick 20-minute sessions that make it easy to build a daily painting habit
  • Simple supplies--you only need 7 colors and 1 brush to start
  • Bonus templates and videos to help you trace, paint, and practice with confidence
  • Encouraging tone and expert instruction from a popular teacher who has taught thousands of people through her online classes

Perfect for beginners, hobbyists, and anyone craving a calm, creative outlet, 20-Minute Watercolor proves that watercolor doesn't have to be intimidating. It's the perfect gift, daily challenge, or personal reset--and a beautiful way to add more art to your life.

ISBN-13

9781577157526

Publisher

Quarry Books

Page Count

160 pages

Product Dimensions

10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 in

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