Paint 50 Watercolour Animals by Marina Bakasova

In Paint 50 Watercolour Animals by Marina Bakasova the author will teach you how to paint your own watercolour animals in super-easy steps. This book is part of the beginner friendly ‘Paint 50’ how-to-paint series. It focuses on a wide range of animals, from popular pets to wild creatures. There’s something for all beginners whether you’re a fan of vibrant flamingos, doting dogs or cheeky monkeys.

Marina will help you build your watercolour painting skills through 50 easy to follow projects. Each project takes just 7 simple steps from the initial line drawing to the final painting. They use a small selection of colours and simple techniques specially aimed at beginners. No prior knowledge of watercolour painting is needed, and you’ll only need a few materials to get started. There are clear and concise descriptions of the techniques you’ll use. Line drawings are also provided, so if you’re drawing skills aren’t the best don’t worry!

Whether you want to create your own hand-painted cards, some artwork for your walls or want to relax and unwind with watercolours, these 50 cute critters are sure to inspire you.

112 page paperback. 216 x 280mm.

LOOK INSIDE

INTRODUCTION 4,

Drawing 5,

Materials for painting 6,

Painting techniques 8,

Useful tips and tricks 10,

Colours 11

PROJECTS:

Llama 12, Giraffe 14, Baby deer, 16, Hippopotamus 18, Cow 20, Dog 22, Polar bear 24, Camel 26, Panda 28, Deer 30, Woodpecker 32, Frog 34, Shark 36, Gecko 38, Seal 40, Goat, Koi carp 44, Sloth 46, Meerkat 48, Beaver 50, Crab 52, Seagull 54, Stork 56, Lion 58, Tiger 60, Zebra 62, Hamster 64, Squirrel 66, Toucan 68, Gopher 70, Elephant 72, Monkey 74, Pig 76, Wolf 78, Skunk 80, Swan 82, Rabbit 84, Flamingo 86, Fox 88, Rhinoceros 90, Crocodile 92, Pufferfish 94, Peacock 96, Lemur 98, Bird 100, Butterfly 102, Owl 104, Ram 106, Mouse 108, Ostrich 110.

Marina Bakasova is an award winning artist in her early 20s, born in Bryansk, Russia. Fond of drawing and painting from early childhood, she recently graduated from Moscow State Stroganov Art University. Now working as a freelance illustrator, Marina is obsessed with art and painting.

Marina's first book, Four-Step Watercolour, was published through Search Press in 2020 and won the Most Inspiring Crafty Read category in the Best of Craft Awards 2020.