3 Colour Watercolour by Katie Putt

3 Colour Watercolour by Katie Putt includes thirty simple watercolour projects for beginners keen to improve their colour mixing skills. Each project uses a palette of just three colours.

In this title artist Katie Putt guides you step-by-step through simple instructions to help you create your own thirty minute masterpieces. There are ten chapters in the book, with each based around a different palette of three colours. Katie introduces you to a range of palettes, from jewel bright colours to the muted tones of Scandi calm. Each of the projects requires just three colours to make a start. From these small palettes you’ll learn how to mix a surprising array of colours. The projects include all kinds of subjects ranging from animals and flowers, to plants, baked goods and more!

By working with just three colours at a time, you’ll get to know each colour in intimately. You’ll grow to learn how different colours interact when layered and mixed, and you’ll master the skill of working in light and dark washes. Once you’ve completed all the projects in this book, you’ll have developed a sixth sense for colour!

Each of the thirty projects is written with simple instructions and also includes some handy tips. The 10 chapters are supplemented with generously sized colour charts to make mixing colours super simple.

3 Colour Watercolour by Katie Putt is the perfect book for beginners as well as more established artists who want to play around with limited colour palettes to gain a deeper understanding of their paints.

128 page paperback. 190mm x 246mm.

LOOK INSIDE

• Introduction 8

• The basics 10

• Tools 12

• Colour essentials 14

• Three colours 18

• Colour charts 19

• Layering 20

• Steps 21

• THE PALETTES 22

• Jewel brights: patisserie, pomegranate, potted plant 24

• Beach spirit: rockpool crab, cocktail hour, surf’s up 34

• Scandi calm: eucalyptus, wicker basket, photo time 44

• True romance: trainer, lantern, hot-air balloon 54

• Tropical sun: lemons, tiger, chameleon 64

• Magic touch: shell, ice lolly, flora 74

• Spring fresh: bird’s nest, flower power, springtime bird 84

• Summer swoon: flowering cacti, parasol, journal entry 94

• Autumnal glow: iced doughnut, fungi, latte art 104

• Festive vibes: red lipstick, bedside lamp, present 114

• Colour index 124

• Author biography 128

• Illustration credits 128

Katie Putt is a London-based watercolour artist and illustrator. Her work combines a traditional style with a relaxed modern touch. She has taught numerous watercolour workshops in the UK, and will be leading classes at creative retreats in France. Recently she painted live at a publicity event for luxury accessories brand FURLA.

Katie has a strong social media following, and has created an enthusiastic community of international watercolour and nature lovers on Instagram where you can follow her @studio.storey.