Painting Nature with Clare : Create Beautiful Gouache Motifs of the Garden, Countryside, Sea, River and Forest

**Make nature inspired masterpieces with this friendly all-in-one guide to gouache.** From ferns and flowers to seascapes and songbirds, create charming paintings alongside popular designer and illustrator Clare Therese Gray. This book is packed with stunning illustrations accompanied by detailed instructions so that readers can enjoy each step of the way in creating their own painted masterpieces. You will learn to capture the world around you with Clare’s signature, whimsical style, ideal for gifts, invitations, greeting cards and more. Paint woodland mushrooms, beautiful botanicals or calming pastel landscapes; each project is broken into simple steps so you can enjoy the process and let go of perfection. Similar to watercolor yet easier to control, gouache is a fun and approachable medium for artists of any skill level. You’ll find 25 unique tutorials for creating enchanting relaxing artwork. Pieces are organized from beginner―like a jam jar of wildflowers―to advanced―like a twilight owl scene―so you can grow in confidence and expertise as you paint through each chapter. The book includes a thorough introductory section covering everything you need to get started: choosing and mixing colors, handling paint, selecting brushes and mastering basic techniques. Let your creativity soar from riverbed to treetop and beyond with this gorgeous guide to gouache. "Gouache painting is great for beginners, and Clare Therese Gray's classic, whimsical style makes this relaxing hobby even more inviting. This book is packed with stunning illustrations accompanied by detailed instructions so that readers can enjoy each step of the way to creating their own painted masterpieces. From cheerful songbirds perched among tree branches to sprawling ocean seascapes, these projects invite readers to learn the basics of gouache painting while also making beautiful countryside illustrations perfect for showing off to friends and family. Clare has designed the tutorials to build on each other within each chapter, allowing readers to practice each of the skills they've learned while creating increasingly intricate scenes. Clare also includes useful primers on art techniques, such as paint handling, pattern making and building color palettes, to make this a long-lasting treasure readers will reference time and time again. Clare even shares her best tips for how to scan, edit and upload paintings so readers can proudly display their art on social media. This collection of gouache painting projects is ideal for beginners, as well as for any artist looking to hone their skills with Clare's expert tips and her charming projects."--Amazon.ca "From ferns and flowers to seascapes and songbirds, create charming paintings alongside popular designer and illustrator Clare Therese Gray. This book is packed with stunning illustrations accompanied by detailed instructions so that readers can enjoy each step of the way in creating their own painted masterpieces. You will learn to capture the world around you with Clare?s signature, whimsical style, ideal for gifts, invitations, greeting cards and more. Paint woodland mushrooms, beautiful botanicals or calming pastel landscapes; each project is broken into simple steps so you can enjoy the process and let go of perfection. Similar to watercolor yet easier to control, gouache is a fun and approachable medium for artists of any skill level."--Amazon "From ferns and flowers to seascapes and songbirds, create charming paintings alongside popular designer and illustrator Clare Therese Gray. With this easy-to use guide, you 'll learn to capture the world around you in Clare's signature whimsical style, ideal for gifts, invitations, greeting cards and more."--Page 4 of cover