Posh Paint Play: 21 Easy Watercolor Techniques to Explore

Posh Paint Play: 21 Easy Watercolor Techniques to Explore

Katie Rose Johnston
$16.99
Publication Date: February 18th, 2020
Publisher:
Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN:
9781524855697
Pages:
96

Description

Forget everything you think you know about traditional watercolor painting–Posh Paint Play will show you how to experiment with paint, use it spontaneously, and have fun—no experience required!
 

Through 21 simple, achievable activities, artist Katie Rose Johnston demonstrates different ways to:

  • mix colors
  • experiment with textures
  • make spatter art
  • create animal print patterns
  • and much more!

A series of gorgeous step-by-step illustrations showcase each technique along with helpful annotations in a playful, sketchbook-style layout. Each is achievable at home and designed for novice and experience creative types. Focusing on the process rather than the result, Posh Paint Play is the perfect inspiration for anyone who wants to discover new techniques, play with paint, and have fun!
 

About the Author

A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Katie Rose Johnston has worked as both an illustrator and creative teacher and has exhibited work in galleries including The V&A, The Royal Academy and Somerset House. She runs creative workshops in painting, illustration, and mindful mark making. Her playful work is inspired by happy, childlike marks, patterns and landscapes. Alongside her editorial and teaching work Katie is a member of illustration collective Day Job Studio.