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Reviewed in Australia on 18 June 2022

What a goldmine this is! Watercolour is new to me, and this book has been so helpful in developing my skill. The instructions are broken down into easy to follow steps and the projects themselves are beautiful! I no longer feel overwhelmed by the idea of learning to use watercolour!
If you'd like to know what other resources you will need to complete the projects in this book, here you go:
-paint (see attached photo for the eight colors used in this book)
-pencil (2H-6H)
-eraser (any kind)
-permanent fine-tipped art pen
-medium round watercolour brush (between #3 and #7)
-small round watercolor brush (between #0 and #2)
-cold-press watercolour paper
-mixing palette (white plate will do)
-paper towels
This book deserves every one of its 5 star reviews!
I don't regret a single cent spent on this book!

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Narelle Cooke

great book

Reviewed in Australia on 7 June 2022

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I love this book, I’m new to watercolour and I found this book very helpful. Using a limited colour pallet and great instructions this is a great book for beginners and those who have experience with other mediums and are trying to get a grasp of watercolour .

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Mrs. S. J. Baldwin

Delightful!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2022

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At last! A really useful, informative book to enable artists to truly look at form.
Thankyou!

Cl

Highly recommended.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 June 2022

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What a fun way to learn water colouring.

Marilí Persiani

Deludente

Reviewed in Italy on 9 March 2022

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Mi sono fidata delle recensioni entusiastiche ma il libro mi ha deluso molto. L'impaginazione è eccellente ma il contenuto è scarso, sia didatticamente che visivamente. I primi disegni sono ad inchiostro e acquerello (passabili) e piuttosto basici. Un paio carini, ma sono gli unici che salvo perché qui ancora ancora qualcosa si impara. Sono i disegni ad acquerello che sono decisamente brutti
Nelle foto il ramo di una pianta, elementare che più di così non si può, e la pigna dove viene sovrapposto un colore chiaro, alla terra d'ombra, contraddicendo l'insegnamento principe dell'acquerello per cui si parte dai colori chiari aggiungendo via via colori più scuri. Non lo consiglio neppure ai principianti assoluti perché non ci sono siegazioni base per loro. In conclusione ho comprato un libro per tre disegni decenti che avrei potuto trovare ovunque.

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BayeMack3

Best Watercolor Book I Ever Purchased

Reviewed in the United States on 31 January 2022

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I rarely write reviews but for this book I am compelled to. There is not one piece of instruction that she leaves out of her tutorials. I have purchased no less than 12 books previous to this one and have thrown them all down for one reason or another. Every other book I own doesn’t explain everything for the beginner needing to know every detail. They may even show step by step pictures like this book but in their books their will be obvious info missing from one pic to the next. When I say she tells every single detail of what you need to do and every material needed I am not exaggerating. Some projects will have 5 or 6 pages of detailed instructions with a clear picture of every step, with nothing left to guess. I’m in LOVE with this watercolor guide!!! This is the first time I have read one from cover to cover and am doing every single tutorial with excitement! I just can’t say enough!!! If you are a beginner or even further along than a beginner but there are still a few techniques or steps you are unsure of BUY THIS BOOK! If it doesn’t help then you are hopeless😂

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Anne Jones

I already know I will treasure this forever

Reviewed in the United States on 2 December 2021

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My watercolor book by Rosalie Haizlett arrived this afternoon and I already know that I’m going to treasure this book for many years to come . It is a positive and cheery watercolor book that goes over the basics of how to draw and paint objects from nature is kind and sweet in style without being saccharine or condescending. The book begins with some of the basics of watercolor and sketching and then goes through from easiest to most complex a series of works from nature. This would be a great book for a young person who wants to learn how to watercolor or an old person like myself who wants to try something new. Even without painting it has beautiful pictures and lovely descriptions that make it a terrific read

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JH

What a treasure!

Reviewed in the United States on 30 November 2021

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Rosalie has been one of our favorite artists for years, and it is so nice to have her new book as an addition to several of her prints that we own. She takes her "top teacher" Skillshare status to a new level with this book. If you have ever participated in one of her workshops you know how personable and encouraging she is, and working through this book is just like having her by your side every step of the way. The illustrations are not overly simplified, so you will be learning professional techniques needed to begin producing your own fine art. The delightful complexity of the illustrations make this book an excellent gift for anyone, from a young beginner, to someone who has been painting for years. The price of the book is amazing considering the hundreds of hand rendered illustrations and the value of having such a skilled artist and communicator walk you step by step through her process. This is a book for the ages. Bravo!

15 people found this helpful

Terri L. Ward

This book is a treasure

Reviewed in the United States on 3 December 2021

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I preordered this book at the recommendation of a friend in WV who is an herbalist and artist. It's a gorgeous book, filled with stunning illustrations, clear guidance, and step-by-step techniques for completing each project. I'm fairly new to watercolor painting, but I love dabbling in sketching and painting flowers, leaves, and herbs, so this book is a wonderful companion for helping me to grow my skills and confidence. I've just started working through it, but I highly recommend Watercolor in Nature for anyone who is interested in becoming more connected to the natural world, growing their painting skills, or just learning how to see with a new perspective.

10 people found this helpful

Sara-Bear-8

Wonderful intro book to sketching and watercolor

Reviewed in the United States on 8 March 2022

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While I do have art experience, studied in college and been at it awhile, I am out of practice. This is a great book geared for sketching, drawing, pen work and watercolor. I was not sure about certain things so I will explain how the book is broken down. The first half of projects use sketching, watercolor and permeant ink marker like Sakura micron pens or fabercastle fineliner. The second half only use sketching and watercolors. There are brief but detailed instructions for sketching, use of pen and watercolors. There is no watercolor paper in this book so you need to have that. Also, steps do not highlight specific tools needed for each project aside from watercolors by name. However, there is a getting started section in the front that covers what pen or brush is needed. You really only need 2 watercolor paint brushes size 0 and 2 and 1 fineliner pen size 05 micron. I have many sizes of microns so I also used a 08 and 05 to save time with thicker lines and so there's options there. What I like is you follow projects in order so your skills build and there are some facts about the subject being drawn which are a nice touch. There are also helpful tips about drawing in nature beyond this book. The daisy is the first project in this book, it focuses on the use of shapes in sketching. The artist encourages individuality which is important and while I followed the steps I also made my daisy more blue and added some metalic paint for highlights because why not :) I will work the entire book and I recommend it completely!

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