Watercolor in Nature: Paint Woodland Wildlife and Botanicals with 20 Beginner-Friendly Projects

by Rosalie Haizlett

Overview

Capture the Natural World with Vibrant Works of Art

Nature illustrator Rosalie Haizlett has hiked through countless forests with her sketchbook and watercolors, documenting the plants, animals and landscapes that she encounters. She has also taught tens of thousands of students to paint and appreciate nature’s beauty through her popular online classes and in-person workshops.

In this book, Rosalie provides step-by-step instruction on how to paint 20 realistic insects, fungi, birds, botanicals and mammals in her vibrant wet- on-dry watercolor style. Pick up the skills you need to become a better observer in the outdoors, take your own reference photos and paint a wide variety of subjects so that you can continue to draw inspiration from nature long after you finish the projects in this book. You’ll also learn some fun nature facts along the way! Whether you’re a total beginner or ready to take your skills to the next level, Rosalie is here to walk you through every step of the process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645674146
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	11/30/2021
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	184,494
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Rosalie Haizlett has collaborated with prominent organizations like the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Recently, she was the artist-in-residence at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, as well as the National Audubon Society in Maine. She is currently based in West Virginia.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Slow Down & Zoom In 9

Getting Started

How to Use This Book 12

Gathering Your Materials 14

Introduction to Ink 18

Introduction to Watercolor 20

Let's Paint

Ink & Watercolor: The Magic Combination

Daisy 32

Imperial Moth 38

Fly Agaric Mushroom 44

Fiddlehead Ferns 50

Praying Mantis 56

Moose Antler 62

Green Frog 68

Great Horned Owl 74

Land Snail 80

Monarch Caterpillar & Milkweed 86

Watercolor: Take the Plunge

Leaf Sprig 94

Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly 100

Sassafras Leaf 106

Pine Cone 112

Red Eft Salamander 118

Canada Warbler 124

Cottontail Rabbit 130

Wild Blueberries 136

Wood Duck 142

Red Fox 148

A Step Further

Take Your Own Reference Photos 156

Add a Background 158

Sketch Outside 160

Practice Your Observation Skills 162

Thank You 165

About the Author 167

Index 168

Editorial Reviews

Skillshare Top Teacher and artist Rosalie Haizlett introduces her signature teaching style and artistic approach to new audiences through this stunning and accessible book.” —Skillshare

“This book has everything you need to capture the beauty of the natural world through watercolor—no prior experience needed!” —Kolbie Blume, artist, art educator and author of Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes

“Rosalie Haizlett will be your guide, coach and support system as you venture out in nature with brush and palette.” —John Muir Laws, author of The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling

"Watercolor in Nature is not only a treasure box of tips and techniques, but a surprisingly inspirational intersection of creativity, nature and well-being." —Maggie Enterrios, illustrator and author of Flowerscape

"Along with teaching how to paint, Rosalie also lets us slow down and rediscover our own sense of wonder in the close-up details of nature. This book is a celebration of curiosity as much as it is a practical guide to learning the tools and techniques of watercolor." —Gale Straub, creator of She Explores

“This book will teach you magic painting skills for capturing nature, but more surprisingly, it does something even more fundamental: it creates an environment where you will most certainly be captured by the magic of nature!” —Andy J. Pizza, illustrator and founder of the Creative Pep Talk podcast

From the Publisher