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The Colour Mixing Guide: Watercolour Botanicals by Julie Collins
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The Colour Mixing Guide: Watercolour Botanicals by Julie Collins
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Jan 21, 2025 | ISBN 9781800922440

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Library Journal – Jan 15, 2025

Drawing inspiration from nature, watercolor artist Collins (The Colour Mixing Companion) shows readers how a palette of just 23 colors can be mixed to depict a variety of botanical subjects. Collins begins with an introduction to watercolor paints, explaining why she recommends building up one’s own selection of colors rather than purchasing pre-packaged sets. A concise, well-explained overview of color theory leads into a discussion of various watercolor techniques, including wet on wet and wet on dry, and the creation of different washes and textural effects. The book’s four sections cover flowers, leaves, seeds, and bulbs, and each provides a painting project with downloadable outlines and step-by-step instructions as well as a supply list. Most critically, Collins instructs readers which colors from her suggested palette should be mixed, and in what ratios, to create the shades necessary for each project.
VERDICT The simple, delicate beauty of Collins’s paintings should inspire rather than intimidate beginner artists. Detailed instructions, including techniques to use, brush sizes to choose, and colors to mix, make this an exemplary resource for new watercolor painters.

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