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Create Breathtaking Watercolor Paintings in No Time

With this collection of easy, step-by-step instructions, unlocking your creativity with watercolor has never been easier. Follow along as Anna Koliadych, founder of DearAnnArt, guides you through painting your own watercolor masterpieces in just 15 minutes.

These 50 projects have something for everyone, from underwater landscapes to galaxies, from fashion sketches to tasty sweets. Learn to paint a meadow of poppies, a cosmic tea cup, a set of high heels or a tabby cat all in one quick evening. Whether you're new to watercolor or have been practicing for years, these colorful designs are perfect for a relaxing afternoon alone or as an activity for the whole family.

In each lesson, Anna highlights efficient techniques, like sketching your design with simple shapes, or adding small, beautiful details, so you can create the most charming artwork in the shortest amount of time--even if you've never painted before!

Breathtaking, Vibrant, Simple--Your Must-Have Guide to Everything Oil Pastels

Master the art of creating stunning oil pastel drawings under the guidance of Anna Koliadych, the creator of DearAnnArt and the bestselling author of 15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces. Let her walk you through 50 gorgeous, four-step projects and teach you all the must-know oil pastel tips and techniques you need to create vivid landscapes, botanicals, cute animals and more.

Revel in dozens of beautiful projects that will spark your creativity. Try your hand at recreating the Aurora Borealis, or draw a breathtaking Magical Lightning landscape. Compose some Autumn Forest Mushrooms, a Blooming Sakura or even a Fluffy Sheep. And with only four steps, every project is assured to be a breeze. Each step is also accompanied by a photo, so you can effortlessly follow along! Anna's experience as an art educator makes it easy for beginners to jump right in, and her expertise guarantees that even pros will find something new to learn.

With straightforward, no-fluff directions and dozens of projects to inspire you, you'll work your way from novice to master in a matter of pages.

Anna Koliadych, founder of the blog DearAnnArt and author of 15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces, has built a community around making painting fun and approachable for beginners. This book continues in that tradition by helping you develop a solid foundation for this increasingly popular art and teaches you how to make beautiful and frame-worthy compositions in only 4 steps or less.

Let yourself be guided step by step through 50 beginner-friendly projects inspired by elegant flowers, mouthwatering desserts and striking landscapes. Compositions include Starry Night Sky, Branch of Magnolia, Fancy Pink Flamingo, Fairy Tale Palm Tree and Pink Glazed Doughnut.

Try your hand at these gorgeous works of art, and you'll be impressed by how quickly you improve with every relaxing session. With Gouache in 4 Easy Steps, challenging yourself has never felt less complicated--and more rewarding.

Readers will be able to add new magic to their paintings with techniques like sponge painting and stamp projects while deepening their understanding of watercolor as a medium. Anna Koliadych simply and effectively uses step-by-step guides to walk readers through each project and leaves room for them to make each their own, like customizing the colors they choose. Each project is simple and takes little time from start to finish, making it easy to sit down and start a new hobby.

These are the perfect projects for artists looking to build upon their existing skills, or newbies hoping to find their new favorite hobby. Projects vary in techniques, like a Calm Seascape using wax crayons to create layers in the piece, or sponge painting stunning Spring Blossoms. Each project gives readers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the craft and build on skills they may already have. Both kids and adults will be inspired to follow detailed step-by-step guides and pick up their watercolor paints to create their own masterpieces.