Pretty Simple Painting
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Pretty Simple Painting
A Modern Step-by-Step Painting Book for Beginners with Artist-Grade Watercolor Paper Included
by Joy Laforme
Learn the Basics of Painting with this Modern, Beautiful How-To Book for Beginners!
Bring out your creative skills with Pretty Simple Painting, as it guides you through your painting journey from start to finish! Step-by-step instructions, comprehensive technique details, and premium watercolor paper are all beautifully bound together for an enjoyable experience, whether you are a beginner or an established artist.
Create the most charming paintings with designer and illustrator, Joy Laforme. You'll fall in love with Joy's whimsical, yet classic, style and her useful tips on technique and color theory that will help you achieve your own creative aesthetic in each piece you paint. With a project section full of insanely cute items such as New York taxis with flowers blooming out of the window, cityscapes, swans, bicycles, bakeries, and envelopes of flowers, you will pour over each page.
Our gouache painting book will provide you with all the painting lessons that you need to create your own paintings — with a dose of happiness on the side!
FEATURES:
Premium matte hardcover with gold-foil lettering
Sturdy, gold-spiral binding so the books lays flat when opened
Includes 8, 8”x8” 160gsm watercolor paper sheets
Complete instructions to basic painting techniques
Introduction to color theory
Color mixing instructions
Easy, intermediate and advanced painting projects with step-by-step sketches and instructions
Additional instructions on digitizing your artwork
Art supply recommendations
Color wheel and color-palette guide
Practice section
Classic, timeless illustrations
More About This Book
Create Whimsical Paintings Using A Simple, Step-By-Step Approach
Create beautiful illustrations with ease! This easy-to-follow painting book teaches beginners and aspiring artists a modern approach to painting with simple instructions that will make your new hobby enjoyable, uncomplicated, and uniquely yours.
Start by learning how to choose the best art supplies before exploring techniques, color theory, and progressing through the stages of painting with gouache (or any other water-soluble media, like watercolor and acrylic). Author Joy Laforme will help you build your skills and technique as you move throughout the book, so that you can create more complex paintings while enjoying the learning process.
Joy simplifies the art of painting as she carefully walks you through the various stages of your projects. Laforme has a Master of Arts degree from Savannah College of Art & Design and has spent more than a decade as a professional illustrator, designer and artist. Her signature aesthetic and cheerful drawings are sure to delight all who see them.
The premium-quality, hardcover book opens flat to create an ideal workspace to practice your painting techniques. It’s filled with inspiration, tips, and details that will make you successful! You will learn to paint whimsical butterflies, adorable cityscapes, a bakery, a florist shop, delectable treats such as tea and cake, and much more as you practice the basics of gouache painting. Thick, high-grade watercolor paper is neatly tucked inside, making it easy to display your paintings in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and other areas where you want to add some cheer.
Paper Peony Press products make the perfect gift for the important people in your life. We are a boutique publishing company based in San Antonio, TX, with a passion for creating beautiful books with a purpose. That starts with our commitment to high-quality, premium materials and sophisticated, modern design. With premium hardcovers, high-quality bindings, heavyweight paper, gold foil details, full-color interiors and hand-drawn illustrations by artists we love, our books are made with smart, user-friendly design and a focus on quality that will last a lifetime.
Make Painting Fun and Unintimidating!
Starting a new hobby doesn’t have to be stressful. Pretty Simple Painting features 20 charming illustration-style paintings, allowing aspiring artists to master painting with water-soluble media like gouache, acrylic or watercolor in a simple, unintimidating way. You will learn to use basic skills to paint cheerful, modern images that are light-hearted and designed to radiate positivity. Unleash your creativity with the author’s uncomplicated instructions and become an artist in no time!
Create Paintings That Are Timeless with Undeniable Beauty
Classic illustrations ranging from easy to advanced will add charm and optimism to any office, living space, child’s room and more. Start by learning basic shapes and layering, and customize your work with unique color palette options and the ability to add your own details. Watch your new skills blossom into your own beautiful masterpieces — you will love how easy and versatile your new hobby will become with a little practice!
The Perfect Escape From a Hurried World
Gather your family and friends for a fun and relaxing activity; or pair this book with brushes and a gouache paint set to give as the perfect gift! Pretty Simple Painting will exercise those creative muscles while offering a fun and relaxing experience. The simple, whimsical projects provide the perfect creative escape that we all need!
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About The Author
Joy Laforme
Joy Laforme is a multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator with a Master of Arts from the Savannah College of Art & Design. She was born and raised in the Greater New York City Area and currently lives and works in New Jersey.
She’s been illustrating for book covers, greeting cards, puzzles, textiles, and galleries for over 10 years. She is influenced by her love of American Folk Art and classic storybooks, and incorporates it into her signature aesthetic.
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Product Metadata
Binding: Spiral-bound
Dimensions: 11.02” x 10.47”
ISNB: 978-1952842429
ASIN: 1952842425
Publisher: Paper Peony Press
Release: November 11, 2021
Language: English
134 pages
Cover: Premium matte hardcover
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