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Painting - Color In and Out of the Garden: Watercolor Practices for Painters, Gardeners, and Nature Lovers

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Book Synopsis: Capture all the hues of the garden with a few simple brushstrokes and Lorene Edwards Forkner's inspirational advice on observing color in nature, painting with watercolor, and gardening with joy and intention. If you love flowers and the rich colors of the garden, Color In and Out of the Garden is for you. Artist and garden expert Lorene Edwards Forkner shares her simple watercolor techniques for capturing every lovely hue in a miniature artwork. Along the way, she also offers practical advice on topics from painting (no matter your skill level) to gardening mindfully to celebrating life. This delightfully useful and addictively readable little book may just inspire you to begin keeping a garden journal of your own, so you can record favorite plants with just a few simple brushstrokes. Arranged by color, each chapter helps readers sharpen their powers of observation and capture nature's lovely palette. Plant profiles and personal reflections mingle with creative prompts for making a simple watercolor that helps focus one's attention. Both a mindfulness exercise for seeing garden colors and an easy guide to reproducing them on the page, Forkner guides you through the spectrum with her own watercolors while offering inspiration and a delightful garden respite from everyday stress. “Color In and Out of the Garden pays homage to plants and processes, to seeing and believing in small acts of creativity as a means connecting to ourselves and the natural world. A gem of a book.” —Christin Geall, author of Cultivated: The Elements of Floral StyleIncludes color images Read more

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Do you find yourself captivated by the vibrant colors of the garden? Imagine being able to capture those hues with just a few brushstrokes. With "Color In and Out of the Garden: Watercolor Practices for Painters, Gardeners, and Nature Lovers," you can learn the art of painting with watercolor and gardening with joy and intention. This invaluable book, written by artist and garden expert Lorene Edwards Forkner, provides inspirational advice on observing color in nature and offers simple watercolor techniques for creating beautiful artwork.

Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this book is for you. Forkner's expertise shines through as she takes you on a journey to explore the wonders of color in the garden. She provides practical advice on painting techniques and gardening mindfully, all while celebrating the beauty of life. Through her delightful and addictive writing style, Forkner will inspire you to keep a garden journal of your own, where you can record your favorite plants with just a few brushstrokes.

Arranged by color, each chapter in "Color In and Out of the Garden" helps sharpen your powers of observation and allows you to capture nature's lovely palette. The book combines plant profiles and personal reflections with creative prompts, making it a perfect mindfulness exercise for seeing garden colors. With Forkner's own watercolor paintings as guidance, you'll be able to effortlessly reproduce nature's beauty on paper. Say goodbye to everyday stress and immerse yourself in the calming world of watercolor painting.

"Color In and Out of the Garden" is not just a book; it's a true gem that pays homage to the power of plants and the creative process. It's a reminder that small acts of creativity can connect us to ourselves and the natural world. As Christin Geall, author of "Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style" says, "A gem of a book."So, why wait any longer? Start transforming your garden experiences into colorful works of art. Get your copy of "Color In and Out of the Garden" today and embark on a delightful journey of creativity and self-discovery.

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