Ink & Wash in the Garden: Watercolor & Ink Birds, Insects, Wildlife & More

From bestselling Ink and Wash Florals author Camilla Damsbo Brix comes another mixed media masterpiece. Through 22 elegant projects that combine the looseness of watercolour with the precision of ink, readers will be transported into a world of botanical wonder. This book brings to life the winged marvels of garden wildlife, all the while teaching beginners the crucial fundamentals of both watercolour and ink. From concepts like wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry to mastering clean ink strokes, beginners will gain the skills needed to create their own compositions. Readers will paint their way through various species and insects like woodpeckers, blackbirds, robins and butterflies, all the way to bumblebees, fireflies and ladybugs - perfect for hanging around the house, or for gifting to friends and family. Whether new to art, or whether their medium of choice is ink or watercolour, this book will open readers’ worlds to the magic of mixed media, through dazzling compositions. This book contains 20 projects and 20 photos and step-by-steps.