Painting Woodland Watercolors: Learn to Paint Beautiful Mushrooms, Animals, Insects, and Other Forest Wonders

Capture the delicate beauty of forest flora and fauna in watercolor through step-by-step instructions, traceable templates, and video tutorials.

Designed for beginner and intermediate artists, Painting Woodland Watercolors covers all aspects of woodland painting, from understanding watercolor materials and techniques to creating detailed forest scenes. In 20 step-by-step tutorials, author and illustrator Rita Gould introduces you to a variety of subjects, including mushrooms, acorns, leaves, woodland critters, and other forest treasures.

Each tutorial is designed to make learning accessible and enjoyable, with downloadable traceable templates to help you get started, and links to video tutorials for extra support. Rita’s detailed instructions and love for nature shine through on every page, encouraging you to explore and celebrate the beauty of the forest through art.

Inside you’ll

20 step-by-step woodland painting Begin painting right away with easy-to-follow guides for capturing mushrooms, plants, insects, and other forest elements.Traceable templates and links to video Downloadable templates, plus instructional videos, make starting each project simple and supportive.A guide to watercolor techniques and Find everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting, whether you’re a beginner or refining your skills.
With Painting Woodland Watercolors, discover the joy of depicting natural beauty on paper and build confidence in your artistic skills through mindful, nature-inspired practice.