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Transform travel memories into vibrant, expressive art – no experience needed!
From trips away to your own backyard, Creative Watercolor Escapes guides you to turn any destination into art using accessible watercolor techniques. With a blend of mindful creativity and visual storytelling, this beginner-friendly book reveals how to draw inspiration from the places around you – and within you.
Artist and educator Kate Rebecca Leach, creator of Essoldo Design and author of two bestselling books, opens her sketchbook of global destinations. From Lisbon’s tiles to Bali’s textiles, she shares 15 creative watercolor projects alongside tips for working on the go.
Packed with practical advice including building a travel art kit, drawing inspiration from holiday photos, and mastering color palettes, this book invites you to slow down, look closer, and let watercolor work its magic.
- Learn beginner watercolor techniques like wet-on-wet, blooms, and expressive mark-making
- Get expert tips on choosing materials for painting while traveling
- Explore 15 destination-themed projects with color palettes and photographic inspiration
- Use simple color palettes and composition tricks to elevate your art
- Discover how to explore like an artist – at home or abroad
Let your creativity wander – and bring your travels home in watercolor.
Making Art Inspired by Travel 6
Capturing the Colors 8
Keeping a Sketchbook 12
Traveling Light 14
Key Terms and Techniques 16
PROJECTS 18
Le Marche, Italy: Jewels from the Olive Grove 20
Marrakesh, Morocco: Spicy Souk Tiles 26
Koddhipparu, Maldives: Beneath the Blue 34
Devon, UK: Pebble-Beach Finds 42
Bangkok, Thailand: Flower Market Florals 50
Norfolk, UK: Treasures of the Shore 56
Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Dutch Tulips 64
New York City, USA: Manhattan Skyline 70
The Cotswolds, UK: The Cotswolds’ Lark 78
Seville, Spain: Vibrant Oranges 86
Ubud, Bali: Woven Textiles 94
Lake Bohinj, Slovenia: Misty Mountains 102
Valletta, Malta: Ironwork Abstract 110
Lisbon, Portugal: Little Fishes Tile 116
Lefkada, Greece: Grecian Olive Urn 124
WATERCOLOR DIRECTORY 130
Materials 132
Painting and Mark Making 136
About the Author 142
Acknowledgements 142
Index 143