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Creative Watercolor Workbook

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Discover tips and tricks with a variety of projects; you'll learn to use color, texture, and contrast to create stunning abstract art. The project pages are on bound-in watercolor paper and perfora...
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  • 13 October 2026
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Learn how to watercolor‑in and create dynamic, original art using easy, beginner‑friendly techniques with this interactive workbook.

  • A practical companion book to the bestselling Creative Abstract Watercolor by Kate Rebecca Leach
  • With high-quality art paper pages, this interactive workbook provides simple exercises and projects for absolute beginners to get started in painting
  • Explore techniques, tips and tricks to create your own vibrant art with help on composition and ideas for mixed media concepts

Get started today – practice, play, and paint with the Creative Abstract Watercolor Workbook and discover new levels of creativity and expression for your art.

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Price: $26.99
Pages: 80
Publisher: David & Charles
Imprint: David & Charles
Publication Date: 13 October 2026
ISBN: 9781446318058
Format: Paperback
BISACs: ART / Techniques / Watercolor Painting, Paintings and painting in watercolours or pastels, DESIGN / Decorative Arts, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Painting, Adult colouring and activity books
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Kate Rebecca Leach is the talented artist and designer with over 200k followers on Instagram under her Essoldo Design moniker (@essoldodesign).

She has a large platform that is growing rapidly. Running workshops and attending events, Kate regularly teaches artists and non-artists alike how to enjoy abstract watercolor. She lives in Hertfordshire, England.

Introduction 5
My Inspiration 6

Creative Abstract Watercolor 8

How to Use this Workbook 10

Materials 12
Paint 12
Paper 13
Masking Supplies 13
Brushes 14
Ink and Pens 14
Recommended Brands 15

Color Philosophy 16
Analogous Palettes 17
Color Mixing 18
Payne’s Gray 19

TECHNIQUES
Watercolor Techniques
22
Wet On Wet 24
Wet On Dry 25
Brushwork Shapes 26
Spots and Circles 27
Mark Making 28

EXERCISES & PROJECTS
Exercises

Wet On Wet 32
Wet On Dry 34
Brushwork Shapes 36
More Brushwork and Other Tools 38
Mark Making 40
Color Mixing 42

Projects
Experimental Sampler 44
Irregular Pebbles 48
Bold Blocks 52
Simple Leaves 56
Striking Bloom 60
Botanical Pattern 64
Sunset Landscape 68
Underwater Landscape 72
Little Houses 76