Part of the popular Paint 50 series. Master the art of watercolour with 50 adorable projects!
Award-winning artist Marina Bakasova shows you how to paint pets and wildlife in 7 easy steps.
Unlock your inner artist and bring the animal kingdom to life with this inspiring addition to the Paint 50 series. Designed specifically for animal lovers and absolute beginners, this book removes the fear of the blank page by breaking down complex creatures into simple, manageable stages.
Whether you want to capture a characterful pet portrait or a majestic wild animal, Marina Bakasova’s step-by-step method ensures success without the need for prior drawing skills. These charming motifs are perfectly sized for personalising your bullet journal, creating bespoke scrapbook layouts, or making unique hand-painted cards for friends and family.
By the end of this book, you will have the confidence to create a vibrant gallery of 50 animals, ranging from llamas and pandas to owls and foxes. It is the perfect creative escape that results in beautiful, giftable art.
Why Choose This Book?
- No Drawing Skills Required: Includes full-size line drawings to trace or download for free, allowing you to focus on the paint.
- 7-Step Success: Every project is completed in seven simple stages, from the initial sketch to the final characterful wash.
- Perfect for Crafters: Ideal for anyone looking to create handmade gifts, nursery wall art, or custom stationery.
Includes: Llama, Giraffe, Baby deer, Hippopotamus, Cow, Dog, Polar bear, Camel, Panda, Deer, Woodpecker, Frog, Shark, Gecko, Seal, Goat, Koi carp, Sloth, Meerkat, Beaver, Crab, Seagull, Stork, Lion, Tiger, Zebra, Hamster, Squirrel, Toucan, Gopher, Elephant, Monkey, Pig, Wolf, Skunk, Swan, Rabbit, Flamingo, Fox, Rhinoceros, Crocodile, Pufferfish, Peacock, Lemur, Bird, Butterfly, Owl, Ram, Mouse and Ostrich.
Discover the full collection search for other titles in the Paint 50 series to continue your watercolour journey with Flowers, Nature and Figures.
Table of Contents
Introduction 4, Drawing 5, Materials for painting 6, Painting techniques 8, Useful tips and tricks 10, Colours 11
Projects
Llama 12, Giraffe 14, Baby deer, 16, Hippopotamus 18, Cow 20, Dog 22, Polar bear 24, Camel 26, Panda 28, Deer 30, Woodpecker 32, Frog 34, Shark 36, Gecko 38, Seal 40, Goat, Koi carp 44, Sloth 46, Meerkat 48, Beaver 50, Crab 52, Seagull 54, Stork 56, Lion 58, Tiger 60, Zebra 62, Hamster 64, Squirrel 66, Toucan 68, Gopher 70, Elephant 72, Monkey 74, Pig 76, Wolf 78, Skunk 80, Swan 82, Rabbit 84, Flamingo 86, Fox 88, Rhinoceros 90, Crocodile 92, Pufferfish 94, Peacock 96, Lemur 98, Bird 100, Butterfly 102, Owl 104, Ram 106, Mouse 108, Ostrich 110.
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About Marina Bakasova
Marina Bakasova is an award winning artist in her early 20s, born in Bryansk, Russia. Fond of drawing and painting from early childhood, she recently graduated from Moscow State Stroganov Art University. Now working as a freelance illustrator, Marina is obsessed with art and painting.
Marina's first book, Four-Step Watercolour, was published through Search Press in 2020 and won the Most Inspiring Crafty Read category in the Best of Craft Awards 2020.
Marina has over 14,000 followers on Instagram, where her handle is @marinabksv
