Katie Putt is a London-based watercolour artist and illustrator. Her work combines a traditional style with a relaxed modern touch. She has taught numerous watercolour workshops in the UK, and will be leading classes at creative retreats in France. Recently she painted live at a publicity event for luxury accessories brand FURLA.Katie has a strong social media following, and has created an enthusiastic community of international watercolour and nature lovers on Instagram where you can follow her @studio.storey. To view more of Katie's work visit www.katieputt.com

Set yourself a challengeArtist, Katie Putt guides you through simple step-by-step instructions for 30 mini-masterpieces. Each of ten chapters in this book is based around a different three-colour palette, from jewel brights to Scandi calm. You'll need just three 'pure' paint colours to make a start. From these, you will learn how to mix a surprising range of different colours - every hue you'll need to complete the three easy-to-follow watercolour projects in each chapter, which range from animals, flowers and plants to baked goods and more.By working with three-colour palettes, you'll get to know each different colour of paint intimately. You'll gain an understanding of how different colours interact when mixed or layered, and you'll become a pro when it comes to the different characteristics of dark and light washes. By the time you've completed the projects in this book, you'll have a sixth sense for colour.All 30 projects contain tips and simple instructions throughout, and each of the ten sections is supplemented with generously sized colour charts to make colour matching super simple. This is the perfect book for beginners as well as experienced artists who want to play with more limited colour designs to gain an understanding of their paints.

• Introduction 8The basics 10Tools 12Colour essentials 14Three colours 18Colour charts 19Layering 20Steps 21THE PALETTES 22Jewel brights: patisserie, pomegranate, potted plant 24Beach spirit: rockpool crab, cocktail hour, surf’s up 34Scandi calm: eucalyptus, wicker basket, photo time  44True romance: trainer, lantern, hot-air balloon 54Tropical sun: lemons, tiger, chameleon 64Magic touch: shell, ice lolly, flora 74Spring fresh: bird’s nest, flower power, springtime bird 84Summer swoon: flowering cacti, parasol, journal entry 94Autumnal glow: iced doughnut, fungi, latte art 104Festive vibes: red lipstick, bedside lamp, present 114Colour index 124Author biography 128Illustration credits 128

Katie Putt is a London-based watercolour artist and illustrator. Her work combines a traditional style with a relaxed modern touch. She has taught numerous watercolour workshops in the UK, and will be leading classes at creative retreats in France. Recently she painted live at a publicity event for luxury accessories brand FURLA.Katie has a strong social media following, and has created an enthusiastic community of international watercolour and nature lovers on Instagram where you can follow her @studio.storey. To view more of Katie's work visit www.katieputt.com

Set yourself a challengeArtist, Katie Putt guides you through simple step-by-step instructions for 30 mini-masterpieces. Each of ten chapters in this book is based around a different three-colour palette, from jewel brights to Scandi calm. You'll need just three 'pure' paint colours to make a start. From these, you will learn how to mix a surprising range of different colours - every hue you'll need to complete the three easy-to-follow watercolour projects in each chapter, which range from animals, flowers and plants to baked goods and more.By working with three-colour palettes, you'll get to know each different colour of paint intimately. You'll gain an understanding of how different colours interact when mixed or layered, and you'll become a pro when it comes to the different characteristics of dark and light washes. By the time you've completed the projects in this book, you'll have a sixth sense for colour.All 30 projects contain tips and simple instructions throughout, and each of the ten sections is supplemented with generously sized colour charts to make colour matching super simple. This is the perfect book for beginners as well as experienced artists who want to play with more limited colour designs to gain an understanding of their paints.

• Introduction 8The basics 10Tools 12Colour essentials 14Three colours 18Colour charts 19Layering 20Steps 21THE PALETTES 22Jewel brights: patisserie, pomegranate, potted plant 24Beach spirit: rockpool crab, cocktail hour, surf’s up 34Scandi calm: eucalyptus, wicker basket, photo time  44True romance: trainer, lantern, hot-air balloon 54Tropical sun: lemons, tiger, chameleon 64Magic touch: shell, ice lolly, flora 74Spring fresh: bird’s nest, flower power, springtime bird 84Summer swoon: flowering cacti, parasol, journal entry 94Autumnal glow: iced doughnut, fungi, latte art 104Festive vibes: red lipstick, bedside lamp, present 114Colour index 124Author biography 128Illustration credits 128

Katie Putt is a London-based watercolour artist and illustrator. Her work combines a traditional style with a relaxed modern touch. She has taught numerous watercolour workshops in the UK, and will be leading classes at creative retreats in France. Recently she painted live at a publicity event for luxury accessories brand FURLA.Katie has a strong social media following, and has created an enthusiastic community of international watercolour and nature lovers on Instagram where you can follow her @studio.storey. To view more of Katie's work visit www.katieputt.com

Set yourself a challengeArtist, Katie Putt guides you through simple step-by-step instructions for 30 mini-masterpieces. Each of ten chapters in this book is based around a different three-colour palette, from jewel brights to Scandi calm. You'll need just three 'pure' paint colours to make a start. From these, you will learn how to mix a surprising range of different colours - every hue you'll need to complete the three easy-to-follow watercolour projects in each chapter, which range from animals, flowers and plants to baked goods and more.By working with three-colour palettes, you'll get to know each different colour of paint intimately. You'll gain an understanding of how different colours interact when mixed or layered, and you'll become a pro when it comes to the different characteristics of dark and light washes. By the time you've completed the projects in this book, you'll have a sixth sense for colour.All 30 projects contain tips and simple instructions throughout, and each of the ten sections is supplemented with generously sized colour charts to make colour matching super simple. This is the perfect book for beginners as well as experienced artists who want to play with more limited colour designs to gain an understanding of their paints.

• Introduction 8The basics 10Tools 12Colour essentials 14Three colours 18Colour charts 19Layering 20Steps 21THE PALETTES 22Jewel brights: patisserie, pomegranate, potted plant 24Beach spirit: rockpool crab, cocktail hour, surf’s up 34Scandi calm: eucalyptus, wicker basket, photo time  44True romance: trainer, lantern, hot-air balloon 54Tropical sun: lemons, tiger, chameleon 64Magic touch: shell, ice lolly, flora 74Spring fresh: bird’s nest, flower power, springtime bird 84Summer swoon: flowering cacti, parasol, journal entry 94Autumnal glow: iced doughnut, fungi, latte art 104Festive vibes: red lipstick, bedside lamp, present 114Colour index 124Author biography 128Illustration credits 128