Marina Bakasova – författare

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*** WINNER ***Won MOST INSPIRING CRAFTY READ in The Best of Craft Awards 2020!Marina Bakasova loves to paint, and with the help of this book, you will too! She has put together this varied collection of her favourite subjects and shows you how to paint each one in her loose, characterful style. Each project can be completed in just four simple steps, using a small selection of colours and a handful of tried-and-tested watercolour techniques.Maybe you want to create a hand-painted birthday card or a piece of artwork to frame and hang on the wall, or embellish your hand-written journals and planners? Or perhaps you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolours? Whatever your motivation, with 150 projects to choose from you’ll not fail to find something to inspire you.

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.

Learn to paint 50 vibrant watercolour animals in seven simple stages, with award-winning artist Marina Bakasova.Paint 50 Watercolour Animals is the first title in a new beginner-friendly ''how-to-paint'' series. This book will focus on a range of animals, from popular pets to wild creatures; from fun flamingos and doting dogs to mischievous monkeys.Over the course of 50 simple watercolour projects, this title will teach you how to paint! Each project can be completed in just seven simple steps from initial line drawing to finished creation, using a small selection of colours and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolour techniques.Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolours, with 50 cute motifs to choose from, you''Äôll easily find something to inspire you.No prior knowledge of watercolour techniques needed ''Äì This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed to paint this varied collection of animals.No drawing skills required ''Äì The line drawings are provided at full size, ready to copy or trace ''Äì and all the information on how to do so is included. The line drawings are also available to download for free from Bookmarked (www.bookmarkedhub.com).Suitable for artists of all levels ''Äì Marina''Äôs clear instructions guide the reader from start to finish in a way that makes it easy for anyone to pick up a brush and learn how to paint in her loose, characterful style.