Watercolor Paint Palette

Unleash your inner artist at our Teen Watercolor Painting event on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.  Wendy will help you create watercolor postcards to take home and frame . . . or mail, if you want to take it old school.  Register online or by phone (205-444-7826) today.  If you want to explore working with watercolor a little more, grab one of these new books from the adult nonfiction department.

15-Minute Painting: Effortless Watercolor by Angela Moulton
The Beginner's Guide to Watercolor: Master Essential Skills and Techniques through Guided Exercises and Projects by Jovy Merryl
Botanical Watercolor Painting for Beginners: A Step-by-Step to Create Beautiful Floral Artwork by Cara Rosalie Olsen
Galaxy Watercolor: Paint the Universe with 30 Awe-Inspiring Projects by Sosha Davis
Nature Painting in Watercolor: Learn to Paint Florals, Ferns, Trees, and More in Colorful, Contemporary Watercolor by Kristine A. Lombardi
Painting Happiness: Creativity with Watercolors by Terry Runyan
Stunning Watercolor Seascapes: Master the Art of Painting Oceans, Rivers, Lakes and More by Kolbie Blume
Watercolor Flowers by Manushree Mishra
Watercolor for Relaxation: 25 Meditative Projects to Help You Unwind by Angelica Torres
Watercolor Life: 40 Joy-Filled Lessons to Spark Your Creativity by Emma Block
Watercolor Painting at Home: Easy-to-Follow Painting Projects Inspired by the Comforts of Home and the Colors of the Garden by Bley Hack
Watercolor Portraits: 15 Step-by-Step Paintings for Iconic Faces in Watercolor by Nelli Andrejew

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