When you don't have much time to paint
Self-taught artist and art teacher Angela Marie Moulton presents her book "15-Minute Painting: Effortless Watercolor. From sketch to finished painting in just 15 minutes!" which was published by Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster. It is the first book in the 15-Minute Series The first part of the book is dedicated to topics such as "Tools & Materials," "Paints," and "Mixing Color." The second part of the book treats topics such as "Flowers," "Still Life," and "Animals." I highly appreciate the statement of Moulton in "Getting Started" Moulton: "While many people may feel inspired to paint with watercolor, the challenge is finding the time to make it happen This book will help you get started using approachable projects that can be completed in just 15 minutes. Of course, you may take more time, but you should be able to complete each project in one sitting. But remember, there are no hard and fast rules You are in charge You are in control. Sometimes all one needs is a little nudge. And now, you are off and running!" (p. 5). This can be an encouragement to beginners and advanced artists.
The book comes with quick tips, additional information (e.g., flesh and hair tones on p. 98), creative exercises, and also list the supplies needed for the various painting. As such it is a good book for beginners and advanced artists who need ideas when they do not have a lot of time to paint.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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I, really loved the book. If you are a beginner and want to learn Watercolor Painting, then you cannot miss this one. The graphics are excellent and the artist has perfectly described each and every step. Also, materials to be used are also listed. Also, the author has included all the designs ranging from landscapes to floral to still life practicing which you can create your own designs also. Definitely, 5 stars for the book.

(In a sing-song voice) This book is beautiful! 15-Minute Painting:Effortless Watercolor by Angela Marie Moulton will make you want to tackle watercolor painting. I have been wanting for ages and now I'm gonna do it!

The book talks about how you can have a start to finish project done in 15 minutes. There is some invest on supplies although in my personal opinion very affordable for the paints last so long because just a little bit is needed. The skillset that she has and uses that to give the watercolorist to be confidence is there! Albeit Angela is very talented and yes like she said so much is in the colors but when you're an artist and can draw that is the key because most of the watercolor project starts with a sketch and okay let's draw a bird and now watercolor it. But it can seem daunting but the way Angela has designed this book you feel like if you didn't have a creative bone in your body you can draw that bird and watercolor.

Tomorrow I will be getting the paper, paints, and brushes and begin and I hope it's the beginning of a lifelong joy. I feel it. This is the book that is finally taking me on that joyful path to watercoloring.

I'd love to update on this endeavor I'm about to undertake. As a Naturalist, we were supposed to sketch in our nature books and I wish I could fill it with watercolor sketches and now I will. :)

I'd like to thank NetGalley, the publisher Quartro Publishing for another fantastic book, and of course Angela Marie Moulton the author and illustrator.

Thank you Net Galley, the publisher, and author for providing me a copy for my honest review. This is an excellent resource for learning the basics of water color painting. I love the overview of materials and getting started as well as the short and easy lessons the author walks the artist through completing. Anyone will be successful picking this book up and following the steps to complete these paintings. This is more of a beginner level book, but it is an excellent one that I highly recommend.

This is a lovely watercolor book designed for absolute beginners or amateur watercolor painters, especially those who worry about not having enough time to paint. There are lots of projects that you follow along with that start with a very brief pencil sketch and then rather abstract watercolor painting. There's a lot of info in the beginning about supplies, techniques, brushes, etc. The sections include flowers, figures, birds and animals, objects, etc.

I'm not a fan of sketching first but these sketches are very light general shapes, and I decided to give it a try this way. Even if you don't like sketching first, you can use the examples as inspiration. This is a fun book that I'm looking forward to using for inspiration.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

I was very excited to take a look at this title. What I loved about it was how it made water color painting feel possible and accessible, even for those who do not see themselves as artists. The information on how to get started is straightforward and includes things like brushes, types of paper and paints. This section is specific and practical. Go on to learn about techniques and projects…and have fun.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto-Walter Foster Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.