6 of my Favourite Watercolor Books

In this video, I go through 6 of my favourite watercolour books, they are:
Colour & Light in Watercolour by Jean Haines
Watercolor: painting outside the lines by Linda Kemp
Flowers in Watercolour by Jean Martin
How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself by Nita Engle
Taking Risks With Watercolour by Shirley Trevena
The Art of Creative Watercolor by Danielle Donaldson
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[@renee1292]

Shirley Trevena's books are excellent. I have all of Jean Haines' books and love each one.

[@ChattylaineCreates]

They are all beautiful books, I especially liked the last one, the animals, birds and flowers are a favourite for me. 😊😊💖

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks Elaine, yes that is a lovely one. I hope to be as good one day! 😊💗

[@ChattylaineCreates]

@@karipaints6259 you are good but we always strive to be better don't we 😁😁😁💖

[@zhianne9425]

Wow their works are all amazing. I love the one berries and building behind.

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks Zhianne, they are really such lovely books full of amazing inspiration. One day I might be as good as they are! 💗

[@zhianne9425]

@@karipaints6259 I really think you're as good as them already. Your talents are just not focused in one medium but if you would think about all the things you've done in the past, you'll know you're so much more talented than 90% of people.

[@leenb.7936]

I just bought Liz chaderton’s new Line and wash book and her older ‘how to paint watercolor on canvas’ and I love them. The ‘how to let watercolor paint itself’ has peaked my interest the most

[@sheilasinghal2922]

Nice selection! You might also really like Hazel Soan's books. Her use of light is stunning, and she is really good at teaching quick watercolour sketching. Her smaller how-to books are also not too expensive. 😊

[@beccasart1]

We are kindred spirits when it comes to colour. Like you I was captivated, especially by the use of colour in figure and portrait work, it does apply to all subjects though, especially whites, or pale tones. And, well, I guess darks are more than blacks and blues too! The books are a treasure, I was just looking at my collection yesterday!

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks Becca, yes colour is what it is all about for me, I love it. It is wonderful to have a collection of books to go to when we need a bit of inspiration. 💗

[@beccasart1]

@@karipaints6259 You do handle colour very well!

[@mariacheung647]

Hmmmm.....lovely lovely books! I love Danielle Donaldson too, I did an e-course with her and I love the way she uses Watercolour, and she encourages you to use the grey water / mud coloured paints as well. I love the little project I did with her. The rest of the books you showed are very enticing, I think they are a little advance for me.. it will be a few decades for me to reach that level LOL... and I think I learn watercolour better from watching rather than from a book. Maybe when I improve a little in the near future :) Thank you for sharing your w/c library with us Kari.

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks Maria, oh how lovely that you did an e-course with Danielle, I can imagine it was very useful. I agree, seeing painting in action is a lot easier for learning - oh and I feel those artists are quite advanced, but it is good to have something to aim for. I probably need to do two more decades, LOL! 😂💗

[@mary_colour_addicted]

Absolutely gorgeous review! So inspirational ❤ I’m almost felt in love with every book

[@TheTinkerersWife]

I love Danielle Donaldson. Lovely colors and happy illustrations.

[@AndreatheCumbrianCrafter]

Beautiful books 💕xx

[@karipaints6259]

They really are, Andrea - so inspirational (and aspirational too), thanks for watching! 😊💗

[@TwoOldCrowsMixedMedia]

I love the paint swatch idea! Great look at the books,Kari! As always…TFS💕

[@karipaints6259]

Thank you so much Peg, yes that paint swatch idea is a good one!💗💗

[@tlembro]

I have most of those books! I love them….thank you for hearing. I actually bought 3 of her original paintings that she did for that book…..they are gorgeous….hanging in my living room!

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Over the years I've had several Watercolour Books, but I've mostly got them from the library. I find them fascinating. I got hold of one many years ago from the library that took you through a step by step guide to painting a glass of wine and a lovely pink and lemon rose. I ended up giving the painting to a charity shop, but I really loved doing it. At the time I never thought of taking a picture of it, I wish I had. Tfs xo

[@karipaints6259]

I have had several over the years and borrowed from the library many, many more too. They really are fascinating and there is always something to learn from them. Shame you didn't photograph your painting, I have sold paintings in the past and forgotten to photograph them too. Oh well, we have the memories of making them, that is just as good! Thanks for watching! x💗😀💗x

[@karendirmish2696]

Thanks for sharing your list! Love Art Books and recommendations! It starts me on a quest! Karen Dirmish

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks Karen, they are wonderful books, I would have every watercolour book that has ever been published if I had the choice! I hope you can get them and you enjoy reading them! 💗💗

[@debsllewelyn230]

Fab choices xx

[@devonrex4]

Thank you for sharing these book recommendations Kari!

[@karipaints6259]

I am glad you enjoyed them, that is the important thing - thanks for watching and supporting this channel, I really appreciate it! 💗💗

[@philnasmith9755]

We have similar tastes - I either already own the books or they are on my To-be-bought list; except for the one that you said would be difficult to get hold of and the Nita Engle one. That was new to me too. What a joy these beautiful books are ! Thanks for sharing

[@aliceaiken3162]

I have structure & expression for flowers in watercolor. It is a beautiful. I found mine on Amazon. I did get it used. I'm am delighted with it.

[@boyandbelugee]

Nice books!❤

[@heatherk4605]

Thank you Kari. Wonderful books. 😍 lovely insides

[@karipaints6259]

Thank Heather, they are really inspirational artists, I love their art and would love to be as good one day! 💗💗

[@heatherk4605]

@@karipaints6259 you Are an inspirational artist. And hope you continue to share. I have no idea what salt even does when you watercolour with it but I hope you'll use it in a video.

[@debrahockenberry5440]

Have you looked at any of Karlyn Holman's books? She took a lot of inspiration from Nita Engle.

[@KariGibsonArt]

Oooh I will have to get some, thanks for the heads up Debra! 💗💗

[@morrisonwatercolors]

If you were to choose just one of these books and recommend it, which one would you choose? I think the floral one (Flowers in Watercolor) looks like a winner to me.

[@karipaints6259]

Oooh, now you have put me on the spot, I am very fond of the Flowers in Watercolour one because she was a tutor of mine and her work is amazing, but I also love the Nita Engle one because her way of working is so fascinating. I also love the Danielle Donaldson one for her colour ideas and the fact that she paints very different subjects that I wouldn't normally choose. Sorry for my delayed reply, YT is playing up with notifications. Oh, by the way, I just subscribed to your channel! 😊💗

[@morrisonwatercolors]

@@karipaints6259 thank you for your reply and thank you for subscribing to my channel, I appreciate the support and have reciprocated! Looking forward to more content from you. Take care! :)

[@countrygirl4422]

There's a way of mixing watercolor paintings with clear tempered glass to make mosaic's. It's beautiful and fun to do. I need to work on doing better watercolor paintings though.

[@karipaints6259]

Oh wow, that sounds amazing, I am going to have to look that up! 💖💖

[@sr4385]

Love this! Do you have any links where you get some credit for if we buy these books based on your recommendation? I'd love to get a coupe of these after seeing your video. Thanks for making this!

[@impish22]

what is your other channel?

[@karipaints6259]

Thanks for asking - it is Kari's Mixed Media and you can find it here: kzbin.info/door/5T64n9JhTbDJiVcNiXouaA