0%

Relax and take a bite out of this tasty guide to creating watercolor paintings of your favorite treats!Watercolor Snacks is for food lovers, beginning artists, and anyone who wants to explore the world of watercolors through easy and accessible prompts and exercises. This colorful guide walks you through basic watercolor techniques and how to apply them to create beautiful, delicious-looking paintings. Noted artist and instructor Volta Voloshin-Smith details everything needed to create mouthwatering images for every meal of the day, from a syrup-drenched stack of golden waffles and steaming cup of coffee at breakfast to a brightly colored sprinkled donut and a rainbow of popsicles for dessert. This first-ever watercolor food guide also includes: • Easy watercolor tips, tricks, and techniques • Recommended supplies (the “ingredients”) • Color theory basics • Maximizing mindful benefits of watercolor • How-to lessons for 30 foods from breakfast to dessert And much, much more! Whether you’re a beginner interested in learning a fun new skill, or an experienced painter ready to explore a fun new subject, this book will give you everything you need to create adorable paintings.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Introduction
    1. Recommended Supplies: The Ingredients
    2. Basic Watercolor Techniques
    3. Color Theory Basics
    4. Common Watercolor Problems (and How to Fix Them)
  7. Chapter One: Breakfast
    1. Pancakes
    2. Croissant
    3. Bacon and Eggs
    4. Breakfast Parfait
    5. Avocado Toast
  8. Chapter Two: Lunch
    1. Salad
    2. Bánh Mì
    3. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
    4. Hot Dog
    5. Sushi
  9. Chapter Three: Snacks
    1. Papaya
    2. Watermelon
    3. Orange Slice
    4. Cherry
    5. Mango
    6. Avocado
    7. Carrot
    8. French Fries
    9. Popcorn
    10. Samosas
  10. Chapter Four: Dinner
    1. Pizza
    2. Burger
    3. Taco
    4. Ramen Bowl
    5. Spaghetti and Meatballs
  11. Chapter Five: Desserts
    1. Macarons
    2. Cake
    3. Popsicle
    4. Donut
    5. Cupcake
    6. Ice Cream Cone
  12. Chapter Six: Drinks
    1. Glass of Wine
    2. Beer Pint
    3. Boba Tea
    4. Cup of Coffee
    5. Rainbow Cocktail
    6. Acknowledgements
    7. About the Author
    8. Watercolor Supplies