The Best Watercolor Painting Books of All Time

Discover the most influential watercolor painting books, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Kolbie Blume - Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes: 30 Eye-Catching Scenes Anyone Can Master

By Kolbie Blume – Self-taught artist and popular instructor (you?) 

4.84
| 2020 | 176 Pages
Recommended for: 
Aspiring artists and hobbyists. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn basic watercolor techniques through detailed step-by-step projects.
  • Discover how to paint various landscapes, including mountains and lakes.
  • Understand the importance of color mixing and application in watercolor.
  • Explore different styles of landscapes and how to approach each one.
  • Build confidence in your painting skills with progressive lessons.
Reviews:
Step-by-Step Instructions
Beautiful Illustrations
Encouraging Tone
Beginner-Friendly
Skill-Building
Limited Advanced Techniques
Repetitive Projects
  • #15 Best Seller in Landscape & Seascape Art on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Recommended by Jenna Rainey, Peggy Dean, Sarah Simon and 2 others
Jenna RaineyKolbie is such a wonderfully talented artist and teacher, and this book doesn't disappoint. So much detail and beautiful work and explanation!
Peggy DeanThere's just something about nature captured through watercolor, and Kolbie has done a wonderful job of creating harmony in her techniques to draw attention to the earth's elements. The bonus part is that she's here to share her brilliance so everyone can paint along, creating new life into pieces of their very own
Sarah SimonTalented teacher, author, and artist Kolbie leads you on an artistic adventure filled with cotton candy skies and happy little trees, flowing wildflowers and misty mountain peaks. With detailed step by step instructions and beautiful color palette ideas, you will watercolor a wonderland of entertaining painting masterpieces
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Book Cover of Camilla Damsbo Brix - Ink and Wash Florals: Stunning Botanical Projects in Watercolor and Ink

By Camilla Damsbo Brix – Artist and teacher with online courses (you?) 

4.84
| 2022 | 144 Pages
Recommended for: 
Beginners and hobbyist artists. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn to combine watercolor and ink for stunning floral designs.
  • Discover techniques for layering washes and creating depth in artwork.
  • Understand the fundamentals of color theory and its application in floral art.
  • Explore various flower compositions and how to create them effectively.
  • Gain confidence in your artistic skills through guided projects and exercises.
Reviews:
Well-Written Instructions
Beautiful Visuals
Inspirational
Clear Steps
Fun to Read
Small Text
Light Font
  • #42 Best Seller in Watercolor Painting on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
Recommended by Jenna Rainey, Peggy Dean and Becca Courtice
Jenna RaineyThis book is full of helpful techniques. It’s a beautiful way to learn sketching and integrating watercolor and ink!
Peggy DeanThis is more than a guide―it’s permission to loosen up and play in the wild nature of earth’s organic gifts. The approachable, easy-to-follow steps lead to freedom to explore and welcomed self-expression
Becca CourticeIf you’ve been looking to push yourself and experiment with new techniques, this is a great place to start! The instructions are super helpful and so much fun!
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Watercolor Painting Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Watercolor Painting faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Watercolor Painting, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Watercolor Painting learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Watercolor Painting book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Rosalie Haizlett - Watercolor in Nature: Paint Woodland Wildlife and Botanicals with 20 Beginner-Friendly Projects

By Rosalie Haizlett – Nature illustrator and popular online instructor (you?) 

4.82
| 2021 | 168 Pages
Recommended for: 
Beginners and nature enthusiasts. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn to paint realistic insects and plants using step-by-step guidance.
  • Discover techniques for color mixing to achieve desired effects in watercolor.
  • Understand how to observe nature for better artistic reference.
  • Explore various subjects including mammals, birds, and botanicals in your artwork.
  • Gain confidence in your painting skills through practice and instruction.
Reviews:
Step-by-Step Instructions
Beautiful Artwork
Beginner-Friendly
Fun Projects
Color Mixing Tips
Lack of Detail
Repetitive Steps
  • #4 Best Seller in Watercolor Painting on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
Recommended by John Muir Laws, Maggie Enterrios, Kolbie Blume and 3 others
John Muir LawsRosalie Haizlett will be your guide, coach, and support system as you venture out in nature with brush and palette
Maggie EnterriosWatercolor in Nature is not only a treasure box of tips and techniques, but a surprisingly inspirational intersection of creativity, nature, and well-being
Kolbie BlumeThis book has everything you need to capture the beauty of the natural world through watercolor―no prior experience needed!
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