Everyday Watercolor

by Jenna Rainey
Everyday Watercolor cover
Good Books rating 4.23
Art, Design, and Photography
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  • ID: 3560
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-19
  • ISBN: 9780399579738
  • Publisher: Watson-Guptill
  • Published: 2017-10-10
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Everyday Watercolor is a beautifully illustrated guide that takes you through foundational watercolor techniques and builds your skills over 30 days. Each day introduces new strokes, patterns, and projects, helping you gain confidence and develop your unique style. The book features contemporary art from Mon Voir design agency founder Jenna Rainey, offering a fresh and inspiring perspective on watercolor painting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this book provides the perfect blend of instruction and inspiration to elevate your artistic journey. This guided watercolor-a-day book is designed to be both educational and motivating, with a focus on practical exercises that lead to finished pieces. The vibrant and modern illustrations make it a visual treat, while the step-by-step approach ensures steady progress. Jenna Rainey's expertise and creative vision shine through, making this book a must-have for anyone interested in exploring the world of watercolor.

Reviews
Violet Nesdoly's Blog · Violet Nesdoly · 2020-03-30
excellent 4.50

They found this book excellent for beginners, appreciating its structured approach and clear instructions. The techniques and exercises are well-suited for those new to watercolor painting.

Violet Nesdoly highlights that this book is particularly good for beginners, with a structured approach that starts with the basics. The sections on techniques and form are praised for their clarity and usefulness. She also mentions that the book's exercises are well-designed to help new painters build their skills. Overall, she finds it a valuable resource for anyone looking to start or improve their watercolor painting.

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    This is an excellent book for a beginning painter.

    Rainey starts with the basics in sections called 'Techniques' and 'Form, Perspective and Light.'

    The book is well-organized and easy to follow.

Sunflowerous · 2017-11-03
excellent 4.00

This book is seen as an excellent starter or refresher course for watercolor painting. The reviewer appreciates its comprehensive approach and practical advice.

The reviewer from Sunflowerous considers this book a great starter or refresher course for anyone interested in watercolor painting. They appreciate the comprehensive approach and practical advice provided, making it suitable for both beginners and those looking to brush up on their skills. The book's structured format and clear instructions are highlighted as particularly useful.

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    The new book by illustrator Jenna Rainey – Everyday Watercolor is an excellent starter or a refresh course for anyone who wants to paint with watercolor.

    The book is well-structured and provides practical advice.

    It is suitable for both beginners and those looking to improve their skills.

Goodreads · 2017-10-10
inspiring 4.20

This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists. The guided approach is inspiring and helpful for skill development.

The reviewer on Goodreads finds this book beautifully illustrated and inspiring, making it perfect for beginning watercolor artists. The guided approach is praised for being helpful in developing skills, with each day's lesson building on the previous ones. The reviewer appreciates the book's ability to inspire and guide new artists through the learning process.

Quick quotes

    This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists.

    The guided approach is helpful for skill development.

    The book is inspiring and well-structured.

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