1 / 7Learn to Watercolor: 20 Beginner Watercolor Lessons
Lessons: Learn to Watercolor is a beginner-focused painting book with 20 step-by-step projects and an included pad of pre-sketched designs. It combines technique instruction with outlines to paint over, so beginners can start without drawing or tracing each subject.
At a glance
- Covers 20 paintings through step-by-step project instructions.
- Includes a watercolor pad with outlines that can be painted over, avoiding the need to sketch or trace.
- Introduces wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering and blooms.
- QR codes link to video tutorials, according to the listing.
- Projects span subjects including birds, a whale, mountains and the moon.
Reference price: €17.34
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The pre-drawn outlines make the projects more accessible to beginners who do not want to sketch first.
- The lessons combine finished-project guidance with instruction in several watercolor techniques.
- Customer feedback describes the instructions as clear and the book as informative and enjoyable.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Walter Foster Publishing |
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| Publication date | 24 October 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 96 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0760391416 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0760391419 |
| Weight listed | 294 g |
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| Dimensions | 8 x 0.6 x 10 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes an included watercolor pad with sketches or templates. It does not specify the pad's sheet count or paper weight, so check those details if they matter to your projects.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Beginners seeking guided watercolor projects without needing to draw their own outlines.
- Painters who want technique explanations alongside a range of subjects.
- People looking for a structured, relaxing creative activity.
Less suited to
- Artists seeking advanced instruction or a detailed technical reference. The listing positions the projects as beginner-friendly.
- Buyers who need specified paper weight, sheet count or a standalone paint set, as these details are not established here.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and easy to follow, praising the step-by-step guidance, illustrations, color theory and the included paper with lightly sketched designs. Customers also report finding it fun and relaxing. These impressions suit the book's guided projects and outline-based format, though they do not establish the pad's paper specifications or guarantee a particular painting result.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the instructions as easy to follow and informative.
- Feedback praises the illustrations and color theory content.
- Customers report that using the book is fun and relaxing.
Frequently asked questions
Does the book include watercolor paper?
The listing says it includes a watercolor pad with sketches or outlines to paint over. It does not state the sheet count or paper weight.
Do I need to draw before starting the projects?
The included pad is described as having outlines that can be painted over, so the projects do not require sketching or tracing first.
What techniques are covered?
The listing names wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering and blooms, among other watercolor techniques.
Are video lessons included?
The listing says QR codes in the book link to video tutorials.
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