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Brand New Step by Step Art Workbook by Mandy

"3 Bowls" - Abstract Watercolour Exercises

3 Bowls Instructional Workbook by Mandy

This is Mandys second art workshop booklet to play with at home

You can see the first book in the series here

This workbook takes you further along in the abstract watercolour and markmaking journey

It guides you through the process of being able to make gorgeous loose, wet watercolour and markmaking artworks

purple and green watercolour stripes blue and purple circles covered in modern abstract patterning abstract botanical watercolour leaves in magenta and sea green magenta and purpled watercolor wash lined decorated with markmaking a nuetral coloured painting of balancing rocks patterned with simple shapes and patterns abstract botanical nuts and leaves in sage green with red highlights

Even if you have never painted before

watch the introductory video to find out everything about it

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ART WORKSHOP VIDEO SERIES
in a private facebook group
$30 aud

FREE WATERCOLOUR PAINT
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...groovy BOOKLET
$65 aud

sent with free mailing globally - but please check the mail restrictions in your country - some dont let the paint through from australia

buy a book

If you buy the book you get free access to the facebook group and all the workshop videos

but if you just want the videos , or you live overseas and cant get delivery of the book, - then there is also the option of just joining the private facebook group

find out more about the private facebook group here

buy access to the group = $30au

showing how to create gorgeous abstract markmaking artworks with loose watercolour techniques

This workbook contains 3 simple, fun and easy step by step creative exercises that lead to a finished work of art to hang on your walls

I have simplified the process into a series of simple steps that demystifies each layer

making it a process that anyone can do

And the book comes with instructional videos to watch online to help you along the way

a botanical abstract watercolour notebook cover painted by Mandy a closeup of notebooks painted in abstract watercolour blue and green watercolour circles bleeding into each other, with a touch of gold patterned painted rocks in markmaking and watercolour blue and green watercolour stripes patterned with mark making examples of some of Mandys home made watercolour paint

Exercise 1 - Loose Lines

Ease into the process by mixing paint and choosing your favorite colours to paint loose lines playing with wet on wet techniques and a simple blending

purple and green watercolour stripes lime and aqua green watercolor stripes with patterns brown orange and gols watercolour washed patterned lines magenta and purpled watercolor wash lined decorated with markmaking mark making over blue and gray painted lines marks and patterns over blue and brown watercolour washes




blue and green watercolour stripes patterned with mark making

Exercise 2 - Circles and Stones

This exercise is about watching the wet colour bleed into each other to create natural organic marks -then we use these marks to inspire the decoration

a nuetral coloured painting of balancing rocks patterned with simple shapes and patterns blue and purple circles covered in modern abstract patterning marks and patterns over magenta and blue watercolour circles simple patterns and decorative marks over blue and purple watercolour circles watercolor rocks in greens patterned with mark making watercolour patterned circles in browns and purples




blue and green watercolour circles bleeding into each other, with a touch of gold

Exercise 3 - Botanical Echoes

This is using a mop brush and working wet into the watercolour.

Starting with some simple botanical inspiration from leaves and natural shapes from around your home - I will show you how to finish with an abstract impression of the shapes

loose botanical watercolour shapes in oranges and greens abstract botanical watercolour leaves in magenta and sea green abstract gum leaves in loose watercolour wash abstract botanical nuts and leaves in sage green with red highlights watercolour abstract botanical of australian native flowers and leaves simple botanical blue and magenta shapes in wet on wet watercolour




a botanical abstract watercolour notebook cover painted by Mandy
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LIMITED TIME ONLY
FREE WATERCOLOUR PAINT

This is pure hand made artisanal paint with a heavy pigment load.

The paintcard contains a variety of colours with more than enough to paint all the exercises in the book and many more works of art

and it is especially made to match together to create pleasing harmonious colour stories

I have been making paint for years, and recently I have worked out how to package it up so it looks awesome and is easy to send

I am so excited about making the sets that I have decided to give some away for free

the second it starts feeling like work - then I wont be giving it away it any more

The paintcards are available seperately for $25 a card at the gallery right now

The paintcard you recieve will be chosen randomly - so probably not the set shown on screen





blue and green watercolour stripes patterned with mark making

WHO IS IT FOR

This workshop booklet is for anyone who wants to learn about markmaking, watercolour and a modern approach to abstract art

...it can introduce a new technique into an already skilled creatives armoury

- or it can be for the relaxed Sunday afternoon creative exploration

Its a lot of fun and because the process has been broken down into simple steps it makes it easy arty play





blue and green watercolour stripes patterned with mark making

The Booklet

is designed for people who might not have all the right supplies and it neatly contains the exercises in one place

It is an excellent 'on holiday' experience, being light and easy to pack, and makes a fabulous gift

as you can see in the videos it contains some nice heavy paper in there to create some good works on , and right now - you also get some free paint

booklet price .. including group
$65 aud

buy a book

Find out more about the Private Facebook Group
here

buy access - $30 aud

This workshop book is all about an easy technique that helps you to free yourself up and learn to make some marks -

I have spent many years working with this process and would love to share it all here with you in a series of simple steps

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ABOUT
THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP

If you watch the explainer video up at the top of this web page you will get a fairly clear idea about my filming skills

Its all a work in progress

At the time of writing ... the group is empty..I have just made it about 20 minutes ago

But if you join the group...

you will get

* All of the videos I am making leading to and including the final professional versions of the workshop exercises

* Somewhere to ask questions and get help

* Somewhere to share your work

* and basically anything you request to help you on your way to learn these wonderful painting techniques

* remember - If you are in australia and can buy a book - the group is free - but if you live overseas, where delivery is a problem - then this is a good option for you

Check out more about the Private Facebook Group
here

buy access - $30 aud




A picture of Mandys step by step instructional workbook in blue and green watercolour stripes patterned with mark making

WHAT DO YOU GET
WHEN YOU BUY A BOOK

* A project book that naturally breaks up each layer into easily achievable stages

* A series of videos walking you through each step

* Great heavy paper to work on in the book

* All the paint you need to complete the project book and more

* Free Access to the private facebook group

* a technique that will help a beginner create a complete painting

* a wonderful addition to the skills of the accomplished artist

*A lot of simple and great fun

booklet price
$65 aud

buy a book

Other Workshops

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Before I went completely abstract - I first became absorbed in mark making

It helped me to loosen up and realise how pleasurable art was without the boundaries of expectation

Every mark is a surprise - and there is no pressure because it can even become a background that you paint over - it is a wonderful feeling

As a controlled artist for over 30 years I felt a rush of the wonder I had experienced as a young artist just learning everything, it was so exciting

Since then I have been breaking more and more boundaries and have immersed myself into abstract art - I LOVE IT - and you can do it too

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