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  • 20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit by Emily Olson book cover
  • 20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit by Emily Olson book cover
  • 20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit by Emily Olson book cover
  • 20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit by Emily Olson book cover
  • 20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit by Emily Olson book cover
  • 20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit by Emily Olson book cover
  • 20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit by Emily Olson book cover
  • 20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit by Emily Olson book cover
  • 20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit by Emily Olson book cover
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20-Minute Watercolor: 52 Projects Using 7 Paint Colors and 1 Brush - Beginner Friendly Projects to Build a Daily Painting Habit

by Emily Olson

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A compact, project-based introduction to watercolor

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A compact, project-based introduction to watercolor

Emily Olson organizes watercolor practice around 52 short projects, each designed for a 20-minute session and a small set of supplies: seven paint colors and one brush. The projects use familiar subjects—including everyday objects, landscapes, flowers, and animals—to introduce techniques such as washes, wet-on-wet painting, dry brushing, and color mixing. Step-by-step directions and progress photos support the lessons, with templates and linked videos offering additional ways to follow along. The structure connects basic instruction with regular, manageable practice, making the book as much a guided painting routine as a collection of exercises.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginners seeking structured introductions to watercolor techniques
  • Hobbyists who want short projects built around a limited set of supplies
  • Painters interested in practicing through varied subjects and step-by-step guidance

Themes

Watercolor fundamentalsDaily creative practiceAccessible art materialsLearning through projects

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Book overview

You don't need a huge time commitment or fancy tools to start watercolor painting--just 20 minutes a day, 7 basic colors, 1 good brush, and this encouraging guide.

With 20-Minute Watercolor, bestselling instructor Emily Olson makes watercolor approachable, enjoyable, and achievable for every skill level. Inside, you'll find 52 quick painting projects designed to teach watercolor basics in an engaging and low-pressure format.

Learn essential techniques like washes, wet-on-wet, dry brushing, and color mixing--all while painting everyday objects, landscapes, florals, animals, and more. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, progress photos, and links to supporting videos, making it easy to succeed even if you've never picked up a brush.

What makes this book unique:

  • Quick 20-minute sessions that make it easy to build a daily painting habit
  • Simple supplies--you only need 7 colors and 1 brush to start
  • Bonus templates and videos to help you trace, paint, and practice with confidence
  • Encouraging tone and expert instruction from a popular teacher who has taught thousands of people through her online classes

Perfect for beginners, hobbyists, and anyone craving a calm, creative outlet, 20-Minute Watercolor proves that watercolor doesn't have to be intimidating. It's the perfect gift, daily challenge, or personal reset--and a beautiful way to add more art to your life.
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