Paint the National Parks A Watercolor Journey – Includes Traceable Templates and Video Tutorials
“Paint the National Parks: A Watercolor Journey” by Emily Olson, published by Quarry Books on July 8, 2025, is a comprehensive guide designed for both beginning and intermediate watercolor artists. This 160-page book invites readers to explore 20 of America’s most iconic national parks through step-by-step painting projects. Each project captures the essence of unique landscapes, from the misty forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the majestic cacti of Saguaro National Park, providing a rich tapestry of geological features and natural beauty.
Readers will find an overview of essential watercolor techniques, tutorials on painting quintessential park subjects, and guidance on sketching and painting on location. The book also includes QR codes linked to videos that enhance the learning experience, along with downloadable sketches that can be traced or printed on watercolor paper. “Paint the National Parks” offers a creative journey for those eager to connect with nature through art, making it suitable for both adventurous artists and those who prefer to explore from home.
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Take a journey across the United States as you paint stunning scenes and subjects from some of America’s most iconic places in glorious watercolor.
Paint the National Parks: A Watercolor Journey showcases 20 of the most popular national parks from throughout the United States. Each project shows step by step how to paint an iconic scene that captures the essence of one of the parks: from the misty forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the majestic cacti of Saguaro National Park to the awe-inspiring trees of Redwood National Park. The scenes feature a variety of landscapes and geological features, including breathtaking canyons, luscious woods, captivating waterfalls, stunning mountains, and more.
This inspiring and informative guide includes:
- An overview of essential watercolor techniques for beginning and intermediate watercolor artists
- Step-by-step paintings of 20 of the most stunning and popular national parks
- Tutorials of quintessential park subjects, such as birds, other animals, trees, and flowers
- Guidance on sketching and painting on location
- QR codes linked to videos that provide further insight into the techniques and tutorials
- Downloadable sketches of all the paintings that can be traced or printed on watercolor paper
Join artist and popular watercolor instructor Emily Olson on a painting adventure through America the Beautiful. Whether you’re an intrepid trekker or an armchair traveler, you will be able to create artwork worthy of the national parks.
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