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Arts & Crafts - March 2026 @SCCLD

Winter rains flow into spring showers this month on March 20, this year's Spring Equinox! So celebrate water (watercolor, that is!) with these art books. They are for a range of skill levels, so you can find an entry into watercolor whether you are a beginner or a practiced artist looking for some new techniques.

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  • Mastering Light in Watercolor

    25 Stunning Projects That Explore Painting Sunsets, Nighttime Scenes, Sunny Landscapes and More

    Blume, Kolbie
    Capture the beauty of light in gorgeous watercolor scenes. From a lonely mountain highway bathed in midday sun and glittering city lights reflecting off a calm ocean, to a haunted house peeking out of early morning mist and a winter sunset…
    Book, 2023Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2023. — 751.422 BLUME
  • Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes

    30 Eye-catching Scenes Anyone Can Master

    Blume, Kolbie
    From a striking Desert Sunset Silhouette to a majestic Icelandic Waterfall to an eye-catching Magical Snowy Forest, watercolor artist Kolbie Blume's wilderness scenes are the perfect introduction to watercolor painting.
    Book, 2020Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2020. — 751.4224 BLUME
  • Color Harmony for Artists

    How to Transform Inspiration Into Beautiful Watercolor Palettes and Paintings

    Calderón, Ana Victoria
    Explore and create expressive palettes and paintings with Colour Harmony for Artists. Watercolour author, artist, and teacher Ana Victoria Calderon guides you through choosing, mixing, and using colour with watercolour and mixed media to create the…
    Book, 2020Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, 2020. — 751.422 CALDERO
  • Vibrant Watercolor

    a Creative and Colorful Exploration Into the Art of Watercolor Painting

    Chandramohan, Geethu
    Learn to paint seascapes, landscapes, florals, and more with Paint with Me: Vibrant Watercolor, a beautiful new book from Geethu Chandramohan.
    Book, 2024Beverly, MA : Walter Foster, [2024] — 751.422 CHANDRA
  • Create over 100 vibrant watercolor mixes and paint a range of inspiring seashore subjects including shells, seaweed, plants and fish with award-winning artist and color-mixing guru Julie Collins. This colorful, practical book features 15 vibrant and…
    Book, 2025Tunbridge Wells : Search Press, 2025. — 751.4223 COLLINS
  • This comprehensive guide introduces beginner artists to the fundamentals of watercolor painting. It covers essential materials, tools, and techniques, including washes, gradients, underpainting, and perspective.
    Book, 2025London : Ilex, an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, 2025. — 751.422 DEWINTO
  • Metallic Watercolor

    Create Shimmering Artwork With Metallic Paints : Step-by-step Projects for Flor, Fauna, Feathers, and More

    Götz, Elisabeth,
    Metallic Watercolor shows you how to make your artwork sparkle while learning fundamental watercolor techniques and creating beautiful images of flowers, animals, feathers, and more. A Make your artwork sparkle! Immerse yourself in the enchanting…
    Book, 2025Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, 2025. — 751 GOTZ
  • Natural Watercolor Paint Making

    Create Beautiful Pigments at Home Using Botanicals, Vegetables and Other Foraged Materials

    Green, Joanne (Artist),
    Make all-natural paints with materials from your backyard. Create your own botanical pigments and build a supply of colorful, non-toxic watercolor paints with the help of this comprehensive guide. Through simple tutorials, you'll learn to extract…
    Book, 2025Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing, 2025. — 751.422 GREEN
  • Fun With Watercolor

    45 Beginner-friendly Projects to Create Frame-worthy Art

    Koliadych, Anna
    Master unique watercolor skills from sponge painting to stamping with this all-new collection of fun techniques from professional artist and teacher Anna Koliadych. The bestselling author of 15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces is back with watercolor…
    Book, 2025Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing, 2025. — 751.422 KOLIADY
  • Embark on a whimsical painting adventure to discover the magical world of watercolor, using your paintbrush to conjure beautiful fantasy forest scenes filled with wonder, beauty and mystery. Beginner artists will relax and enjoy creating a variety…
    Book, 03–03–2026Page Street Publishing 03-03-2026
  • Stunning Watercolor Skies

    Learn to Paint Dramatic, Vibrant Sunsets, Clouds, Storms and Night Sky Landscapes

    Moyles, Rachael Mae
    Discover the joys of creating dazzling watercolor landscapes and scenic skies with this beginner's guide, from painter and nature-lover Rachael Mae Moyles. Through Rachael's gentle guidance and expert tips and techniques, you'll paint your way…
    Book, 2023Salem : Page Street Publishing Co., [2023] — 751.4224 MOYLES
  • Paint the National Parks takes you on a journey across the United States as you paint stunning scenes and subjects from some of America's most iconic places in glorious watercolor.
    Book, 2025Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, 2025. — 751.4224 OLSON
  • Watercolor Boot Camp

    Strengthen Your Skills and Create Beautiful Paintings in One Month

    Pickerill, Hannah M.,
    Divided in two parts, this guide first makes painting essentials fun, with interactive lessons and exercises on every- thing from color theory and composition to mark-making and glazing. Once you've warmed up, Hannah takes your work to the next…
    Book, 2026Salem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2026. — 751.422 PICKERI
  • Creative Portraits in Watercolor

    Learn to Paint Faces and Characters With Beginner-friendly Lessons : Explore Watercolor, Ink, Gouache, and More

    Santos, Ana, 1978-
    With 'Creative Portraits in Watercolor', you'll learn creative techniques for capturing a unique and stunning likeness using watercolor and other art mediums.
    Book, 2023Irvine : Quarry Books, 2023. — 751.422 SANTOS
  • Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits

    Learn to Paint Lifelike Portraits in 48 Easy Lessons

    Shibasaki, Hiroko
    Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits provides the professional guidance and all of the expert tips and techniques you need to succeed at creating beautiful, realistic watercolor portraits. With 48 step-by-step lessons covering tools, techniques,…
    Book, 2022Clarendon : Tuttle Publishing, 2022. — 751.4224 SHIBASA
  • Watercolor Cabinet of Curiosities

    Paint Perfectly Peculiar Insects, Antiques & Other Oddities

    Touriño, Nassybah,
    Embrace the unknown and allow your love for art, nature, and all things antiquarian to flourish! Venture across the world, from the understories of rainforests to the cryptic locked drawer of your local occult shop, to create 36 uniquely beautiful…
    Book, 2025Essex : Page Street Publishing, 2025. — 751.4224 TOURINO
  • Watercolor Made Simple

    Techniques, Projects, and Encouragement to Get Started Painting and Creating

    Traikos, Nicki
    Watercolor Made Simple gently guides aspiring artists to develop their watercolor skills and create beautiful paintings in a relaxing and enjoyable way.
    Book, 2023Beverly, MA : Quarry , 2023. — 751.422 TRAIKOS
  • Starting from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practicing color mixes, this book proceeds to tackle every conceivable watercolor technique--from applying a flat wash to experimenting with texture.
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2024] — 751 WATERCO