--- product_id: 593774862 title: "Creative Abstract Watercolor: The beginner's guide to expressive and imaginative painting" price: "R704" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/593774862-creative-abstract-watercolor-the-beginners-guide-to-expressive-and-imaginative store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Creative Abstract Watercolor: The beginner's guide to expressive and imaginative painting **Price:** R704 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Creative Abstract Watercolor: The beginner's guide to expressive and imaginative painting - **How much does it cost?** R704 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/593774862-creative-abstract-watercolor-the-beginners-guide-to-expressive-and-imaginative) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Learn how to create dynamic, original abstract art using easy techniques and nothing more than watercolor paints and a few pens. Let your creativity loose and start making art, without getting bogged down in detail or accuracy - just allow yourself to experiment, have fun, be present and play with colour, shape and texture to your heart's content. In this unique step-by-step book, you'll discover watercolor techniques, tips and tricks to create your own vibrant art, letting the natural watercolor flow to help form your composition and inspire further mixed media embellishment. Author Kate Rebecca Leach of Essoldo Design has amassed a huge following online for her beautiful abstract artworks. In her debut book, she generously shares her techniques so that even complete beginners will be able to pick up a brush and create stunning works of art. Through a variety of projects, including simple shapes, abstract botanicals, and expressive landscapes, you'll learn easy techniques to combine color, texture, and contrast in exciting ways, and how to add gorgeous embellishments using gel pens and metallics to make your abstract pieces shine. Using this book, you'll be able to create art that you'll be proud to display in your home, gift to friends and family and develop your own portfolio, while having a lot of creative fun in the process. Review: My all time favorite watercolor book - i am a beginner at watercolor painting and I bought this book on a whim. And I am glad I did! I have bought several watercolor books but this is by far my favorite. The author explains, in detail, what abstract art is, gives detailed information on materials and supplies needed (including her personal favorites), and she goes through the process of creating beautiful abstract watercolor paintings. The book explains techniques, how to create various abstract shapes, abstract botanicals, landscapes and much more. The book has 117 pages of gorgeous paintings and designs and is chock full of inspiration and ideas. I would give this book six stars if I could. Review: Beginners fear not - This book is exactly what I need. It is clear, details all the things to know and have on hand to start, for example, doesn’t just give recommendations but SHOWS a recommended item and shows an example of what it does. So when I shop for a Filbert brush, I know what it is supposed to look like and what I will use it for and most importantly how it is supposed to look when I use it. Beautiful layout, colors and designs. I love it. My only suggestion is to coil bind it at the top and use heavy cardboard for cover so I can stand it up and flip pages. This book will be in front of me when I paint for a long time. Thank you to the author for thinking of everything and for sharing your beautiful artwork. If you want to know what supplies you need for watercolor and how to use them, this book is for you. The abstract part is so cool because anything you paint is art. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,060 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Watercolor Painting | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,204 Reviews | ## Images ![Creative Abstract Watercolor: The beginner's guide to expressive and imaginative painting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91cGfDXDxdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My all time favorite watercolor book *by P***D on July 23, 2025* i am a beginner at watercolor painting and I bought this book on a whim. And I am glad I did! I have bought several watercolor books but this is by far my favorite. The author explains, in detail, what abstract art is, gives detailed information on materials and supplies needed (including her personal favorites), and she goes through the process of creating beautiful abstract watercolor paintings. The book explains techniques, how to create various abstract shapes, abstract botanicals, landscapes and much more. The book has 117 pages of gorgeous paintings and designs and is chock full of inspiration and ideas. I would give this book six stars if I could. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beginners fear not *by T***D on June 25, 2024* This book is exactly what I need. It is clear, details all the things to know and have on hand to start, for example, doesn’t just give recommendations but SHOWS a recommended item and shows an example of what it does. So when I shop for a Filbert brush, I know what it is supposed to look like and what I will use it for and most importantly how it is supposed to look when I use it. Beautiful layout, colors and designs. I love it. My only suggestion is to coil bind it at the top and use heavy cardboard for cover so I can stand it up and flip pages. This book will be in front of me when I paint for a long time. Thank you to the author for thinking of everything and for sharing your beautiful artwork. If you want to know what supplies you need for watercolor and how to use them, this book is for you. The abstract part is so cool because anything you paint is art. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous! Like Having a Class on Your Desk *by S***S on July 4, 2025* This is an excellent book for someone who wants to take their watercolor painting to a more abstract creative level. Soft cover, 120 beautifully illustrated pages. As you can see from the photos below, the instructional quality is thorough and easy to understand. Each of the big projects take up 6 full pages of inspiring illustrations and step by step instructions. This is like taking a class in your own home; proceed step by step at your own pace. A wealth of knowledge and inspiration. I love this book and highly recommend. ## Frequently Bought Together - Creative Abstract Watercolor: The beginner's guide to expressive and imaginative painting - Painting Calm: Connect to nature through the art of watercolour - Modern Watercolor Workshop: Learn to Paint Geometric Shapes, Floral Designs & Other Repeat Patterns - A Calm & Creative Approach --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/593774862-creative-abstract-watercolor-the-beginners-guide-to-expressive-and-imaginative](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/593774862-creative-abstract-watercolor-the-beginners-guide-to-expressive-and-imaginative) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*