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Make nature inspired masterpieces with this friendly all-in-one guide to gouache.

About the Author

Clare Therese Gray is the pattern designer and illustrator behind the popular Instagram account @ClareThereseGray. She creates patterns and illustrations for textiles, paper craft collections, packaging and homewares, and has partnered with brands like Windham Fabrics, Craft Consortium, Heathcote & Ivory and many more. You'll find a glimpse of her studio life almost daily on Instagram. Connect with your own artwork using the hashtag #paintwithclare.

Reviews

"Clare's gorgeous work honors nature in a sensitive way. Her use of color and keen observation inspires creatives to pick up a brush and paint botanicals!"
Ann Wood @Woodlucker Botanical Paper Artist "A beautifully illustrated book for any budding artist wanting to learn new techniques with gouache. Clare's delicate hand and love of nature is a delight to follow in each step by step project."
Sara Boccaccini Meadows @BoccacciniMeadows Print Designer & Illustrator "Enter an enchanting world of fauna and flora with master illustrator and designer Clare Therese Gray. Clare generously shares insights into her creative process, making gouache accessible to all with a treasure trove of beautiful projects. Clare's nature motifs are beautifully charming and nostalgic. With a few simple brush strokes Clare conjures up the scents of Spring and the crunch of Autumn leaves."
Becky Cameron @doodleyboo Illustrator "I am in awe of the lightness and joy with which Clare interprets the natural world. This book is a glimpse into her mind and anyone who wants to get inspired or better their painting skills will love it!"
Malin Gyllensvaan @malingyllensvaan Illustrator & Pattern Designer "Clare will take you on a magical journey into the world of gouache with lovely projects to help you relax and create beautiful paintings."
Serena White @hogletandco Illustrator "This gorgeous book will inspire you to play around with gouache and create lovely illustrations. It is a great opportunity to learn from Clare, to understand her choice of color, observe her brush strokes and see how she makes her magical works step by step."
Nina Stajner @ninastajner Illustrator "I can't think of a better artist than Clare when it comes to painting the beauty of the natural world. This is a glorious, thoughtful book full of wonderful projects to try. It is full of outstanding practical advice, from basic drawing of the elements to full instructions for layering gouache, as well as a particularly helpful colour mixing guide.
Ohn Mar Win @ohnmarwin Illustrator