Discover your inner artist with this boxed set of 18 watercolors. The hues were hand-chosen to complement the line drawings of flowers, woodland, and patterns in the trio of Painterly Days coloring books by artist Kristy Rice.

Kristy Rice's popular style shines in these cards' nature-lovely designs! With the included watercolor paint dot card and wooden brush, you have all you need. Pale printed lines on high-quality watercolor stock guide your paintings. Your work will be enhanced by the gorgeous glints of metallic-foil touches. These beautiful cards invite you to pick up your brush and release your own creativity and imagination. Kristy Rice's joy-focused approach to watercolor art has won the hearts of fans worldwide, and with this set of cards from the Artisan series, Rice offers ways for all levels of painters to make "art for joy's sake." Includes paint (dot card), wooden brush, Printed on high-quality textured art paper, the 12 flat cards with envelopes feature 12 different outlined images with foil touches and are easily frameable. Each item in the Artisan series is designed to offer a specially crafted watercolor discovery glowing with Kristy Rice's creative touch. Also in the series: How to Make Art for Joy's Sake and its corresponding Journal.

The third in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates autumn's vibrant blossoms such as asters, zinnias, torch lilies, and chrysanthemums. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how to use watercolor and where to find affordable materials. A stationery-industry tastemaker, Kristy believes that making art, regardless of skill level, has the power to reconnect us to each other and ourselves. Touching brush to paper with water and color releases an inexplicable calm that so many of us long for, and making art, even in short bursts, brings us back to ourselves by slowing time.With 25 detailed, yet whimsical illustrations, artists are invited to continue the journey begun in her first watercoloring book series, Painterly Days.

A book of 25 floral sketches printed on lovely watercolor paper invites artistic experimentation with only a brush and paint. Each page is double-sided, offering the opportunity to paint the same page in different ways. The author shares painting tips for each sketch and advice for discovering the artist within. Also included is a painting tutorial and handy color wheel. Each book is small enough to carry anywhere and simple to use. Creativity is an escape, and this book offers a delightful way to make art regardless of skill level.

A book of 25 floral sketches printed on lovely watercolor paper invites artistic experimentation with only a brush and paint. Each page is double-sided, offering the opportunity to paint the same page in different ways. The author shares painting tips for each sketch and advice for discovering the artist within. Also included is a painting tutorial and handy color wheel. Each book is small enough to carry anywhere and simple to use. Creativity is an escape, and this book offers a delightful way to make art regardless of skill level.

Many couples devour beautiful images in their desire to infuse meaning and memory into their wedding celebration, but they don't have the tools they need to translate the ideas. Award-winning stationery designer, painter, and stylist Kristy Rice, consultant to celebrities, bridges the gap between how to dream your wedding and how to do your wedding. She works inspiration from iconic artists like Monet, Hopper, Dali, O'Keeffe, and Wyeth into stunning scenery, historic estates, gardens, materials, and color compositions. Sixteen chapters of painterly ideas come alive with commentary from some of the world's most respected wedding professionals, such as Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty, Mindy Weiss, and fine art photographer Jose Villa. Her approach fosters lessons that will be used beyond the big day to style a life and home.

A one-of-a-kind garland lets you drape your world with beautiful, colorful Art for Joy's Sake! With the included quality watercolor paint and wooden brush, enjoy painting the cards, then string them on the enclosed ribbon to create unlimited greetings and decoration for any special day. Printed on deluxe-quality watercolor stock for lovely results, the ready-to-paint cards feature the letters of the alphabet, numbers, and other beautiful motifs by Kristy Rice. Pale printed lines guide your paintings for wonderful results. The garland adds joy to celebrations of any kind--birthdays, showers, weddings, or every day.

The first in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates spring's profuse blossoms such as peonies, magnolias, pansies, and Eastern bluestar. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how to use watercolor and where to find affordable materials. A stationery-industry tastemaker, Kristy believes that making art, regardless of skill level, has the power to reconnect us to each other and ourselves. Touching brush to paper with water and color releases an inexplicable calm that so many of us long for, and making art, even in short bursts, brings us back to ourselves by slowing time.With 25 detailed, yet whimsical illustrations, artists are invited to continue the journey begun in her first watercoloring book series, Painterly Days.

With this special twist on the reverse coloring book, enjoy a new way to relax, express your creative self, and add joy to your life. Plus, you'll have dozens of pages to keep or give as beautiful mixed-media creations! On these pages of high-quality watercolor paper, the color is already waiting; now handle the fun part of making the lines . . . with pens, metallic markers, collage bits, paints, or anything else that inspires you. Throughout, Kristy Rice offers you thoughtful ideas and prompts to meet your every creative whim, whether you're in the mood to improve some art techniques or just to relax. The pages are gumbound for clean removal. With two copies of each painting, the book vanquishes the fear of "messing up this painting I love"-you always have another version, so you can try again. Let this multimedia adventure bring you hours of enjoyment and creative play. Also includes ready-to-embellish bonus bookmarks and wish cards.

Kristy Rices joy-focused approach to watercolor art has won the hearts of fans worldwide. Here she teaches the basics of painting, infusing the learning process with wit, wisdom, and laughter. Rice shows all levels of painters how to make art for joys sake. She offers her quirky, joy-focused guidance on preparation, including the materials you really need (and dont need), and walks you through Basics and Details. Five Exercises enhances your ways of brush handling, muscle memory, color mixing, and texture, and 20 Leaves helps you put them all together. Five Techniques lets you experience flowers, fruits, veggies, landscapes, and patterns. And the projectsor as Kristy calls it, the Ready to Fly listinclude Leaves and Greens; Take a Walk Pattern; Textile Pattern; Gem and Rock Pattern; Imaginary Landscape; Bouquet; and Watercolor Fragments. A great duo: use this book with the Art for Joys Sake Journal!

Creating Art for Joy's Sake is especially fun at the holidays. This set contains everything you need to watercolor 30 beautiful decorations. Printed on deluxe-quality watercolor stock for lovely results, the ready-to-paint ornaments feature floral and nature images outlined for you by Kristy Rice. Pale printed lines guide your paintings, ensuring wonderful results. Festive metallic foil touches add sparkle. Your watercolor creativity can decorate your holiday in all sorts of ways: place them on a tree, use them as gift tags, join them into garlands, or deck the halls and anything else you see. Enjoy the painting experience and then enjoy the finished ornaments. Everything you need is included: high-quality watercolor paint (dot card), wooden brush, 30 watercolor paper ornaments measuring approximately 4" by 4" with metallic foil touches and ready-to-paint designs, plus hanging ribbons. Also makes a perfect gift.

These beautiful pages invite you to pick up your brush and grow. Kristy Rices joy-focused approach to watercolor art has won the hearts of fans worldwide, and with this journal Rice offers ways for all levels of painters to make art for joys sake and simultaneously paint a personal keepsake or add beauty to your inspiration wall. Includes 9 illustrations ready to be watercolored on thick, textured paper, alongside full-color frameable reproductions of the same works painted by Kristy herself, demonstrating palette choices and brushwork. Enrich your art with prompt ideas to inspire your paintings growth; pages with no-stress exercises for techniques; inspirational artwork and quotations; and even a few recipes for nourishing your body along with your spirit! Each item in the Artisan series is designed to offer a specially crafted watercolor discovery glowing with Kristy Rices creative touch. Also in the series: Watercolor Cards: Illustrations by Kristy Rice.

Add more joy to your months ahead! With this beautiful one-of-a-kind calendar to create any time of year, you're ready to create Art for Joy's Sake in a new way. Using the 12 images outlined for you by Kristy Rice, paint your own customized calendar, then enjoy it throughout your creative months ahead. Everything you need is included: high-quality watercolor paint (dot card), wooden brush, 12 calendar pages, 1 instruction and practice page, and 3 yards of ribbon. Printed on deluxe-quality watercolor stock for lovely results, the ready-to-paint images feature beautiful floral and nature images by Kristy Rice. Pale printed lines guide your paintings, ensuring wonderful results. Gold foil touches add elegance. Also makes a perfect gift.

These beautiful cards invite you to pick up your brush and release your own creativity and imagination. Kristy Rice's joy-focused approach to watercolor art has won the hearts of fans worldwide, and with this Artisan series set of cards, Rice offers ways for all levels of painters to make "art for joy's sake." Printed on high-quality textured art paper, the 12 flat cards with envelopes feature 12 different outlined images from the Painterly Days and Cutting Garden watercoloring books and are easily frameable. Each item in the Artisan series is designed to offer a specially crafted watercolor discovery glowing with Kristy Rice's creative touch. Also in the series: The Art for Joy's Sake Journal: Watercolor Discovery and Releasing Your Creative Spirit.

The second in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates summer's languid blossoms such as anemone, hollyhocks, coneflowers, and fuchsia. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple tutorials on how to use watercolor and where to find affordable materials. A stationery-industry tastemaker, Kristy believes that making art, regardless of skill level, has the power to reconnect us to each other and ourselves. Touching brush to paper with water and color releases an inexplicable calm that so many of us long for, and making art, even in short bursts, brings us back to ourselves by slowing time.With 25 detailed, yet whimsical illustrations, artists are invited to continue the journey begun in her first watercoloring book series, Painterly Days.