I’ve had a few “pinch me” moments over the years, but the biggest has to be when I got my first book deal. I’m a huge fan of books, often preferring them over tech any day. So when I was offered the chance to work with Quarto again to write, illustrate, and create a watercolor technique workbook, I couldn’t reply “YESSSS!!!” fast enough.

November is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate a very special milestone, the one year anniversary of my book, Watercolor Made Simple! To commemorate the occasion, I’m launching something extra special for all of you who have supported me along the way: a Creative Book Club, featuring live painting sessions that will bring the pages of Watercolor Made Simple to life, giveaways, and more!

As an avid reader constantly seeking inspiration or learning something new, I’ve read many books over the years. In this blog post, I wanted to highlight the 5 best books for watercolor painting artists and a few other resources to help inspire your next art project.