Birth Flowers in Watercolor

Learn to paint birth flowers in luminous watercolor—just follow the simple tutorials as you bring pre-printed drawings to life. Birth Flowers in Watercolor is a beautifully illustrated guide to painting the symbolic flowers of each birth month. Artist and bestselling author Kristin Van Leuven walks you through 24 flower tutorials—two per month—using step-by-step instructions and tips that make watercolor accessible to everyone. Each flower corresponds to a birth month, from carnations and snowdrops in January to holly and narcissus in December. Whether you’re new to painting or a seasoned pro, this book has everything you need to make personalized artwork to gift or display—including a premium watercolor pad with 24 pre-printed floral sketches. There’s no need to draw first—simply pick your flower and start painting. Inside this giftable guide, you’ll find: Step-by-step watercolor lessons for 24 birth flowers Pre-printed sketches on high-quality watercolor paper QR Codes for easy-to-follow paint-alongs with Kristin Tips and techniques for creating vibrant floral compositions Inspiration for meaningful, personalized gifts and keepsakes Discover the meanings behind and paint these birth month flowers: January: carnation and snowdrop February: violet and primrose March: daffodil and cherry blossom April: daisy and sweet pea May: hawthorn and lily of the valley June: rose and honeysuckle July: larkspur and water lily August: poppy and gladiolus September: morning glory and aster October: cosmos and marigold November: chrysanthemum and peony December: holly and narcissus Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because, Birth Flowers in Watercolor brings together art and sentiment in one beautiful package. Whether you’re celebrating your own special month or gifting someone theirs, this book makes painting a personal expression of love, memory, and creativity.