Watercolour – Wonders of the Ocean Depths

Content : Dive in. Discover. Paint the oceans.

Following the success of Watercolour – Birds of Gardens and Forests, Julie Mayer invites readers to discover a new source of wonder: the ocean depths. True to her approach — combining technical expertise, a naturalist’s eye and a strong commitment to conservation — she offers a comprehensive guide to painting the underwater world.
This book is aimed at both beginner and experienced watercolourists, as well as anyone who loves the sea and wants to learn to see the hidden world beneath the surface in a new way and bring it to life in colour.

Before painting a clownfish or coral, readers will first master the essentials: choosing the right paper, brushes and pigments, controlling water and transparency, and creating the colours, textures and light effects of the underwater world. Step by step, they will learn to paint a wide variety of marine life, from jellyfish and corals to exotic fish, turtles, whales and dolphins, while discovering the extraordinary diversity of marine ecosystems.

With this book, the publisher is supporting Coral Guardian, a French NGO dedicated to restoring coral reefs. The book concludes with an introduction to the vital role corals play in our planet’s ecosystems, along with a presentation of the organisation and its work.

About the author-illustrator: Julie Mayer-Devismes is a watercolour artist, illustrator and author. Based in the Bay of the Somme in northern France, she draws inspiration from biodiversity and the wild natural world. Her delicate work seeks to reveal the poetry and fragility of living things. A committed artist, she regularly uses her art to support nature conservation organisations, including the LPO (Bird Protection League).