Birth Walter Foster Publishing Birth Flowers in Watercolor

Celebrate every month with personal, paintable florals—Birth Flowers in Watercolor includes stunning step-by-step tutorials and 24 premium watercolor templates.

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.