birth flowers in watercolor

Author: Kristin Van Leuven
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 5 May 2026
128 pages

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.

About the Author

Kristin Van Leuven is a native Arizonan who loves to paint. What began as a hobby that served as a distraction from real life has become a career via Hello Lovely People, Kristin’s online art shop that sells her prints, portraits, clothing, and more.

Author of Modern Watercolor, Your Year in Art: Watercolor, and Art Made Easy: Easy Watercolor, all from Walter Foster Publishing, Kristin enjoys making art for people’s homes and sees loveliness in all people.