yummy watercolor: a beginner's guide to painting cakes, cookies, donuts, and other sweet treats with

Author: Camille Bellet
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 1 September 2026
120 pages

Learn how to paint dozens of delicious desserts and sweet treats with this beginner's guide to watercolor painting! The book kicks off with a comprehensive getting-started section that teaches you everything you need to know about watercolor paper, paintbrushes, color mixing, and basic watercolor techniques, setting you up for success no matter your skill level.

Then you can get cooking with 34 different foods, organized by season and presented in a variety of learning approaches: fully illustrated step-by-step tutorials, inspirational pieces with simple color and shape guidelines, and unique painted-recipe breakdowns to help you think outside the box. Autumn includes cozy classics such as a pumpkin spice latte, Halloween sweets, and warm cookies. Winter features festive favorites like gingerbread men, candy canes, and hot chocolate. Spring offers light and elegant treats such as macarons, crepes, and orange cake. And summer brings refreshing favorites like sorbets, fruit tarts, cupcakes, and a colorful fruit salad.

The projects are presented visually with clear illustrations and simple instructions, and the result is a beginner-friendly book that is perfect for anyone who wants to get started in watercolor painting.

Here's what's inside: 34 delectable desserts, drinks, candies, and treats to paint. A fun mix of step-by-step projects and inspiration projects. All the info total beginners need to get started, including the essentials about paper, brushes, color mixing, and basic watercolor techniques.

Enjoy this inspiring guide to painting that looks good enough to eat!

Camille Bellet is a professional illustrator from France who is celebrated for her expertise in culinary illustration. Her work has been featured in books, kits, television, newspapers, and magazines, including collaborations with Vanity Fair, the French news network Ouest France, Michèle Wilson puzzles, and the popular show Le Meilleur Pâtissier, where her recipe illustrations have delighted audiences. Camille's distinctive watercolor style and attention to detail have made her a sought-after artist in the illustration world. In addition to her professional projects, Camille is a passionate educator, regularly teaching in-person watercolor classes and workshops for both beginners and advanced students across France. 480 colour illustrations.