Transform travel memories into vibrant, expressive art no experience needed!
From trips away to your own backyard, Creative Watercolor Escapes guides you to turn
any destination into art using accessible watercolor techniques. With a blend of mindful
creativity and visual storytelling, this beginner-friendly book reveals how to draw inspiration from the places around you and within you.
Artist and educator Kate Rebecca Leach, creator of Essoldo Design and author of two
bestselling books, opens her sketchbook of global destinations. From Lisbon’s tiles to
Bali’s textiles, she shares 15 creative watercolor projects alongside tips for working on
the go.
Packed with practical advice including building a travel art kit, drawing inspiration from holiday photos, and mastering color palettes, this book invites you to slow down, look
closer, and let watercolor work its magic.
Let your creativity wander and bring your travels home in watercolor.
About Kate Rebecca Leach
Kate Rebecca Leach is the talented artist behind Essoldo Design (@essoldodesign). She started making art while on furlough during the first COVID lockdown, 20 years after studying textile design at university, and has quickly amassed over 200,000 engaged online followers. She has sold around 3000 prints and original artworks on Etsy and has licensed and sold her art in over 35 countries worldwide. She is a fabric designer for Windham Fabrics and the author of the best-selling Creative Abstract Watercolor (David & Charles). She lives in Hertfordshire, UK.
