Prints are supplied pre-sketched, ready to paint. Frames not included.
Paint your own keepsake of Bordeaux and Arcachon Bay, even if you can’t draw. Three pre-sketched scenes, an illustrated guide and a practice sheet to help you get started.
3 A5 prints · 320 gsm · Illustrated guide
What’s included
- 3 pre-sketched A5 prints · 320 gsm watercolour paper
- 1 illustrated step-by-step guide
- 1 practice sheet
- Watercolour palette with built-in mixing areas
- Raphaël Précision round brush, size 5 (series 8504)
You’ll need a water container, absorbent paper and a painting surface. Masking tape and frames are not included.
FEATURED · BORDEAUX & ARCACHON BAY
Three places to paint.
From Bordeaux’s golden stone to the lanes of Cap Ferret, explore a little of south-west France with a brush in hand.
Bordeaux
A café terrace facing the Porte Cailhau.
Arcachon Bay
A traditional pinasse boat, stilt cabins and blue water.
L’Herbe, Cap Ferret
A bicycle, blue shutters and the sea at the end of the lane.
The finished watercolours · Examples of what you can paint
THE JOY OF MAKING
You can paint, even if you can’t draw.
The outlines are already there. You bring the colour. The illustrated guide helps you mix shades, work with water and add depth with shadows.
Open the guide
Pictures, colour mixes and techniques explained simply.
Try your colours
The practice sheet gives you space to find your feet.
Paint at your own pace
A wash of colour, then a shadow. Your print comes to life.
Before you pick up a brush
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. The three drawings are already sketched, and the illustrated guide explains colour mixes, techniques and shadows. The practice sheet lets you try things out before painting your prints.
How large are the prints?
The three prints come in A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) or A4 (21 × 29.7 cm), on 320 gsm watercolour paper. Their outlines are already sketched, ready to become keepsakes you can paint and frame. Frames are not included.
How much is delivery?
France: Mondial Relay €2.99 or Colissimo €4.99. Europe: Mondial Relay €5.99 in eligible countries, Colissimo €7.99 within the EU outside France. Available options for your address are shown at checkout.
How long does it take to paint?
There’s no set time. Paint one print at a time, take breaks and return to it later. Follow the guide at your own pace.
Can I give it as a gift?
It’s a creative experience for someone who loves Bordeaux, Arcachon Bay, travel or crafts. You can also paint the prints yourself and give the finished pieces as a personal gift.