Birth Flowers in Watercolor: A Creative Guide to Painting Personal Floral Art for Every Month

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.