Cover reveal! 💗
Surprise! I am so overjoyed to share this really special book that I have been working on behind the scenes since early 2025 with the amazing team at @pagestreetpublishing that you can preorder now!
Watercolor In The Garden was created in response to the amazing feedback to my first book, Watercolor In The Woods. Everyday I receive messages and beautiful pictures of your paintings from following my tutorials. I knew I had to create more!
My intention in writing these series of books was to share a gentle introduction to the medium of watercolour that has captivated me throughout the years, to create an invitation to immerse yourself both in the serenity and splendor of the natural world, as well as to break down the barrier of watercolour painting that can be frustrating.
Click the link in my bio to preorder now! I am so excited to share more behind the scenes footage and artwork.
Watercolor in the garden ; Publishing on September 12th, 2026 🌿💗
‘Take a whimsical walk in the world of watercolor with this latest collection of art from Jane Carkill. Jane drew us into her scenic storybook realm with Watercolor in the Woods, and now brings us a new series of projects inspired by the world that sits right in your own backyard. With incredibly easy-to-follow instructions, these beginner-friendly tutorials are perfect for any artist looking to escape to a calm, tranquil place, with templates for added simplicity to allow readers to capture the projects perfectly from the start.
Look inside to find classic art tutorials that offer an array of cottagecore flora and fauna, such as an endearing Fawn, a delightful Bluebird, the captivating Beehive, a lovely arrangement of Garden Roses and the fascinating Inkcap Toadstools.
With just a wave of your brush, these lovely tutorials will bring the enchanting world outside your window into your home art studio’
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A big HI and welcome to Jane Carkill who is an illustrator and textile designer living in the heart of The Burren on the West Coast of Ireland. She is fascinated by natural ephemeral beauty and intricate detail, and combines a love of folklore, narration, myth, and story with a precise style of illustration to capture an essence in nature that is both magical and nostalgic.
Her illustrations have been showcased in various highly acclaimed publications, including Windfall: Irish Nature Poems to Inspire and Connect (Hachette Books Ireland), edited by Jane Clarke; The Hare’s Corner: Making Space for Nature (New Island Books), by Jane Clarke and Catherine Cleary; The Keeper of the Bees: Bees and Beekeeping in Irish Folklore (The O’Brien Press), by Eimear Chaomhánach; and Frog Routes, Polka-Dot Newts and Other Treasures of Irish Nature (Gill Books) and Wild Embrace: Connecting to the Wonder of Ireland’s Natural World (Hachette Books Ireland), by Anja Murray. She is a member of the nonprofit organization Illustrators Ireland. Her debut authored book Watercolor in the Woods: Paint a Whimsical World of Forest Animals, Botanicals, Toadstools and More (Page Street Publishing) was published in 2024. Her second authored book Watercolor in the Garden: Paint a Charming World of Beautiful Songbirds, Baby Animals, Flowers & More (Page Street Publishing) will be published in 2026.
Follow Jane here to see more of her beautiful work @lamblittle
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HAPPY PUBLISHING DAY! I am so happy to announce that my latest book ‘Watercolor In The Woods’ is officially available now! What a surreal, exciting, nervous, unbelievable feeling! Thank you all so much for your preorders, messages of support and inquiries, it means the world to me! Over the next few days I will be sharing tutorials, snippets and tips on how to use your book, so stay tuned! Click the link in my bio to ORDER NOW! ❤️ Thank you so much to the team @pagestreetpublishing for this opportunity ❤️
Would you like to learn how to paint a world of whimsical fungi, flora and fauna, then this is the book for you!
I wanted to create this Watercolor In The Woods as a gentle introduction to the medium of watercolour that has captivated me throughout the years, to create an invitation to immerse yourself both in the serenity and splendor of the natural world, as well as to break down the barrier of watercolour painting that can be frustrating.
Through a series of 30 step-by-step tutorials, you will gain insight on how to capture the delicate interplay of light and shadow, the rich textures of foliage and fur, and the tranquil beauty of the patterned wings of insects and birds alike.
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Watercolor in the wood; Available now! 🌿❤️
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Hedgerow Magic Sticker Sheets are here! ✨
I am so happy to have four new sticker sheet designs now stocked on my Etsy! You can find four designs; Woodland Animals, Toadstools, Wildflowers & Garden birds, as well as multipack bundles!
These washi stickers are perfect for adding a whimsical Cottagecore touch to any craft, catalogue, journal, scrapbook, laptop and more!
Click the link in my bio to shop & browse my Etsy with worldwide shipping ✨
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Rathlin Golden Hare 🌾
Prints of this piece are now available from my Etsy 💛
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The Golden Hare is a striking and rare variation of the Irish hare found on Rathlin, which a small island off the coast of Northern Ireland.
What makes them special is that most Irish hares have a brown coat that may turn lighter in winter. But on Rathlin Island, a unique genetic variation produces hares with golden or blonde fur. This is a rare color morph that’s become relatively common on the island due to its isolated population!
I have not only wanted to paint one for years, I also hope that I can get the chance to visit the island to catch a glimpse of them!
I included a gorgeous video from @bbcni which features photographer Tom McDonnell explaining his process of documenting these beautiful hares which seem like something almost from a piece of folklore!
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