Isabella Kung, an accomplished author and illustrator, brings her expertise to Watercolor Painting teaching eight intermediate courses. Her notable works include “NO FUZZBALL!” (Scholastic, 2020) and its sequel “NO SNOWBALL!” (Scholastic, 2022), as well as the illustrations for “123 CATS” and “ABC CATS” by Lesléa Newman (Candlewick, 2021), both recognized in Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of the Year 2022 edition.
Isabella also shares her knowledge through teaching illustration and watercolor classes at Storyteller Academy and Etchr Lab, offering mentorship sessions with Storyteller Academy. Growing up in Hong Kong, Isabella’s passion for storytelling and art led her to illustrate and create her own narratives, a passion she continues to pursue. Her illustrations have garnered acclaim from esteemed institutions such as the Society of Illustrators, Spectrum Fantasy Art, 3×3, Creative Quarterly, and SCBWI. Additionally, her original artwork has been featured in exhibitions in California, Spain, and Singapore.
Beyond her contributions to the publishing world, Isabella teaches the process of creating children’s books, as well as illustration and watercolor classes at California College of Arts, Storyteller Academy, and Etchr Lab. Currently based in San Francisco with her husband and two beloved cats, Isabella enjoys a diverse range of interests including reading, dancing, culinary exploration, snorkeling, scuba diving, and traveling. She is represented by Jennifer Laughran at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
Paint beloved pets and wildlife, from curious rabbits to playful kittens and noble horses on your paper.
Five tutorials by three skilled artists show ways to capture each animal’s distinctive features and character.
Learn approaches for white fur, multicolored markings, and the subtle details that bring your subjects to life.
Study the techniques of master painters through watercolor interpretations guided by William Dunn.
These six tutorials show approaches to recreating celebrated compositions and painting styles of the past. Learn color choices, brushwork, and methods that made historical masterpieces endure through the ages.
Paint expressive portraits with techniques from three award-winning watercolor artists.
These five tutorials show ways to capture faces, features, and the subtle moods that make each subject unique.
From lighting to skin tones, learn approaches that bring personality and depth to your portrait paintings.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of watercolor and become confident with your brush, so you can follow any painting tutorial in the future!
