Watercolor Made Simple: Techniques, Projects, and Encouragement to Get Started Painting and Creating
$24.99
Description
Book Synopsis: Learn to paint in watercolor—with joy and confidence—as you explore simple techniques, popular subjects, and simple papercrafting projects. Watercolor is a wonderful medium to explore your creativity, unwind, and have fun. Whether you’re new to watercolor painting or looking to expand your skills, Watercolor Made Simple will guide you to connect more personally with your watercolor practice and build your painting skills in a relaxing, welcoming way. Nicki Traikos, who teaches popular watercolor classes through life i design, wants to help you avoid the struggles and frustrations she experienced when learning to paint with watercolors by providing encouraging instruction, easy tutorials, and beautifully illustrated step-by-step projects.
Consider this your invitation to the world of watercolor as you:
- Get familiar with paints, brushes, and papers
- Learn fundamental watercolor washes and brushstrokes
- Explore simple color theory and color mixing
- Use a sketchbook to gather inspiration
- Paint more than 15 popular subjects, such as flowers, leaves, feathers, still lifes, and simple landscapes, step by step
You’ll also find:
- QR codes that link to helpful video tutorials
- Traceable line drawings that allow you to jump right into painting
- Charming papercrafting projects to feature your watercolor paintings
- Tips for storing and displaying your art—and even what to do with paintings you don’t love
With gentle encouragement and techniques she has honed through teaching tens of thousands of watercolor students, Nicki will soon have you painting your favorite subjects with ease and enjoyment.
Details
Discover the joy and confidence of painting in watercolor with Watercolor Made Simple: Techniques, Projects, and Encouragement to Get Started Painting and Creating. This comprehensive guide will take you on a journey of exploring simple techniques, popular subjects, and even simple papercrafting projects. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your skills, this book is your key to unlocking your full potential in watercolor painting.
With Nicki Traikos as your mentor, a renowned watercolor instructor, you'll never have to struggle or feel frustrated while learning to paint with watercolors. Her encouraging instruction and easy-to-follow tutorials will empower you to finally create stunning watercolor artworks. Magnificently illustrated step-by-step projects will further guide you in honing your skills and capturing your imagination on paper.
Don't just dream about painting in watercolor - make it a reality. Watercolor Made Simple provides you with everything you need to get started, from choosing the right paints, brushes, and papers to mastering essential watercolor washes and brushstrokes. Explore simple color theory and mixing techniques to truly bring your paintings to life. And with a sketchbook to gather inspiration and more than 15 popular subjects to paint step-by-step, you'll quickly become a confident watercolor artist.
But that's not all. Watercolor Made Simple goes the extra mile to enhance your learning experience. QR codes throughout the book link to helpful video tutorials, providing you with additional guidance and insights. Traceable line drawings allow you to jump right into painting, while charming papercrafting projects allow you to showcase your watercolor masterpieces in unique ways.
So why wait any longer? Open the door to the world of watercolor and unlock your inner artist today. Let Nicki Traikos's expertise and gentle encouragement help you on your journey to painting your favorite subjects with ease and enjoyment. Order your copy of Watercolor Made Simple: Techniques, Projects, and Encouragement to Get Started Painting and Creating now and start creating stunning watercolor artworks that will captivate and inspire.
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