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Watercolor Made Simple
Techniques, Projects, and Encouragement to Get Started Painting and Creating – with traceable designs and QR codes to online tutorials
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This book is perfect for novices seeking to learn watercolor painting as well as hobbyists wanting to expand their skills in a supportive and accessible way.
Watercolor Made Simple gently guides aspiring artists to develop their watercolor skills and create beautiful paintings in a relaxing and enjoyable way.
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Learn to paint in watercolour—with joy and confidence—as you explore simple techniques, popular subjects, and simple papercrafting projects. Watercolour is a wonderful medium to explore your creativity, unwind, and have fun. Whether you're new to watercolour painting or looking to expand your skills, Watercolor Made Simple will guide you to connect more personally with your watercolour practice and build your painting skills in a relaxing, welcoming way.
Nicki Traikos, founder of the popular online art school life i design, wants to help you avoid the struggles and frustrations she experienced when learning to paint with watercolours by providing encouraging instruction, easy tutorials, and beautifully illustrated step-by-step projects. Consider this your invitation to the world of watercolour as you:
- Get familiar with paints, brushes, and papers
- Learn fundamental watercolour washes and brushstrokes
- Explore simple colour theory and colour 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 watercolour 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 watercolour students, Nicki will soon have you painting your favourite subjects with ease and enjoyment.
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Library Journal calls it "an innovative, highly useful work for beginning watercolorists." The Midwest Book Review describes it as "an ideal and comprehensive introduction to the medium and unreservedly recommended." According to the Portland Book Review, it provides "skillful lessons and warm encouragement radiating through the pages," making it a delightful introductory guide.
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ISBN: 9780760383193
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 November 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Quarry Books
Illustration: 200+ color photos
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 680g
Pages: 144
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About the Author
Nicki Traikos is the founder of the popular online art and creativity school life i design. A self-taught artist who has also worked in the corporate world and as a makeup artist, she has taught more than 50,000 students from around the world in her Watercolors Made Simple courses. Nicki and her work have been featured in a number of magazines, including Where Women Create, In Her Studio, and UPPERCASE magazines Compendium. Nicki has published two books of trace-and-paint images and also teaches monthly live classes on the Michaels website. She lives in Unionville, Ontario, Canada.Website: lifeidesign.comInstagram: @lifeidesignYouTube: Nicki Traikos @lifeidesignFacebook: life i design @lifeidesignPinterest: life i design @nickitraikos
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