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Watercolor Made Simple Workbook

Simple techniques and projects for beginners and beyondβ€”no sketching required! - 20 all-new paintings on watercolor paper
Brief Description
Learn watercolor with confidence-no sketching required! This beginner-friendly workbook includes a watercolor pad with pre-printed line art so you can jump right into painting.Watercolor Made Simple Workbook is the perfect hands-on guide for anyone looking to develop their painting skills in a stress-free and accessible way.... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$6200

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A hands-on companion to Watercolor Made Simple, this beginner-friendly workbook includes 20 all-new step-by-step projects, premium watercolor paper, and video tutorials to build confidence and creativity.

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Learn watercolor with confidence-no sketching required! This beginner-friendly workbook includes a watercolor pad with pre-printed line art so you can jump right into painting.

Watercolor Made Simple Workbook is the perfect hands-on guide for anyone looking to develop their painting skills in a stress-free and accessible way. Created by watercolor instructor Nicki Traikos, this workbook features 20 all-new projects that introduce essential techniques through fun, step-by-step exercises.

With the included premium watercolor pad featuring pre-printed line drawings, you can paint directly onto the pages, eliminating the need for sketching or transferring designs. The workbook covers a wide range of popular subjects-florals, landscapes, animals, food, and more-while providing easy-to-follow instructions to help you master blending, layering, and brushwork.

Inside, you'll find:

20 all-new projects designed to build your watercolor skills and confidence.A premium watercolor pad with printed templates, allowing you to paint directly onto the pages.Video tutorials linked to QR codes so you can follow along with guided demonstrations.A relaxed, encouraging approach that helps artists of all levels explore creativity without pressure.
Whether you're just beginning your watercolor journey or looking for fresh inspiration, Watercolor Made Simple Workbook makes learning to paint fun, approachable, and rewarding.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781577156925

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Quarry Books

Illustration: Approximately 200 photographs and illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 152

About the Author

Nicki TraikosΒ is the founder ofΒ life i design,through which she teaches thousands of students to paint in watercolor, produces books, and inspires people to live their most creative lives. A self-taught artist who has also worked in the corporate world and as a makeup artist, she has taught more than 60,000 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 magazine's Compendium. Nicki has published two books of trace-and-paint images. She lives in Unionville, Ontario, Canada. Website: lifeidesign.com
Instagram: @lifeidesign
YouTube: Nicki Traikos @lifeidesign
Facebook: life i design @lifeidesign
Pinterest: life i design @nickitraikos

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