Watercolor made simple with Claudia Nice : [complete easy to follow instructions from start to finish

**Expand your artistic horizons with watercolor!** Watercolor is a fun, challenging medium that captures the magic of light and color. Now world-renowned artist and instructor **Claudia Nice** helps you get started in watercolor today. In __Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice__, you'll start with the very basics, learning new techniques as you paint. Detailed instructions and step-by-step artwork show you how to: * Explore the amazing variety of effects you can get by painting watercolors on dry, damp or wet paper * Mix paint and water to create a variety of soft, beautiful washes * Use fun and easy techniques such as spatter, sponging and stamping to bring a lively new look to your work * Blend colors on your palette to capture the precise shade you're seeking * Use your brushes, papers and paints to produce wonderful textural effects Throughout, you'll find helpful troubleshooting tips, practical exercises, and Claudia's encouraging advice - all so you, too, can become a watercolor pro. Assuming no prior knowledge of watercolouring, this title explains and illustrates in step-by-step presentations basic questions such as: how wet should my paper be?; and what brush should I use? Common problems and how to fix them plus exercises to practice watercolour techniques are included.