Nicki Traikos – författare

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.

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.