The subtleties of watercolor with Yuko Nagayama. Elegant still lifes, atmospheric landscapes, and expressive portraits in 12 lessons

The new book by the author of "Airy Watercolors" Yuko Nagayama — inspiring step-by-step lessons for continuing artists, the nuances of painting and illustration in an elegant style.
A clear guide that will help both beginners and experienced artists master and practice the techniques of creating stunning watercolor drawings in just a few simple lessons.
Watercolor allows for delicate strokes and glowing washes, but it is the beauty of this medium that makes it challenging for artists. The water within can warp paper, and the paint itself changes its hue. The renowned Japanese watercolorist and respected teacher Yuko Nagayama has developed an effective system of twelve lessons that will help you master the skills of creating elegant still lifes, atmospheric landscapes, and expressive portraits using this popular medium.
You will experiment with backgrounds, work on form, and convey mood. Feel the poetry of watercolor: the color of air, the dance of lines, and the music of paints. With professional advice and clear exposition, you will learn to paint vibrant and simultaneously weightless artworks.