Air Watercolors. 12 Simple Lessons from Yuko Nagayama

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, the book by popular Japanese artist Yuko Nagayama will serve as a guide to amazing and often complex watercolor techniques. Through 12 simple lessons, you will learn to create vibrant works.
Watercolor can be considered one of the most beautiful techniques due to its delicate strokes, shimmering washes, and results that seem effort-free. But this is exactly why it is extremely challenging to master. Watercolor paints tend to spread on paper, change its shape, and even alter its color after drying. Yuko Nagayama, a recognized expert in watercolor, demonstrates in this book how to improve your skills by following original, accessible, and easy-to-execute recommendations.
The foundation is a unique and successful author's approach to creating colorful watercolors. There are step-by-step illustrations and detailed instructions, making the learning process for watercolor painting simple and understandable for beginner artists. The book will be an invaluable source of knowledge for more experienced artists, as well as for those looking to refresh their skills.
The book includes an overview of the supplies needed to create outstanding watercolor works, tips on choosing paints, instructions on mixing them on a palette, and a description of the basics of sketching. The publication features stunning and inspiring illustrations. Thanks to Nagayama's book, readers will be able to hone their skills and achieve maximum vibrancy in each work.
Nagayama addresses all the essential topics: from how to mix paint on a palette to how to add highlights and shadows to create depth. In addition to watercolor paints, the author uses gold and platinum, as well as paints characteristic of traditional Japanese painting. Numerous helpful tips and hints make Nagayama's book an ideal guide for artists of any level.