Watercolor Made Simple Workbook: Simple Techniques and Projects for Beginners and Beyond--No Sketching Required! - 20 All-New Paintings on Watercolor

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.

Author: Nicki Traikos
Publisher: Quarry Books
Published: 04/14/2026
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.38d
ISBN13: 9781577156925
ISBN10: 1577156927
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Painting | Watercolor
- Art | Subjects & Themes | Plants & Animals
- Crafts & Hobbies | Painting

About the Author
Nicki Traikos is the founder of 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.

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