Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media - A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Stunning Effects--Play with Gouache, Metallic Paints, Masking Fluid, Alcohol,

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In Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media, popular watercolor artist, instructor, and author Ana Victoria Calderon shares her simple step-by-step techniques for painting exciting and colorful motifs by combining watercolor with a variety of other user-friendly materials. - Start with the essentials —paint, paper, and brushes— then learn about the featured mediums for mixing , including masking fluid, gold leaf, bleach, salt, and alcohol - Take a step-by-step look at fundamental watercolor techniques - Learn to paint a variety of striking organic motifs and surface effects , including stirring skies and clouds, sparkling galaxies, flowing oceans, and dazzling crystals - Find great project ideas for stylish gifts and stationery Whether you're new to the medium or are looking to add new techniques to your watercolor practice, go grab a brush, paints, and some easy-to-use materials and take a beautiful creative journey with watercolor! Perfect for all skill levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.