Rising Trends: Out of First Gear with These 3 Watercolor Techniques

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Out of First Gear with These 3 Watercolor Techniques

From a look at light and shadow to how to add texture, these masterful watercolor painting techniques will help you level-up your watercolor skills.

Watercolor Unleashed

Julie Gilbert Pollard will show you how to expand your watercolor painting skills and approach watercolor in new ways. Learn great traditional watercolor painting techniques as well as tips for achieving a loose, painterly quality. Simple, forgiving techniques means fewer mistakes and more fun results.

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