Japanese Watercolor Lessons - Nuinui

Talented Japanese watercolorist, Ayano Otani presents 16 traditional subjects in this magnificent manual. The book opens with a detailed introduction to watercolor technique: the choice of brushes and paper, the use of water and color in all its varieties; then it moves on to the best-known techniques for making the different subjects. Color charts will help watercolor experts and beginners alike define the right tones and discover innovative techniques and tips. Each subject is associated with a QR code showing the author's step-by-step video on how to make it.

Reasons for Interest:

An elegant volume devoted to watercolor painting

An indispensable guide for enthusiasts, with refined illustrations and detailed explanations

16 traditional patterns that will help the beginner understand and master the art of watercolor and the expert refine his or her hand

Essential graphics to illustrate the techniques in a simple and refined manner

A curious and precise introduction to watercolor, video tutorials with step-by-step instructions for creating each pattern, accessible via link or QR code

Technical Specifications

Format: 21.0 × 29.7 cm

152 pages

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Authors

AYANO OTANI is a Japanese illustrator and watercolorist. She has exhibited her works in pencil and watercolor throughout Asia, also collaborating with fashion designers from France and other European countries. For NuiNui, she created the illustrations for Japan - Maybe Not Everyone Knows... and Yokai - Japanese Ghosts and Spirits.