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Experience the beauty of Japan's changing seasons through exquisite blossoms and lush botanicals with watercolor artist Ayano Otani. Demonstrating her unique blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics, Ayano guides artists of all skill levels through twenty lessons portraying plants and flowers—from spring's delicate cherry blossoms and vibrant peonies to winter's elegant and resilient camellias. A comprehensive introduction to extraordinary watercolor techniques covers everything from the choice of brushes and paper to the interplay of water and pigments. Detailed, step-by-step illustrations provide the basics of watercolor painting, enhanced by a QR code linking to a video tutorial for each lesson. Capture the natural beauty of Japan with water, brush, color, and paper in this lovely hardcover volume.
