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Book Binding Made Simple is here!
"I'm obsessed — I made 3 in one day!"
That's what happens when you learn to make your own watercolor sketchbooks. Bookbinding Made Simple is here — five techniques, full supply lists, bonus lessons, and 4+ hours of step-by-step instruction to get you making and filling your own handmade books.
✨ Special launch price of $47 until July 27th Click to grab it before it goes up.
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Watercolors Made Simple
Over 80,000 students love this massive beginner watercolor class where you will discover the joy of watercolor painting from the comfort of your own home, and paint something beautiful right away!
Special Price: $97
Advanced Watercolors Made Simple
In this class, I'll show you ALL of my watercolor tips, tricks, & techniques to create detailed watercolor paintings and grow your watercolor skills!
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Special Price: $97
Looking for a fun & casual way to expressive your creative side working in a sketchbook?
SKETCHING for Watercolor Painting
A class designed to get you drawing (and painting) more!
This class is perfect for any watercolor painter who has ever struggled with drawing or sketching for their paintings.
Want a closer look at what’s inside the class?(learn more here)
Special Price: $67
Watercolor Sketchbook Made Simple BOTANICALS
My goal for you in this class is to help you create beautiful floral paintings you didn't know were possible before!
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Special Price: $67
Creative Freedom In Your Handmade Watercolor Sketchbook
My goal will this popular class is to give you a BRAND NEW way to approach
painting that gives you complete creative freedom youÂ
likely have never experienced before!
Want a closer look at what’s inside the class?(learn more here)
Special Price: $67
Love landscape paintings? These classes are for you!
Watercolor Landscapes Made Simple
The simple, step by step process you can use to create incredible landscape paintings!
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Special Price: $87
Aurora Borealis Landscapes
In this class, I'll show you the secrets to painting breathtaking skies & nightscapes full of bright, brilliant colors!
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Special Price: $67
Color Mixing Made Simple
Stop Making Muddy, Messy Colors That Ruin Your Paintings. Let's face it... color mixing can seem intimidating at first. This class encourages you to have fun & play with new ideas!
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Special Price: $47
 If your goal is to grow your art practice, have a look at
The Artist Lounge
a creative space where art, process, and intentional living come together.
The Artist Lounge with Nicki TraikosÂ
Ready to build a stronger art practice and paint more? Join The Artist Lounge, Nicki's watercolour community on Substack where studio process, technique, and creative connection meet.
$25USDÂ a month, or the best value is join annually for $120USD
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Loose Watercolor Florals
Get started painting loose watercolor florals with this quick and easy to follow class.
Special Price: $47
Portraits Made Simple - for beginners
This class will teach you how to easily sketch & paint portraits of your very own - even if you're a complete beginner or have never painted a portrait before.
Want a closer look at what’s inside the class?(more info here)
Special Price: $97
Abstracts Made Simple
New to acrylic paints and abstract painting? This beginner class takes you through my step-by-step process you need to create abstract work that stands out.Â
Special Price: $67
Intermediate Abstracts Made Simple
The next class in the series designed to help you paint larger, more expressive abstract painting using acrylic paints and a brush.
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Special Price: $67
Advanced Abstracts Made Simple
The next course in our series of abstract painting using acrylic paints. This class will help you grow your skills and confidence.
Special Price: $67
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Watercolor Made Simple Workbook
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Painting with Confidence
20 brand-new watercolor projects + ready-to-paint line drawings on practice watercolor paper so you can create beautiful art from day one.
If you’ve ever dreamed of learning watercolor but felt too nervous to start, this book was made for you.
20 never-before-seen Painting Projects
With Watercolor Made Simple Workbook, you don’t just read about techniques, you paint right inside the book! Each of the 20 new projects comes with a matching line drawing already printed on practice watercolor paper, making it easy to pick up your brush and begin!
