Publisher's Synopsis
Take the mystery out of colour mixing with this innovative watercolour card deck from award-winning artist and colour mixing expert Julie Collins. Simply hold the cards up to the subject you want to paint, select the colour swatch you need, then discover exactly how to mix it using the precise paint quantities stated. Stunningly simple, yet brilliantly effective. This innovative, easy-to-use reference tool - suitable for artists of all abilities - will become an essential part of your watercolour toolkit - just pop it in your painting bag so you can refer to it time and again. There are 500 unique watercolour mixes to choose from: simply flick through the deck to find the shade you need. The 50 wipe-clean cards are laminated to make them durable and splash-proof. The 16-page booklet contains an essential watercolour guide to understanding and mixing colour to get you started. The small and sturdy box is perfect for taking with you if you are painting en plein air - simply slip it into your painting bag with the rest of your kit (each card measures 140 x 85mm/5.5 x 3.3in). All the paints used are readily available from the Winsor & Newton range or can be easily substituted with other popular brands.
