Books by Mary Moreno
Clear, beginner-friendly resources to help you learn and build confidence with watercolor — designed specifically to support your real-life creative practice 📚
📖 The Watercolor Dictionary: A Practical Reference for Watercolor Artists
Understanding watercolor terms is the first step of every watercolor journey.
- The Watercolor Dictionary explains common terms and techniques in simple, beginner-friendly language.
- With the Dictionary at your side, practice, technique, and projects feel purposeful instead of confusing.
- Especially for beginners, but a useful resource at every stage of practice.
- Available in paperback and hardcover.
📖 The Watercolor Brushstroke Handbook
Working title — in development
A planned practical reference guide to foundational brushstrokes, washes, and expressive marks, including how and when to use them, plus FAQs and troubleshooting tips for quick clarity.
This book is being developed as part of Mary Moreno Studio's broader collection of beginner-focused watercolor resources.
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👩🏻🎨 About the Author
Mary Moreno is a self-taught watercolor artist, educator, and author of beginner-focused resources designed to make watercolor feel clear, accessible, and meaningful.
Through Mary Moreno Studio, she shares free project tutorials, skill-based resources, and a structured, joy-centered approach to learning watercolor.
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