“Bold” isn’t a word generally associated with watercolor, but that’s because most artists don’t know the secrets of using them to create bright, vibrant works. Internationally renowned painter and instructor Annette Kane reveals her three secrets for intensifying this popular medium: special methods of mixing colors; brushstrokes that maximize the power of a composition; and fresh ways of combining other elements like ink, acrylic, and gouache. She covers each move toward boldness with start-to-finish demonstrations that lead to stunning finished paintings in a variety of forms—including still life, sun and shadow studies, window and doorway scenes, landscapes, and water features.