Introducing Our First Publication: Comprehensive Watercolor by Mandakyns, Published by Makyn Press
A Book Years in the Making – Now in Print
It’s with great pride (and no small amount of watercolor smudges) that I introduce the first official publication released by Makyn Press, in collaboration with Mandakyns:
Comprehensive Watercolor – An Interactive Guide for Learning to Paint with Watercolor
This is more than a book—it’s a fully guided experience designed for beginners, developing artists, educators, and anyone seeking to understand the process of painting with watercolor.
Crafted with clarity, structured for real learning, and infused with interactive elements, this guide represents not only the heart of Mandakyns, but the very mission of Makyn Press.
About the Book
comprehensive watercolor – an interactive guide for learning to paint with watercolor
Comprehensive Watercolor isn’t a typical instruction manual. It’s a modular, visually intuitive workbook that teaches watercolor as a system—not just a series of techniques.
Here’s what makes it special:
✅ 200+ embedded video tutorials via QR codes
✅ Hands-on worksheets, color charts, and concept exercises
✅ A carefully structured path through tools, materials, timing, application, technique, and composition
✅ Sections on pigment properties, blending, and brush control
✅ Designed to work whether you’re learning solo, teaching in a classroom, or building your own watercolor journey at your pace
It’s not just what’s taught—it’s how it’s taught.
Published by Makyn Press
This publication marks the official debut of Makyn Press, the independent publishing sister company to Mandakyns. Makyn Press is devoted to creating instructional, artistic, and educational books that help readers not just read, but make.
We specialize in:
- Thoughtful design
- Educational clarity
- Books that are as useful as they are beautiful
By starting with an internally developed title, we’ve been able to build the systems, tools, and templates needed to support future publishing—without compromise.
Why This Book Matters
Watercolor is a medium that confuses and intimidates many artists. I created this book not just to teach—but to translate.
This guide was designed from the ground up to support:
- Visual learners who need more than text
- Busy creatives who want structure without fluff
- Educators who need clarity for classrooms
- Self-learners who are tired of generic tips and want to build a real skillset
What Readers Receive
A high-quality printed book
Scannable QR codes for on-demand video learning
A tactile, organized process that gives beginners a path and returning artists a refresh
BONUS: The book includes access to The Ultimate Watercolor Product Guide, a downloadable companion full of reviewed, categorized, and budget-conscious tools and supplies.
Flip through a preview of the book!
How to Order
Comprehensive Watercolor – An Interactive Guide for Learning to Paint with Watercolor is available now through our store.
Available in standard print.
Built With Care, For a Community That Cares
This book represents years of trial, testing, organizing, painting, teaching, and reworking. Every video was filmed by me. Every layout was chosen with care. Every QR code, tip, and section was developed to make watercolor more accessible to more people.
It’s not perfect—but it’s everything I’ve learned, and everything I needed when I was starting.
Looking Ahead
Makyn Press is currently accepting outside submissions—and this book marks just the beginning. More titles, workbooks, FlowThroughs, and creative collaborations are on the horizon!
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Together, we’re building a creative publishing ecosystem—one thoughtful book at a time.
VISIT OUR SISTER COMPANY
Makyn Press is a proud sister company to Mandakyns, where you’ll find a wide range of professional Publishing Services.
Together, both companies share the same logo, creative vision, and values. While Mandakyns focuses on art, design, and education, Makyn Press extends that mission through creative and thoughtful publishing.