Author • Artist • Educator
Amanda Clarke-Peterson is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose work bridges the traditional and the experimental. With a lifelong passion for watercolor and a deep respect for creative learning, she brings over two decades of experience to her debut publication, Comprehensive Watercolor – An Interactive Guide for Learning to Paint with Watercolor.
About the Author – Amanda Clarke-Peterson
Based in South Carolina, Amanda has dedicated her creative practice to empowering others through accessible, skill-based instruction. Her work combines fine art with teaching innovation, blending analog and digital formats to meet artists where they are — from first-time painters to dedicated learners.
She is also the founder of Mandakyns, a platform for art education, creative tools, and hands-on inspiration. Through Makyn Press, her independent imprint, Amanda is developing resources that support creative growth across watercolor, mixed media, and publishing.
About the Book
Amanda’s book, Comprehensive Watercolor, launches on May 1, 2025, and represents a new kind of art instruction — richly visual, interactive, and rooted in real-world studio habits. With over 275 pages and 200+ embedded videos, the book offers a fully integrated learning experience. Readers can scan QR codes to view technique demos, product guides, and visual walkthroughs as they work through each chapter. The book comes complete with a supportive guide to help watercolorists of all skill-levels and budgets with tool and equipment selection.
Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate painter looking to expand your foundation, this guide delivers both structure and freedom.
Availability
Comprehensive Watercolor – An Interactive Guide for Learning to Paint with Watercolor will be available in three formats:
- Mandakyns.com – Direct purchase with exclusive author signed copies. Support the Author!
- Amazon KDP – For the general public. Often comes with FREE shipping!
- IngramSpark Catalog – For bookstores, libraries, and educational institutions
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Follow & Connect
To explore Amanda’s work or connect directly:
- Visit Mandakyns.com/gallery/
- Sign up for her Newsletters to get her FREE Guides
- Join the Watercolor Metamorphosis Community on Discord
- Follow @Mandakyns on Social Media: Instagram and Pinterest