Overview

From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint, in a crisp and natural style, over 50 of the most popular species of flower. Includes step-by-step photographs, details, and instructions on capturing the individual essence of the flower, together with comprehensive information on the appropriate techniques and colour mixes to use. Glorious full-colour photographs of the finished watercolour show the depth and variety of the plant portraits, from the exquisitely executed passion flower to the bold luminosity of the oriental poppy. This book teaches the essential skills of creating realistic structure and form by close observation of the pattern of light and shade on petals and foliage.

Full Product Details

9781844481255

Table of Contents

Reviews

Feb 06 Each page is dedicated to a different flower in this book, one page for the painting of the flower and the other page for the instructions on how to paint the flower. This is a great help if you have never painted flowers before as it even lists the colours you need to use. If you have been wondering how to accomplish a painting of that elusive flower, this is the book for you covering over 50 popular flowers. A stunning book which helps through all the tough aspects of painting flowers. Read this and you will soon be able to capture the fragility of each and every flower with ease. * minigallery.co.uk *

Feb 06 Each page is dedicated to a different flower in this book, one page for the painting of the flower and the other page for the instructions on how to paint the flower. This is a great help if you have never painted flowers before as it even lists the colours you need to use. If you have been wondering how to accomplish a painting of that elusive flower, this is the book for you covering over 50 popular flowers. A stunning book which helps through all the tough aspects of painting flowers. Read this and you will soon be able to capture the fragility of each and every flower with ease. minigallery.co.uk

Author Information

Adelene Fletcher trained as a textile designer at the Manchester College of Art before moving to London to pursue watercolour painting. She has exhibited at a number of venues, including the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and the Royal Watercolour Society annual exhibitions. She also teaches watercolour painting and has been running adult art courses for over twenty years.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available