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Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781781269558
Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781844484522
Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings, Billy's compositions are given a more contemporary twist, combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book, 40 flower portraits are presented, arranged in alphabetical order, each one accompanied by small studies, details, step-by-step instructions and the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials and equipment needed and the main techniques used, including wet-into-wet, colour blending, lifting out, layering glazes, dry brushing and colour mixing, and at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition and discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint, or simply love flowers, this book will delight and inspire you.
Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-18
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781781265185
Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.
Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Fruit in art
ISBN : 1782210830
"First published in hardback in Great Britain 2009" -- Colophon.
Author : Jenna Rainey
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780399582226
Author of Everyday Watercolor and Instagram darling Jenna Rainey presents a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting botanicals from lilies to daffodils in a wide variety of styles. Artist Jenna Rainey shares easy-to-follow ways to paint a wide range of botanicals, all in her fresh, modern style that appeals to the next generation of watercolor artists and creatives, from beginners to hobbyists. With gorgeously illustrated instructions for both loose and realistic watercolor depictions of more than 25 flowers, leaves, and plants, organized by form and shape, Everyday Watercolor Flowers is every nature-lover's answer to capturing that beauty on paper.
Author : Hazel Soan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001-08-06
Category : Botanical illustration
ISBN : 0007121687
The aim of this book is to inspire amateur artists to create beautiful flower paintings in watercolour by developing their own style right from the start. With this in mind, the book contains plenty of instruction on essential watercolour techniques and methods, and includes the following key features: projects - practical projects, with a system of self-assessment to monitor progress; demonstrations - developing a painting step-by-step; exercises - additional exercises to put theory into practice; ideas - flowers with still life, in garden settings, close-up compositions, flowers in the landscape, flower portraits and studies; and inspiration - a wide selection of flower paintings to show different styles and techniques. The book features paintings by the author and a number of other well-known contemporary artists, including John Lidzey, Shirley Trevena and Ann Blockley. It adopts a workshop approach, with practical projects, exercises and step-by-step demos.
Author : Wendy Tait,Richard Bolton,Jackie Barrass,Ann Mortimer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781782217848
A comprehensive beginner's guide to the massively popular art of painting flowers in watercolor, including many techniques, styles and subjects. Be inspired to paint beautiful flowers in watercolor by the four respected artists featured in this comprehensive guide. Each artist has their own, individual style, and provides detailed instruction on the tools, materials and techniques they use, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects and numerous examples of their work to inspire you. Learn about painting wild flowers, including composition, sketching and painting backgrounds, and improve your flower portraits with Wendy Tait. There's a fascinating section on light in flower painting by Jackie Barrass, and an exploration of creative techniques with Richard Bolton. Finally, Ann Mortimer guides you through flowers in the landscape with four stunning projects. With 12 gorgeous projects in total to choose from, this highly practical book will provide all the instruction and inspiration you need to create amazing watercolour flower paintings in a range of styles. This book uses material previously published in the highly successful Step-by-Step Leisure Arts series and the Watercolour Tips and Techniques series.
Author : Anna Mason
Publisher : SearchPress+ORM
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781781263938
Learn to find inspiration, plan your approach, and create stunning watercolour paintings inspired by the natural world. Anna’s vibrant, detailed and uplifting watercolours have earned her worldwide recognition. In this, her second book, she goes beyond flowers to explore her inspirations from across the natural world, including fruit, birds and animals. The book gives you a very personal insight into Anna’s way of working; with clarity and warmth she will help you find inspiration, choose scale and composition, see things correctly and work with discipline and flow until you produce fabulous work of your own. Packed with advice and inspiring finished pieces, this gorgeous book guides the reader through Anna’s method of working with a variety of beautiful step-by-step projects and exercises. It is suitable for beginners or for more experienced artists looking to refine their style or try some new techniques. “This book is glorious in every sense, from the beautiful cover to the absolutely stunning paintings throughout the book, this is something to bring joy on the dullest of days. . . . This beautiful book is packed full of helpful advice, how to garden, how to photograph, and how to paint from those photographs, how to understand colour, form and texture.” —My Creative Notebook “This engaging guide to painting a wide variety of natural subjects is packed with information and inspiration. . . . This is an intriguing, enthralling and thoroughly enjoyable book.” —The SAA Catalogue
Author : Anna Mason
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781844488636
Anna Mason's exceptional floral artwork has won awards from the Royal Horticultural Society, International Artist magazine and seen her elected to the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists. In this book, she shares her innovative watercolour technique so that you can paint flowers in her clean, crisp style. The book covers every aspect of painting modern botanical-style portraits of flowers, from tips on gathering your reference to Anna's six stage watercolour process. There are instructions on setting up your studio and how to produce the detailed drawings. Each of the six step-by-step projects is accompanied by an outline drawing, tonal notes and useful colour swatches so that you can compare the tone and hue of your mixes to Anna's own. This all builds into a fantastic guide that will inspire and challenge the experienced watercolour artist, while drawing in and reassuring the complete beginner.
Author : Susan Harrison-Tustain
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1635619505
Paint brilliant floral watercolors with internationally acclaimed artist Susan Harrison-Tustain as she shares her unique approach to capturing the essence of natural settings. A must for those wishing to create art that resonates with beauty.
Author : Jenna Rainey
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780399579738
A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces. This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual creatives. From strokes to shapes, this book covers the basics and helps painters gain confidence in themselves along with inspiration to develop their own style over the course of 30 days. Featuring colorful contemporary art from Mon Voir design agency founder and Instagram trendsetter Jenna Rainey, this book's fresh perspective paints watercolor in a whole new light.
Author : Trevor Waugh
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781849946179
A fun and accessible guide to painting flowers in watercolour with step-by-step exercises. World-renowned artist Trevor Waugh reveals the secrets of painting flowers in watercolour in this fun, easy-to-follow book. Focusing on the techniques that matter the most, you'll be able to start producing better flower paintings in the space of an afternoon. The book includes expert guidance on all aspects of flower painting in watercolour, including the basic shapes and how to combine them, how to design the perfect composition and how to create subtle and evocative effects. The author shares tips on how to use colour to create realistic-looking flowers and foliage, his go-to basic palette and details on how to create beautiful, nuanced colour mixes. There is also a section on how to achieve real artistry in your work, using hard and soft edges, clever observation and different angles to perfect your work. Armed with this beautiful book, packed with breathtaking inspirational paintings and a selection of helpful step-by-step demonstration sequences, you'll become an expert flower painting in no time at all.
Author : Eunice Sun
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781454711056
Learn to paint gorgeous watercolor flowers, houseplants, and arrangements with this inspiring guide that includes 30 step-by-step tutorials. Filled with lessons and daily exercises, this fun introduction to watercolor teaches beginner artists how to create their own botanical-inspired paintings. It covers everything from selecting paper, paint, and brushes to choosing a palette, blending colors, and adding dimension and detail. Once you’ve mastered the essential techniques, you’ll learn to paint cacti, popular houseplants, and individual flowers, and see how to combine these components into more complex compositions, including frames, wreaths, and colorful bouquets. Step-by-step tutorials, along with artist Eunice Sun’s expressive artwork, provides all the guidance and inspiration you’ll need to render small motifs, decorate a card, paint a charming still life, and more.
Author : Trevor Waugh
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781782216568
Immerse yourself in the world of roses, learning to produce your own watercolour painting that radiate light and purity. Published in association with the internationally-renowned Kew Gardens and written by noted watercolour artist Trevor Waugh. The rose has a special place in both art and culture across the world. Published in Association with Kew Gardens, this stunning book teaches you how to paint a selection of roses in watercolour; and showcases both historical images from the Kew archives and the author's own extensive collection of inspiring rose paintings. Guided by watercolour artist and rose enthusiast Trevor Waugh, this book begins with approachable exercises that explain the essential watercolour techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on mixing colours cleanly, in order to reproduce the purity, variety and beauty of this much-loved family of flowers in sumptuous watercolour. This information leads into how to gather reference and compose your own paintings; which is then demonstrations through inspiring step-by-step projects.
Author : Wendy Tait,Jackie Barrass,Richard Bolton,Ann Mortimer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Flowers in art
ISBN : 1844487369
Be inspired in your flower painting with the beautiful, individual styles of four respected watercolour artists in this comprehensive guide. This title includes information on the materials you will need, instruction on vital wash and softening techniques, and many step-by-step flower projects for you to follow. This book is packed with fantastic guidelines on composition, colour mixing and more advanced techniques.