A-Z of Flower Portraits

A-Z of Flower Portraits

Author: Billy Showell

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1844484521

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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.


Painting Flowers in Watercolour

Painting Flowers in Watercolour

Author: Coral Guest

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780713651614

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Adopting a naturalistic approach to painting, the artist Coral G. Guest talks in this book about how best to achieve not only the colours but also the textures and shadings that are so important in painting flowers. She chooses a wide variety of plants to illustrate this step-by-step guide.


Everyday Watercolor

Everyday Watercolor

Author: Jenna Rainey

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0399579737

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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.


Everyday Watercolor Flowers

Everyday Watercolor Flowers

Author: Jenna Rainey

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2019-06-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0399582215

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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.


Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor

Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor

Author: Susan Harrison-Tustain

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media

Published: 2021-05-07

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781635619508

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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.


Watercolour Flower Portraits

Watercolour Flower Portraits

Author: Billy Showell

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782219617

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NEW IN PAPERBACK Billy Showell's exquisite and technically brilliant watercolour flower portraits are beautifully presented in this highly informative, lavishly illustrated book. Packed with information on drawing and painting techniques, colour mixing and composition, it is an invaluable source of ideas and inspiration for anyone who wants to develop their flower painting skills, whether or not they have any previous experience.


Painting Flowers with Impact in Watercolor

Painting Flowers with Impact in Watercolor

Author: Julie Collins

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2005-04-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780715317891

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A practical guide to flower painting offers insight into the techniques utilized by the author, discussing such topics as materials, color mixing, and the creative process, in a volume that features step-by-step demonstrations and a gallery of one hundred finished works. Original.


Jean Haines' Atmospheric Flowers in Watercolour

Jean Haines' Atmospheric Flowers in Watercolour

Author: Jean Haines

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2018-05-22

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1781266379

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This is an extraordinary book.' Review of Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours in The Artist Magazine'It simply dazzles on the page and makes you want to grab your brushes and get going straight away.' Review of Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours in The Leisure PainterJean Haines is arguably one of the world's most accomplished and inspirational artists, and in this, her fifth book, she explores one of her most beloved subjects - flowers. Taking inspiration from her own beautiful garden in the English countryside where she lives, Jean takes you on an artistic journey that not only teaches you how to create gorgeous paintings, but also shares with you the joy to be gained from the simple act of painting flowers.In this beautiful book, Jean explains with passion and enthusiasm how to loosen up your painting style and include just enough detail in your paintings to portray the essence of flowers, bringing them to life on the paper and infusing them with vibrancy and energy. She shares unreservedly the materials and techniques she uses, provides a wealth of expert tips and advice, and guides you step-by-step through numerous studies and projects. Throughout the book there are many glorious examples of Jean's paintings of a dazzling variety of flowers, providing an abundance of inspiration for artists of all abilities.Jean uses Daniel Smith materials in this book but other materials can be used to achieve similar results.