The Watercolourist's A to Z of Trees & Foliage

The Watercolourist's A to Z of Trees & Foliage

Author: Adelene Fletcher

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844481248

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Trees have inspired artists for generations. This unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant specific information on how to paint a wonderful selection of the most popular species of trees. This book begins with a description of the materials vital to successful watercolour tree painting. The main part is an illustrated directory of twenty five trees, from Acer to Zelkova. Step-by-step sequences show how to paint each one in a fresh, lively style with all the essential details of shape and form beautifully captured. The author explores the overall shapes and masses of branches and leaves, outlines in full foliage, winter trees, branch and twig details, and presents stunning leaf and flower portraits shimmering with life. A source of inspiration, as well as a manual of techniques, this book is a must-have for every tree painter.


The Watercolourist's A to Z of Trees & Foliage

The Watercolourist's A to Z of Trees & Foliage

Author: Adelene Fletcher

Publisher: Bilimsel Eserler

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781903975732

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Trees have inspired artists for generations. This unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant specific information on how to paint a wonderful selection of the most popular species of trees. This book begins with a description of the materials vital to successful watercolour tree painting. The main part is an illustrated directory of twenty-five trees, from Acer to Zelkova. Step-by-step sequences show how to paint each one in a fresh, lively style with all the essential details of shape and form beautifully captured. The author explores the overall shapes and masses of branches and leaves, outlines in full foliage, winter trees, branch and twig details, and presents stunning leaf and flower portraits shimmering with life. A source of inspiration, as well as a manual of techniques, this book is a must-have for every tree painter. - The most popular trees are included - Contains fully illustrated step-by-step demonstrations - Trees are shown in different stages, from full foliage to winter outline


The Watercolorist's A to Z of Trees & Foliage

The Watercolorist's A to Z of Trees & Foliage

Author: Adelene Fletcher

Publisher: Northlight

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781581804249

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The real challenge to painting a captivating landscape is re-creating a tree's distinctive character and personality. Adelene Fletcher shows watercolorists of all skill levels how to do exactly that in this unique guide.The Watercolorist's A to Z of Trees and Foliage features easy-to-follow instructions for painting 25 of the most popular species of trees, including:American ElmBlack walnutOleanderPeach treeGolden weeping willowSugar mapleHorse chestnutReaders will also find concise instruction on everything from dry brushing and masking to negative painting and lifting out. This book walks artists through all the tips, tricks and techniques they'll need for more breathtaking landcapes!


Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour

Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour

Author: Billy Showell

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2016-03-18

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1781265186

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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.


A Revision of the Dulcamaroid Clade of Solanum L. (Solanaceae)

A Revision of the Dulcamaroid Clade of Solanum L. (Solanaceae)

Author: Sandra Knapp

Publisher: PenSoft Publishers LTD

Published: 2013-05-10

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 9546426849

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This volume is a monograph of the 47 species of the Dulcamaroid clade of the large and diverse genus Solanum. Species in the group occur in North, Central and South America, and in Europe and Asia. The group is most species-rich in Peru and Brazil, and three of the component species, Solanum laxum of Brazil, Solanum seaforthianum of the Caribbean and and Solanum crispum of Chile are cultivated in many parts of the world. All species are illustrated and a distribution map of each is provided. All names are typified and nomenclatural and bibliographic details for all typifications presented. One new species from Ecuador is described. The monograph is the first complete taxonomic treatment of these species since the worldwide monograph of Solanum done by the French botanist Michel-Felix Dunal in 1852.


New Botanical Painting

New Botanical Painting

Author: Harriet de Winton

Publisher: Ilex Press

Published: 2019-10-10

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 1781577528

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Award-winning artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to create contemporary watercolour artworks to treasure and share. Through more than 30 step-by-step projects, discover how to paint individual flowers and foliage, as well as beautiful botanical compositions. Use your new skills to make art for your wall, unique cards, invitations, or simply paint for pleasure.


Shakespeare Seen

Shakespeare Seen

Author: Stuart Sillars

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-12-20

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1107193249

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Shows how illustrated editions and paintings of the plays were originally produced and read as critical, social and political statements.


Vintage Prints

Vintage Prints

Author: E. Bell

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-03-04

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9781986193504

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This is the second volume of this book, and it features twenty beautiful vintage botanical prints of different cacti plants. Images have been retouched, while keeping their vintage feel. Single-sided printing so images can be taken out and used for framing and decor.