Flower Painting Through the Seasons
Flower Painting Through the Seasons

Author: Ann Blockley

Publisher: Collins

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780007156184

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This title provides a year-long course in watercolour flower painting. It contains both step-by-step demonstrations and more challenging projects. The book is divided into monthly chapters, revealing that the quieter seasons of autumn and winter offer just as many flower painting possibilities as the busy spring and summer months. Each chapter offers one full step-by-step demonstration plus several projects - some simple, some more ambitious - relevant to the time of year.

Flower Painting Through the Seasons
Flower Painting Through the Seasons

Author: Ann Blockley

Publisher: HarperCollins (UK)

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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Provides instructions for painting watercolors of flowers, seeds, fruits, leaves, and other plant materials during every stage of the year, and suggests projects of varying degrees of difficulty as painters gain experience.

Flower Fairies of the Seasons
Flower Fairies of the Seasons

Author: Cicely Mary Barker

Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books

Published: 1984

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780911745481

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Illustrations depict fairy folk among the seasonal flowers described in the accompanying poems.

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.

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: 100

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.

Watercolour Flower Painting Workshop
Watercolour Flower Painting Workshop

Author: Hazel Soan

Publisher:

Published: 2001-08-06

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780007121687

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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.

Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours
Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours

Author: Jean Haines

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2012-05-15

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1781263167

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Jean Haines' enthusiasm for watercolours burst through every page of this inspirational book that will guide you, step by step, to creating beautiful and unique paintings of your own, whatever your ability. Accomplished artist Jean Haines shares her passion for watercolours in this wonderfully practical book. Known for her exciting techniques and love of colour, Jean takes you on an inspirational painting journey on which you'll encounter, amongst other things, magical watercolour flow, glorious washes, sunbursts, and a magnificent 'hotting it up' finale. With her simple exercises, clear advice and easy-to-follow projects, Jean pushes the boundaries and will alter the way you think about watercolours and painting for ever. With a selection of popular subjects, including animals, landscapes, buildings, flowers and people, there is something for everyone here, whatever their artistic ability.

Drawing & Painting Flowers
Drawing & Painting Flowers

Author: Jill Winch

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2021-10-20

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 1398810061

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Learn how to capture the beauty of nature in pencil, pen and watercolour with this inspiring guide from award-winning botanical artist Jill Winch. The first half of the book shows you how to capture the shape, form and texture of a wide range of flowers and their leaves in pencil and in pen and wash. The second part shows how to work in watercolour, the medium of choice for most botanical artists, to create exquisite colour artworks. Drawing and Painting Flowers is packed with examples and exercises across the full floral range, from simple structures, such as tulips, to more complex configurations, such as sunflowers, and compositions involving groups of flowers. It also gives advice on practical considerations such as how best to position flowers when drawing or painting, how to prevent them wilting and how to use a microscope to understand their structure.

New Botanical Painting
New Botanical Painting

Author: Harriet de Winton

Publisher: Ilex Press

Published: 2019-10-10

Total Pages: 355

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.