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9781844484522

A-Z of Flower Portraits An Illustrated Guide to Painting 40 Beautiful Flowers in Watercolour

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    9781844484522

  • ISBN10:

    1844484521

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2010-09-01
  • Publisher: Search Pr Ltd
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Summary

Capturing slender stems and fragile flower blossoms, this step-by-step resource updates traditional botanical paintings, adding an elegant, modern flair to flower portraiture. Each of the four project chapters offer insightful case studies, close-up details, and explanations of various styling techniques and finishing methods that give more than 30 flower portraits an organic feel, emphasizing their botanical nature. Arranged in alphabetical order, this comprehensive all-in-one guidebook includes tips for buying the best materials for successful results as well as basic brushstroke and surface techniquessuch as wet-into-wet, color blending, lifting out, layering glazes, and dry brushingthat build confidence and motivate aspiring artists.

Author Biography

Billy Showell is an artist and art instructor. She is the author of Watercolour Flower Portraits and Watercolour Fruit & Vegetable Portraits.

Table of Contents

A truly inspirational book by a well-known contemporary watercolour artist.
40 beautiful paintings accompanied by step-by-step instructions.
Includes sections on materials and equipment, techniques and composition.

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