Painting Fresh Florals in Watercolor

by Pech, Arleta

• ISBN13: 9781581803907
• ISBN10: 1581803907
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-12-01
• Publisher: North Light Books

Summary

For more than 28 years, Arleta Pech has been dazzling the art world with her strikingly realistic watercolor compositions. Now artists can learn to utilize her trademark techniques by following this guide's complete demonstrations for painting irises, magnolias, roses, peonies, apple blossoms, tulips-even delicate china and lacework. Starting with the basics, beginners can learn to successfully render transparent petals, luminous colors and a variety of delicate floral shapes. In addition, readers will learn: bull; Eight step-by-step demonstrations of luxuriant, finished paintings bull; Glazing techniques for building depth of color and three-dimensional form bull; Tips on how to find inspiration, develop a composition, create theme and paint backgrounds. Arleta Pech is a renowned artist and teacher who has taught dozens of workshops at the Scottsdale Artists School, among others. She lives in Arvada, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
Materials You'll Need and How to Set up and Draw Your Still Life	p. 10
Techniques to Use for the Results You Want	p. 24
Painting Flowers, China and Lace	p. 52
Put It All Together: Step-by-Step Demonstrations	p. 88
Painting Tips and Solutions	p. 114
Gallery	p. 118
Conclusion	p. 124
Index	p. 126
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