Full Description
Flowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour?
Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists - or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects. A range of flowers are included, from hydrangeas to camellias to hellebores.
Fiona's clear, down-to-earth and friendly instructions encourage the reader to try different styles, while the 21 full-size, traceable outlines included mean that even those who don't wish to draw can get started quickly and simply, following the instructions provided.
In the best-selling Absolute Beginner series, this book is suitable for absolutely anyone who wants to take their painting skills further and become an accomplished flower artist.
Contents
Introduction 6
Materials 8
Getting started 14
Greeting card - step-by-step 24, Daffodils in Spotty Mug - step-by-step 34
Colour and tone 38
Sweet Mock Orange - step-by-step 54
More ideas and techniques 62
Majestic Magnolia - step-by-step 72
Finding your own way 82
Camellias - step-by-step 96
Creating movement 106
Blue Hydrangea - step-by-step 118
Index 144
