Description
| Product ID: | 9781782216483 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Kew: The Watercolour Flower Painter's A to Z |
| Subtitle: | An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 50 Popular Flowers |
| Authors: | Author: Adelene Fletcher |
| Page Count: | 128 |
| Subjects: | Paintings and painting in watercolours or pastels, Watercolours, Painting, drawing and art manuals, Painting & art manuals |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist''s guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint, in a crisp and natural style, over 50 of the most popular species of flower. Includes step-by-step photographs, details, and instructions on capturing the individual essence of the flower, together with comprehensive information on the appropriate techniques and colour mixes to use. Glorious full-colour photographs of the finished watercolour show the depth and variety of the plant portraits, from the exquisitely executed passion flower to the bold luminosity of the oriental poppy. This book teaches the essential skills of creating realistic structure and form by close observation of the pattern of light and shade on petals and foliage. A brand new edition of the bestselling book, endorsed by the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew, by renowned watercolour artist Adelene Fletcher. From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint over 50 of the most popular species of flower in a crisp and natural style. Adelene teaches you the essential skills of creating a realistic structure and form of a flower by close observation of the pattern of light and shade on petals and foliage. Included are step-by-step photographs, details, and instructions on capturing the individual essence of the flower, together with comprehensive information on the appropriate techniques and colour mixes to use. Glorious full-colour photographs of the finished watercolour show the depth and variety of the plant portraits, from the exquisitely executed passion flower to the bold luminosity of the oriental poppy. Finally, a handy colour key is included for every flower, helping you prepare your palette before delving into your floral portait. If you have never painted flowers before, or have always wanted to capture that specific species on canvas that you've never managed to grow in your own garden, this is the book for you. |
| Imprint Name: | Search Press Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Search Press Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-05-29 |
