Kew: The Watercolour Flower Painter's A to Z: An illustrated directory of techniques for painting 50 popular flowers - Softcover

Fletcher, Adelene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782216480 ISBN 13: 9781782216483

Publisher: Search Press, 2018

Synopsis

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.

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Review:

The rewards will not only include a wealth of lovely paintings and new skills but also the knowledge that buying this book has helped Kew Gardens important work including their Seed Bank. A good book for anybody who wants to learn how to paint flowers in watercolor. --Myshelf.com

About the Author:

Adelene Fletcher trained as a textile designer at the Manchester College of Art before moving to London to pursue watercolour painting. She has exhibited at a number of venues, including the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and the Royal Watercolour Society annual exhibitions. She also teaches watercolour painting and has been running adult art courses for over twenty years.

About this edition

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1782216480
• ISBN 13: 9781782216483
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128