The Kew Book of Painting Roses in Watercolour - Softcover

Waugh, Trevor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782216561 ISBN 13: 9781782216568

Publisher: Search Press, 2020

Synopsis

Roses have a special place in both art and culture across the world. Published in Association with Kew Gardens, this stunning book teaches you how to capture their character, colour and form in watercolour, and showcases both historical images from the Kew archives and the author's own extensive collection of inspiring paintings.

Guided by watercolour artist and rose enthusiast Trevor Waugh, this book begins with clear explanations of essential watercolour techniques followed by a short project that allows the reader to explore the nature of watercolour in a practical way. Particular emphasis is placed on mixing colours cleanly in order to reproduce the purity and variety of this much-loved family of flowers. This is followed by sections on how to gather reference material; how to compose your own paintings; and how to inject your paintings with colour and light. All are accompanied by three further step-by-step projects, each culminating in a stunning painting of your own. 

About this title

About the Author

Trevor Waugh is an internationally renowned and highly regarded British fine artist living in The Cotswolds, England. Working mainly in watercolour and oils, and occasionally in mixed media, his paintings can be found in many private and royal collections around the world. Trevor works in an impressionistic, loose artistic style that brings light and life to his chosen subjects.

Having studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, Trevor now runs successful painting workshops and holidays. Aside from his original artworks, Trevor Waugh's work is also known to a wide market through his greetings cards, prints and other merchandise.

From the Back Cover

Renowned artist Trevor Waugh explains everything you need to know in order to paint expressive roses in watercolour. He shares his secrets so you too can reproduce the purity, variety and beauty of this much-loved family of flowers.

Published in association with Kew Gardens, this beautiful book teaches you how to gather your ideas and build your skills before composing and creating your own stunning paintings. It also showcases images from Kew Gardens and its archives alongside the author's own collection of luminous, inspirational artworks.

• 4 step-by-step projects to follow
• Includes information on light, colour and composition
• Develop your own painting style.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782216561
• ISBN 13: 9781782216568
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128