Botanical Watercolours through the seasons

An All-Year-Round Guide to Painting Flowers and Plants

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

Immerse yourself in the art of botanical painting with 12 exquisite, step-by-step projects designed to capture the beauty of each season.This beautifully crafted guide introduces:Sandrine's ethical approach to materials, including sustainably sourced paper, cruelty-free brushes, and eco-friendly paints;A comprehensive overview of botanical painting tools, workspace setup, and foundational techniques for botanical watercolours;Colour theory insights specific to botanical subjects, including how to create realistic shadows without unnatural greys.Organised by season, each chapter offers unique techniques to bring life to seasonal plants, like delicate spring bulbs or vibrant winter berries, paired with Sandrine’s own inspiring botanical artwork.Step-by-step tutorials provide:Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options within each chapter;Seasonal inspirations like spring daffodils, summer sweet peas, autumn ginkgo leaves, and a stunning winter holly star composition.With a foreword by Tom Brown, Head Gardener at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation, this book invites readers to embrace the beauty of nature through painting, whether they follow it seasonally or focus on their favourite plants. Let this guide inspire your creative journey and deepen your connection to the natural world.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-07-15
Mått:216 x 280 x 17 mm
Vikt:1 014 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:176
Förlag:Search Press Ltd
ISBN:9781782219439

Utforska kategorier

Konsthistoria inom Kultur
Akvarell och pastellmålning inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Sandrine Maugy is an award-winning botanical artist, author and illustrator, fellow member of the Society of Botanical Artists, the Association of Illustrators, the Society of Authors and the Societé Française d’Illustration Botanique (SFIB). She exhibits her work internationally and writes articles for art magazines. Sandrine regularly teaches residential courses at the renowned West Dean College, and wrote the Botanical Illustration Diploma Course for London Art College. She runs an art blog, YouTube channel – Atelier Sandrine Maugy – and a Patreon site, for students all over the world. Her first book, Colours of Nature was published in 2013. Sandrine paints and writes from her studio and garden in Southampton, UK. Her painting style captures the pure, vibrant colours of nature and is infused with dramatic light, giving this traditional style a contemporary twist. Visit her website www.sandrinemaugy.com

Recensioner i media

Absolutely a mine of information for levels of botanical art.The ultimate botanical and watercolour book, if you’re looking to purchase a botanical book with lots of information, tips and practical advice then you will not be disappointed with this book by Sandrine Maugy.

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword 6, Introduction 8, My ethical studio 10, Working space 12, Painting from life 13, Drawing kit 14, Painting kit 16, Paints and pigments 18, Colour mixing theory 20, My palette 22, Tone 24, Technique 28Spring 32: Spring subjects and their palette 34, Anatomy of a daffodil 36, Level 1: Daffodil 38, Anatomy of an anemone 46, Level 2: Anemone 48, Anatomy of a tulip 56, Level 3: Tulip ‘Queen of Night’ 58Summer 66: Summer subjects and their palette 68, Anatomy of a sweet pea 70, Level 1: Sweet pea 72, Anatomy of a rose 82, Drawing a rose 84, Painting a rose 86, Level 2: Rosa 'Odyssey' 88, Anatomy of a sunflower 98, Level 3: Sunflower 100Autumn 108: Autumn subjects and their palette 110, Anatomy of a ginkgo biloba 112, Level 1: Ginkgo biloba 114, Anatomy of a pear 120, Level 2: Catillac pear 122, Anatomy of a hydrangea 128, Level 3: Hydrangea 130Winter 140: Winter subjects and their palette 142, Anatomy of a pansy 144, Level 1: Pansy ‘Midnight Glow’ 146, Anatomy of an echeveria 152, Level 2: Echeveria 154, Anatomy of holly 162, Level 3: Holly star 164 Conclusion 170, Paint conversion table 172, Glossary 174, Credits 175, Index 176.