Anyone Can Paint Watercolour Flowers

6 Easy Step-by-Step Projects to Get You Started

AvJulie King

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

This inspiring book has been reimagined as part of the accessible Anyone Can Paint series. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced artist you will be amazed at how quickly you can produce beautiful paintings following the clear, straightforward written and visual steps. The outlines for each of the six projects appear at the end of the book for you to trace, transfer and customize so you can start to paint impressive floral compositions straight away.Written by professional artist and tutor Julie King, this guide features a short but inclusive ‘what you need’ section, enabling you to gather together the paints, brushes, and basic equipment required before you start painting. Additionally, the book provides some brief guidance on general techniques, such as how to hold the brush, how to add water to your paint, and how to mix your colours to achieve the perfect petal hue.The six stunning step-by-step projects that follow build in difficulty as you work through the book, introducing new techniques as they are used and incorporating numerous handy hints and tips from the author to help you progress on your painting journey.Previously published as The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Flowers (9781782216261).

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-01-05
Mått:216 x 280 x 8 mm
Vikt:460 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Anyone Can Paint
Antal sidor:104
Förlag:Search Press Ltd
ISBN:9781800921511

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Mer om författaren

Julie lives in Kent, UK. She was brought up in Cambridgeshire, and pursued a Foundation in Art, followed by a degree in Printed Textile design. She then went on to design household textiles, wallpapers and prints for ceramics inspired by her love of flowers.Following a Certificate in Education, Julie began teaching and inspiring adults to paint in watercolour, not only to share her painting skills but for the benefits of well-being and good health. Teaching venues include gardens, galleries and cruise liners. Julie exhibited at Watts Gallery in Surrey whilst serving as Artist-in-Residence.Her awards have included the Society of Botanical Artists' Certificate of Botanical Merit for a freestyle interpretation of an iris and the Elizabeth Smail Memorial Award for Colour and Composition while exhibiting at Florum in Kent.Julie is a regular contributor to Leisure Painter magazine, and has written a number of art books, which have sold over 46,500 copies to date.

Recensioner i media

Previously published as The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Flowers, Anyone Can Paint Watercolour Flowers by Julie King features six easy step-by-step projects to get you started painting flowers in watercolour, plus information about the materials and equipment you will need and guidance on general techniques. The six projects build in difficulty as you work through the book and your confidence and skills grow. The book includes outlines for each of the six projects for you to trace and transfer so that you can start painting right away.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionHow to use this bookWhat you needGeneral techniquesPreparing your paintLoading the brush and applying the paintCleaning your brushes and paletteColour relationshipsHow to prepare a colour mix in your paletteHow to mix colours on the paperUseful mixesHow to frame and display your workThe ProjectsTulipsWet-on-dry – flat washWet-in-wet – creating formPainting fine linesHibiscusGradated washes – fading outGlazingStipplingDay Lily and RudbeckiaVibrant shades – letting colours mix on the paperWet-in-wet stipplingPress and sweepClematisVariegated washLifting outNegative paintingSweet PeaShapingVignette backgroundSharp highlightsWhite RoseShadows on whiteAdding salt to create textureFoliage – positive and negativeThe outlinesIndex