Learn to paint stunningly realistic botanical watercolour flowers with award-winning artist Anna Mason. 'A fantastic guide that will inspire and challenge the experienced watercolour artist, while also drawing in and reassuring the complete beginner.' My WeeklyAnna's popular style and trusted techniques have inspired and delighted aspiring artists in over 100 countries worldwide. Covering every aspect of painting modern botanical-style flower portraits, Anna guides you step by step through her six-stage watercolour process. Each of the six stunning projects is accompanied by an outline drawing, tonal notes and useful colour swatches so that you can compare the tone and hue of your mixes to Anna's own.Inside, you’ll find:How to get started, from setting up your workspace to drawing your projects;How to work with watercolour to achieve the right tones, hues and colour mixes;How to hold your brush, apply paint and other useful brush techniques;How to paint watercolour flowers in Anna’s signature 6-stage process;6 step-by-step flower portraits including clematis, violets, tulips and more!Anna Mason’s exceptional botanical artwork has won awards from the Royal Horticultural Society, International Artist magazine, and earned her a spot in the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists. This is the paperback edition of the best-selling hardback original, which sold over 25,000 copies.
