Watercolour Flower Portraits
Title | Watercolour Flower Portraits PDF eBook |
Author | Billy Showell |
Publisher | Search Press Limited |
Total Pages | |
Release | 1900 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 1781269556 |
A-Z of Flower Portraits
Title | A-Z of Flower Portraits PDF eBook |
Author | Billy Showell |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010-09-01 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1844484521 |
Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings, Billy's compositions are given a more contemporary twist, combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book, 40 flower portraits are presented, arranged in alphabetical order, each one accompanied by small studies, details, step-by-step instructions and the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials and equipment needed and the main techniques used, including wet-into-wet, colour blending, lifting out, layering glazes, dry brushing and colour mixing, and at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition and discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint, or simply love flowers, this book will delight and inspire you.
Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour
Title | Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour PDF eBook |
Author | Billy Showell |
Publisher | Search Press Limited |
Total Pages | 192 |
Release | 2016-03-18 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1781265186 |
Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.
Watercolour Fruit & Vegetable Portraits
Title | Watercolour Fruit & Vegetable Portraits PDF eBook |
Author | Billy Showell |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Fruit in art |
ISBN | 9781782210832 |
"First published in hardback in Great Britain 2009" -- Colophon.
Watercolour Flower Painting Workshop
Title | Watercolour Flower Painting Workshop PDF eBook |
Author | Hazel Soan |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 128 |
Release | 2001-08-06 |
Genre | Botanical illustration |
ISBN | 9780007121687 |
The aim of this book is to inspire amateur artists to create beautiful flower paintings in watercolour by developing their own style right from the start. With this in mind, the book contains plenty of instruction on essential watercolour techniques and methods, and includes the following key features: projects - practical projects, with a system of self-assessment to monitor progress; demonstrations - developing a painting step-by-step; exercises - additional exercises to put theory into practice; ideas - flowers with still life, in garden settings, close-up compositions, flowers in the landscape, flower portraits and studies; and inspiration - a wide selection of flower paintings to show different styles and techniques. The book features paintings by the author and a number of other well-known contemporary artists, including John Lidzey, Shirley Trevena and Ann Blockley. It adopts a workshop approach, with practical projects, exercises and step-by-step demos.
Everyday Watercolor Flowers
Title | Everyday Watercolor Flowers PDF eBook |
Author | Jenna Rainey |
Publisher | Watson-Guptill |
Total Pages | 192 |
Release | 2019-06-11 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0399582223 |
Author of Everyday Watercolor and Instagram darling Jenna Rainey presents a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting botanicals from lilies to daffodils in a wide variety of styles. Artist Jenna Rainey shares easy-to-follow ways to paint a wide range of botanicals, all in her fresh, modern style that appeals to the next generation of watercolor artists and creatives, from beginners to hobbyists. With gorgeously illustrated instructions for both loose and realistic watercolor depictions of more than 25 flowers, leaves, and plants, organized by form and shape, Everyday Watercolor Flowers is every nature-lover's answer to capturing that beauty on paper.
Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor
Title | Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Harrison-Tustain |
Publisher | Echo Point Books & Media |
Total Pages | 130 |
Release | 2021-05-07 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781635619508 |
Paint brilliant floral watercolors with internationally acclaimed artist Susan Harrison-Tustain as she shares her unique approach to capturing the essence of natural settings. A must for those wishing to create art that resonates with beauty.