Description
Book SynopsisFlowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour?
Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists – or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects. A range of flowers are included, from hydrangeas to camellias to hellebores.
Fiona's clear, down-to-earth and friendly instructions encourage the reader to try different styles, while the 21 full-size, traceable outlines included mean that even those who don't wish to draw can get started quickly and simply, following the instructions provided.
In the best-selling Absolute Beginner series, this book is suitable for absolutely anyone who wants to take their painting skills further and become an accomplished flower artist.
Trade ReviewPart of the Absolute Beginners series, Watercolour Flowers for the Absolute Beginner by Fiona Peart provides a complete course in learning to paint flowers in watercolour. Simple step-by-step exercises take you from basic marks and shapes to more complex projects, with a host of flowers to paint from hydrangeas and camellias to hellebores. Twenty-one full-size traceable outlines are included so you can get started with your watercolour straight away.
* Leisure Painter, June 2023 *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 6
Materials 8
Getting started 14
Greeting card – step–by–step 24, Daffodils in Spotty Mug – step–by–step 34
Colour and tone 38
Sweet Mock Orange – step–by–step 54
More ideas and techniques 62
Majestic Magnolia – step–by–step 72
Finding your own way 82
Camellias – step–by–step 96
Creating movement 106
Blue Hydrangea – step–by–step 118
Index 144
