Botanical Painting with Watercolour
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Art Technique, Water Colour, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Painting
| Author: | Daphne Hicks | ISBN: | 9781847978011 |
| Publisher: | Crowood | Publication: | September 30, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Crowood | Language: | English |
| Author: | Daphne Hicks |
| ISBN: | 9781847978011 |
| Publisher: | Crowood |
| Publication: | September 30, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Crowood |
| Language: | English |
The characteristics of watercolour naturally complement botanical art and this beautiful book shows you how to make the most of this versatile medium. It starts by guiding you through the complexities of painting flowers, with advice on materials and colour mixing, using colour to achieve translucency and clarity, building confidence with step-by-step examples and the importance of observation and botanical accuracy. It then creates detailed and beautiful compositions for the more experienced botanical artist. This new book has ideas and tips on composition and how to include animal life and is structured by season to include a range of flowers and plants. Beautifully illustrated with 186 colour illustrations.
The characteristics of watercolour naturally complement botanical art and this beautiful book shows you how to make the most of this versatile medium. It starts by guiding you through the complexities of painting flowers, with advice on materials and colour mixing, using colour to achieve translucency and clarity, building confidence with step-by-step examples and the importance of observation and botanical accuracy. It then creates detailed and beautiful compositions for the more experienced botanical artist. This new book has ideas and tips on composition and how to include animal life and is structured by season to include a range of flowers and plants. Beautifully illustrated with 186 colour illustrations.
