Botanical Watercolours Through the Seasons
Author : Sandrine Maugy
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,16 MB
Release : 2022
Category :
ISBN : 9781781269374
Author : Sandrine Maugy
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,16 MB
Release : 2022
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ISBN : 9781781269374
Author : Siriol Sherlock
Publisher : Batsford
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 32,38 MB
Release : 2007-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780713490527
"Packed with inspirational ideas and valuable tips, award-winning artist Siriol Sherlock breathes new life into the genre of botanical painting." – Leisure Painter The 2005 winner of the Artists Choice Award – now in paperback - reveals the secrets behind her stunning and luminous plant portraits. Using simple techniques that produce breathtaking results, and packed with inspirational ideas for botanical artists.
Author : Sandrine Maugy
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 21,58 MB
Release : 2021-05-24
Category :
ISBN : 9780719831492
Colors of Nature is the perfect companion for anyone who is puzzled by the seemingly unpredictable behavior of the paints on their palette, as well as those who would like their watercolor paintings to look fresher and livelier. In this new paperback edition, the author has tested more than 150 artists' watercolor paints from six manufacturers, and the results of this exhaustive testing are included here, along with recommendations for the best colors in the palette sections at the end of each chapter. This beautifully illustrated book guides the reader through a world of colors and exquisite flowers and fruit, explaining simple concepts and more advanced color-mixing theory while exploring the serendipity and beauty of wet-in-wet watercolor painting.
Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 10,7 MB
Release : 2016-03-18
Category : 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.
Author : Jackie Isard
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,74 MB
Release : 2021-03-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 1785008293
Colour mixing is a key skill for the botanical artist. In this practical guide, Jackie Isard explains how to observe and use colour accurately. She shows artists how to make informed choices when selecting pigments, as well as how to learn about colour mixing and its application. Detailed instruction and advice are given on understanding colour and pigments. The author explains how to 'see' colour and tricky mixes, from greens and reds to the difficult botanical greys. Includes advanced colour application techniques - colour enhancement, shadow colours and colour temperature transition. Finally, step-by-step guides illustrate how to paint with layers, how to use underlaying colours to enhance, and colour and fine detailing.
Author : Mary Ann Scott
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 13,31 MB
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 1849943028
This is the story of one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist, told through the sketchbooks and paintings she produced for the Distance Learning Diploma Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists. Packed with advice and tips, this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to anyone wanting to embark on life as a botanical artist. This book is both a showcase of Mary Ann Scott's work and a record of her achievements, including first-hand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced as she progressed. It contains work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Along the way are delicate floral compositions, juicy fruit and vegetables, botanical dissections, and her adventures out in the field. Margaret Stevens's comments on each assignments are also included, giving an insight into the assessment process and an all-round view of Mary Ann's successes and (very rare) failures. The book ends with a glorious selection of Mary Ann's ongoing work as a botanical artist.
Author : Shirley Sherwood
Publisher : George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 24,5 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780297822707
Presents a collection of botanical paintings along with descriptions of the artists' techniques and backgrounds.
Author : Cora B. Marcus
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,30 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780764329050
Gain insight to the current world of Botanical Art and see the work of 65 top artists from throughout America. Gorgeous flowers, leaves, plants, roots, and vegetables have been beautifully drawn and painted and are displayed here. See 220 colorful images that bring modern techniques and a contemporary eye to this venerable tradition. Artwork values, artists' backgrounds, and contact information are included. Today's gardeners, nature lovers, graphic designers, collectors, and decorators will find much to absorb and enjoy. Let these images inspire your imagination and become a patron of this cherished and enduring art.
Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,59 MB
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 1782219617
NEW IN PAPERBACK Billy Showell's exquisite and technically brilliant watercolour flower portraits are beautifully presented in this highly informative, lavishly illustrated book. Packed with information on drawing and painting techniques, colour mixing and composition, it is an invaluable source of ideas and inspiration for anyone who wants to develop their flower painting skills, whether or not they have any previous experience.
Author : Leigh Ann Gale
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 719 pages
File Size : 22,92 MB
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 1785009400
This beautiful book explores the world of colour in the plant kingdom and introduces the artist to effective practical methods of using colour in botanical painting. It focusses on the relevance of making accurate observations of colour in botanical specimens and recognizing the value and importance of using colour theory to achieve successful results. With over 500 images, this elaborately-illustrated guide uses the author's finished artwork, diagrams, and step-by-step tutorials to explain the important role of colour in this compelling genre. This book is a must for all aspiring botanical artists, illustrators and students.