Author : Sara Boccaccini Meadows
Publisher : Race Point Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 13,62 MB
Release : 2018-07-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 0760360588
Learn to create precious watercolor paintings that you can paint and frame in just one day. Paint and Frame: Botanical Watercolor features 20 charming modern watercolor projects including florals, nature scenes, and more. With step-by-step instructions, you can try your hand at these “mini” projects. Paint and Frame: Botanical Watercolor comes with an instruction book and 20 step-by-step watercolor projects to try.
Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 31,11 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 : Margaret Stevens
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,30 MB
Release : 2005-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 0060819073
This is an instructional guide to the art of botanical illustrations, published in association with The Society of Botanical Artists and featuring step-by-step work by members of the society.
Author : Harriet de Winton
Publisher : Ilex Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 31,74 MB
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 1781577528
Award-winning artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to create contemporary watercolour artworks to treasure and share. Through more than 30 step-by-step projects, discover how to paint individual flowers and foliage, as well as beautiful botanical compositions. Use your new skills to make art for your wall, unique cards, invitations, or simply paint for pleasure.
Author : Nikki Strange
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 42,48 MB
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 1683357515
Welcome to the jungle! Make your own collection of botanical watercolor artworks—from an out-of-this-world looking begonia to a cute spiky cactus. Once upon a time, a vase of beautifully arranged flowers was the perfect subject for a watercolor still life. Today, indoor house plants reign supreme and palms have replaced peonies as the botanical of choice for artists. With clear step-by-step instructions, illustrator and plant lover Nikki Strange shows you how to paint a range of lush, leafy plants. Learn fundamental watercolor techniques as you recreate the glossy leaves of a monstera. Master the art of mixing delicate hues by painting different succulents. Duplicate the intricate leaves of a fern with a variety of brushes. The instruction book is printed with light guidelines for each project. With Nikki’s beautiful artwork to follow and photos of dreamy interiors to inspire your decorating, this book has everything you need to add a botanical touch to your space.
Author : Sarah Simon
Publisher : Blue Star Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 17,1 MB
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 1950968308
Unwind and get creative as you learn all about watercolor painting--one of the fastest-growing activities for everyday adults who are looking for a hobby to easily relax and relieve stress! Modern Watercolor Botanicals is a comprehensive guide for all skill levels--beginner to advanced--that teaches everything you need to know about watercolor using easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions. Learn how to paint and advance your skills using pieces of beautiful, traceable artwork, including detailed wildflowers, shade tropical leaves, eucalyptus wreaths, and more. Lessons in Modern Watercolor Botanicals include: • Instructions for every skill level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced • Easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions • Each lesson builds upon skills learned in the previous lessons • 15 pieces of traceable artwork to paint, no drawing experience required! • Lessons that promote focus and mindfulness and help you reduce stress through the enjoyment of the artistic process • All you need to know to create frame-worthy masterpieces and thoughtful gifts • Prompts, challenges, and ideas to take your creativity to the next level Author Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), a Seattle-based artist who leads sold-out watercolor workshops across the U.S., shares everything she teaches her students in this book. She also answers some of the most common questions from watercolor artists at all levels: • What tools do I need? • How do I mix interesting colors? • How do I create shape, movement, and definition in my piece? • How do I find my own creative style? Delve into Modern Watercolor Botanicals to develop your skills and form your own unique artistic approach to the world of modern watercolor!
Author : Adams Media
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 32,47 MB
Release : 2015-01-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1440585660
Contains material adapted and abridged from The art of nature coloring book. Avon, Mass.: Adams Media, 2013.
Author : Shirley Sherwood
Publisher : George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 30,85 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780297822707
Presents a collection of botanical paintings along with descriptions of the artists' techniques and backgrounds.
Author : Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 28,43 MB
Release : 2021-04-25
Category :
ISBN :
This book is packed with beautiful colorful images and the story of how my 100 Day Project evolved. Read it, cut it up, pull out pages to frame on your wall. This is a fun book to add to your collection!The 100 Day Project is an annual online challenge that thousands of people participate in through instagram. The idea is simple: pick an action and repeat that action every day for 100 days. It can be simple or ambitious; artistic or not. The hope is that you will learn and grow from the repeated action day after day.The artwork in this book is the result of my 2021 100 Day Project: 100 Days of Art Botanical.
Author : Carolyn Jenkins
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,37 MB
Release : 2022-03-10
Category : Art
ISBN : 1849947848
Renowned botanical artist and professional gardener, Carolyn Jenkins combines her love of art and gardening to create stunning compositions (often very different from traditional botanical painting) with vibrant colours that leap from the page. The first part of this book – Botanical: Grow – explores time well-spent in the garden and covers much of the traditional details of botanical painting, from observation to capturing light, colour and texture. The second part – Contemporary: Paint – explores how Carolyn works with photography, using the computer to help with crop and composition, achieving maximum impact and creating luminous paintings that shine from the page. Her stunning illustrations are full of vibrant colour, and her larger-than-life artworks have gained an enthusiastic following on Instagram. This practical guide contains all the techniques and practice you need to create beautiful botanical art, plus step-by-step photography, crop, composition and photoshop demonstrations, to bring luminous colours, textures and impact to your own work.
