Learn to Paint Step by Step: Florals and Botanicals (How to Draw and Paint Series: Watercolor)

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Learn to paint sunflowers, water lilies, roses, and more!

 

In this gorgeous 32-page project book, four accomplished watercolorists show aspiring artists how to paint a range of florals and botanicals––from delicate orchids to bold birds of paradise. Beginning with the basics, the detailed lessons demonstrate how to portray three-dimensional forms and create compelling designs. Each project features fundamental techniques, such as using washes, glazing, and painting wet ...

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Overview

Learn to paint sunflowers, water lilies, roses, and more!

 

In this gorgeous 32-page project book, four accomplished watercolorists show aspiring artists how to paint a range of florals and botanicals––from delicate orchids to bold birds of paradise. Beginning with the basics, the detailed lessons demonstrate how to portray three-dimensional forms and create compelling designs. Each project features fundamental techniques, such as using washes, glazing, and painting wet into wet. The authors also share helpful tips on revealing luminous colors in white, creating dynamic lights and shadows, and zooming in on a subject for dramatic effect. With vibrant, full-color illustrations and simple instructions, this essential how-to-paint book will inspire artists to begin capturing their favorite floral scenes in watercolor.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781600581205
  • Publisher: Rockport Publishers
  • Publication date: 6/15/2008
  • Series: How to Draw and Paint Series: Watercolor
  • Pages: 32
  • Sales rank: 638,280
  • Product dimensions: 10.00 (w) x 13.50 (h) x 0.20 (d)

Meet the Author

An award-winning artist, Barbara Fudurich has had her work juried into many shows, such as the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, the annual Echoes and Visions, and the Orange County Artist Showcase. An advocate of painting on location, Barbara has traveled from her home in Southern California to the Southwest, Hawaii, and Europe.

Joan Hanson's passion for art and love of both nature and color are evident in her beautiful paintings of florals, landscapes, and wildlife. Through her company, Creative Art and Design Studio, Joan teaches art classes and workshops, gives painting demonstrations for art groups, and juries art shows.

Caroline Linscott began painting in watercolor in 1989. She teaches watercolor painting to children and adults and is very active on local art councils and in the arts community. She also served as president of Women Artists of the West for three years.

Geri Medway regularly exhibits at art festivals in Southern California, and her paintings are included in private and corporate art collections. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and a juried associate member of Watercolor West.

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