Botanical Watercolours Through The Seasons

Author : Sandrine Maugy
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1782219439
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Botanical Watercolours through the Seasons written by Sandrine Maugy and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey through the seasons with 12 stunning step-by-step botanical paintings. This stunning book follows the rhythm of nature through the year and begins with a detailed introduction to Sandrine's ethically-sourced materials and tools, her workspace and an exploration of the key techniques employed in painting botanical watercolours. Sandrine explains colour theory in relation to botanical subjects, as well as colour bias and the key to creating realistic shadows without resorting to an unnatural 'gray'. The four main chapters focus on a particular season and contains techniques for painting its plants: for example, papery bulbs in spring and jewel-like berries in winter, along with examples of the author’s stunning botanical artwork. Each chapter includes three step-by-step tutorials: the first for relative beginners; the second for artists of intermediate level and the third for more experienced artist. Subjects range from bold spring daffodils, delicate summer sweet peas, through to whimsical autumn ginkgo biloba leaves, and finishing with a striking holly star composition to close the winter chapter. With a foreword from Tom Brown, Head Gardener at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation: "It is Sandrine’s botanical knowledge that sets her apart, [...] through [her] guidance we can learn to celebrate and document the natural rhythms of our green spaces around us." Readers can work through the book season-by-season, or focus on the plants they know and love. All the recommended materials used in the book are ethically sourced: the paper is from sustainable sources, the brushes are cruelty-free and the paints are vegan.

Author : Sandrine Maugy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781781269374
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Botanical Watercolours Through the Seasons written by Sandrine Maugy and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Billy Showell
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781265186
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour written by Billy Showell and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Sandrine Maugy
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9780719831492
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Colours of Nature written by Sandrine Maugy and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Siriol Sherlock
Publisher : Batsford
ISBN 13 : 9780713490527
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Botanical Illustration written by Siriol Sherlock and published by Batsford. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 : Billy Showell
Publisher : Search Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1781269556
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Watercolour Flower Portraits written by Billy Showell and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 1900 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Billy Showell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781782210832
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Watercolour Fruit & Vegetable Portraits written by Billy Showell and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in hardback in Great Britain 2009" -- Colophon.

Author : Jackie Isard
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785008293
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Watercolour Mixing Techniques for Botanical Artists written by Jackie Isard and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Shirley Sherwood
Publisher : George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
ISBN 13 : 9780297822707
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Botanical Artists written by Shirley Sherwood and published by George Weidenfeld & Nicholson. This book was released on 1996 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of botanical paintings along with descriptions of the artists' techniques and backgrounds.

Author : Cora B. Marcus
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780764329050
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Today's Botanical Artists written by Cora B. Marcus and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2008 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.