Kew: The Watercolour Flower Painter's A to Z: An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 50 Popular Flowers

From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint, in a crisp and natural style, over 50 of the most popular species of flower. Includes step-by-step photographs, details, and instructions on capturing the individual essence of the flower, together with comprehensive information on the appropriate techniques and colour mixes to use. Glorious full-colour photographs of the finished watercolour show the depth and variety of the plant portraits, from the exquisitely executed passion flower to the bold luminosity of the oriental poppy. This book teaches the essential skills of creating realistic structure and form by close observation of the pattern of light and shade on petals and foliage.

Author: Adelene Fletcher
Publisher: Search Press
Published: 07/03/2018
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781782216483
ISBN10: 1782216480
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Watercolor Painting
- Art | Subjects & Themes | Plants & Animals
- Crafts & Hobbies | Flower Arranging

About the Author
Adelene Fletcher trained as a textile designer at the Manchester College of Art before moving to London to pursue watercolour painting. She has exhibited at a number of venues, including the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and the Royal Watercolour Society annual exhibitions. She also teaches watercolour painting and has been running adult art courses for over twenty years.