billy showell s botanical painting in watercolour billy showell

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.

Objev podobné jako Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour - Billy Showell

The characteristics of watercolour naturally complement botanical art and this beautiful book shows you how to make the most of this versatile medium. It starts by guiding you through the complexities of painting flowers, with advice on materials and colour mixing, using colour to achieve translucency and clarity, building confidence with step-by-step examples and the importance of observation and botancial accuracy. It then creates detailed and beautiful compositions for the more experienced botanical artist. This new book has ideas and tips on composition and how to include animal life and is structured by season to include a range of flowers and plants.

Objev podobné jako Botanical Painting with Watercolour - Daphne Hicks

In this beautifully produced book, artist and teacher David Webb shares his expertise to provide comprehensive guidance for anyone painting in watercolour, from beginners up.How-to techniques are at the heart of the book and feature detailed explanations and demonstrations that will get you progressing fast, with a real understanding of the medium. Included in this section are ‘Help!’ panels that focus on what can go wrong: the typical mistakes made and how you can avoid them.Readers will also discover the widest possible range of watercolour techniques thanks to our team of internationally recognised guest artists, who will be revealing some of their painting secrets in a series of ‘life lessons’ – how they appear to get the paint to really glow and their paintings to spring into life.Previously published as Complete Guide to Watercolour (9781782215738).

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Step into The Botanical Shoes, a whimsical, watercolour collection of fantastical footwear, by best-selling artist and author Billy Showell. Each shoe, composed of vibrant blooms and delicate leaves, and accompanied by thought-provoking poetry and prose, invites you on a journey of the imagination. Discover a sumptuous and inspiring art book in which nature's beauty blossoms into stunning footwear. This captivating collection of watercolour artworks showcases over 50 floral footwear designs. Each delicate shoe, crafted from astonishingly detailed flowers, leaves and botanical elements tells a story of dreams, journeys and the magic of imagination – from the elegant 'Frida', the Rhododendron Rose Shoe, to the striking beauty of 'Luna', the Tulip Night Shoe. From floral high heels to botanical boots, each piece in this collection of over 50 singular shoes is a testament to the power of creativity and the boundless inspiration found in nature. A work of art in itself, you'll want to keep this remarkable book close to hand: you'll find delicate new details and inspiring touches of Billy's imagination every time you open its pages.

Objev podobné jako The Botanical Shoes - Billy Showell

Learn the art of painting watercolor flowers from a respected botanical artist!This watercolor painting book gives painters of all skill levels the tips and instructions they need to create 4 full-size watercolor flower portraits. Billy Showell’s exquisite and technically brilliant watercolor flower portraits are beautifully presented in this highly informative, lavishly illustrated book . . . Follow her advice to produce stunning watercolor paintings of your own!Inside you’ll find Billy’s guidance on: Getting the right materials for your watercolor painting practice Planning your paintings through drawings Mastering color, watercolor techniques, light and shade, and composition Painting flowers, leaves, and stems in detail PLUS: Put it all into practice with 4 watercolor flower painting projects! Watercolor Flower Portraits is an invaluable source of ideas and inspiration for anyone who wants to develop their flower painting skills.

Objev podobné jako Watercolour Flower Portraits - Billy Showell

Immerse yourself in the world of roses, learning to produce your own watercolour painting that radiate light and purity. Published in association with the internationally-renowned Kew Gardens and written by noted watercolour artist Trevor Waugh.The rose has a special place in both art and culture across the world. Published in Association with Kew Gardens, this stunning book teaches you how to paint a selection of roses in watercolour; and showcases both historical images from the Kew archives and the author''s own extensive collection of inspiring rose paintings.Guided by watercolour artist and rose enthusiast Trevor Waugh, this book begins with approachable exercises that explain the essential watercolour techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on mixing colours cleanly, in order to reproduce the purity, variety and beauty of this much-loved family of flowers in sumptuous watercolour.This information leads into how to gather reference and compose your own paintings; which is then demonstrations through inspiring step-by-step projects.

Objev podobné jako The Kew Book of Painting Roses in Watercolour - Trevor Waugh

Paint inspiring, luminous orchids in watercolour using this practical, contemporary guide from respected artist Vivienne Cawson, published in association with Kew Gardens.Vivienne Cawson''s luminous painting style and original use of background patterning gives her work a contemporary, beautiful feel all of its own. Published in Association with Kew Gardens as a celebration of their annual Orchid Festival, this stunning book teaches you how to paint a selection of orchids in watercolour.The book contains a thorough techniques section that guides you through Vivienne''s decision-making, colour-matching and painting process; capture form with speed and confidence, practise painting different leaves, flowers and roots and learn how to create different textures with paint. The book contains exercises that will hone your skills and encourage your painterly instincts, followed by 3 complete step-by-step projects that feature a range of wild and still-life flowers grown at Kew.The book is interspersed with historical images from the Kew archives, showcasing the rich variety and beauty of this much-loved family of flowers.

Objev podobné jako The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour - Vivienne Cawson

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.

Objev podobné jako New Ideas in Botanical Painting - Carolyn Jenkins, Helen Birch

This practical book explains how to capture the character of various species of bird, without getting caught up in the detail. It celebrates everything that watercolour can offer as a medium when painting these fascinating creatures. It is not a field guide but instead offers a path towards understanding the behaviour and structure of birds to be able to paint their character. Topics covered include: advice on materials and getting started with watercolour; personal observation and drawing from life; looking at the features of birds and how to capture their behaviour; examples from major bird groups, including domestic fowl, birds of prey and songbirds, and finally step-by-step demonstrations of watercolour techniques.

Objev podobné jako Painting Birds in Watercolour - Liz Chaderton

This beautifully illustrated book is the first practical step-by-step guide to using coloured pencils in botanical painting and is written by Ann Swan, one of the top exponents of the genre.Water-soluble and oil-based coloured pencils are becoming increasingly popular for botanical painting as they are easier to use than traditional watercolour and are more forgiving, yet they produce the same stunning effects. They are especially suitable for the accuracy needed to paint in the botanical style of illustration.In this book Ann Swan gives helpful advice on all aspects of working with coloured pencils, including the techniques you will have to master – underpainting, layering and burnishing. She also demontrates how to mix and build up colour, and how to add those finishing touches that will complete your painting successfully.Several full step-by-step demonstrations are included to show how these techniques are put into practice. The book concludes with a gallery of coloured pencil works by the author, students of botanical painting and other professional botanical painters, providing a wonderful source of reference and inspiration.

Objev podobné jako Botanical Painting with Coloured Pencils - Ann Swan

All watercolour landscape artists need to know how to paint water, and in this book Terry Harrison excels in demystifying the painting process. Here he shares his expert advice and no nonsense tips and techniques for producing quick, effective paintings of water. There are two- or three-step exercises for painting water in all its varied moods and situations, including ripples, reflections, puddles, streams, breaking waves, choppy water, surf, bridges, riverbeds, boats, and much more. There are then ten step-by-step demonstrations that can be produced in half an hour: a misty lake, track with puddles, ford, waterfall, lazy river, stormy sea, cliffs, fishing from a boat, sunset estuary and fishing boat.

Objev podobné jako 30 Minute Artist: Painting Water in Watercolour - Terry Harrison

Unlock the Secrets to Captivating Water Landscapes, from still lakes and crashing waves to water droplets. Enhance Your Skills, and Ignite Your Creativity!Whether calm and reflective or sparkling with light and movement, water can bring atmosphere, drama and life to your watercolor paintings. In this invaluable, practical guide, popular artist, author and teacher Stephen Coates leads you through a multitude of highly effective techniques that will transform good paintings into great ones.Begin with an exploration of reflections and their pivotal role in capturing water on paper.Create 8 beautiful, beginner-friendly step-by-step projects, including stormy seas, cascading waterfalls, still lakes and lapping waves.Build up a range of versatile skills and techniques as you progress through the book.Be inspired by StephenÂ’s handy tips and a vibrant selection of his stunning artworks.Perfect for beginners, this is this latest addition to the Easy Guide to Painting series, and brings the excitement of StephenÂ’s live teaching into a no-fuss book that will help you create your own captivating watercolour masterpieces.

Objev podobné jako The Easy Guide to Painting Water in Watercolour - Stephen Coates

Watercolour offers great potential for expression. Its fluidity, full colour range, generous spread and variety of marks can portray a likeness, a response, a feeling - even the notions of time and speed. This book is a practical guide to watercolour painting and more. It explains the importance of colour, tone, shape, texture andscale through exercisesand shared techniques. But it also encourages the artist to express sensations and ideas in watercolour - and by exploring the joy of the medium, to develop handling skills, confidence and a unique painting ''voice''.

Objev podobné jako Painting Expressive Watercolour - Bridget Woods

This is the definitive instructional guide to the art of botanical illustration, published in association with The Society of Botanical Artists and featuring detailed step-by-step demonstrations by members of the Society.Botanical illustration has been a popular art form for many centuries, with its appealing traditions of detail and beauty. This beautifully illustrated book covers all aspects of the subject and is an essential book for all serious students of botanical painting.The book includes useful information about materials, basic plant anatomy, flower and leaf shapes, and then explores the techniques for drawing and coloured pencil work, as well as painting with watercolour and gouache. Subjects include exotic and common plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables, as well as flowers in the garden. Packed with step-by-step demonstrations and stunning illustrations, this is an inspiring, practical guide, as well as a visual treat.

Objev podobné jako The Art of Botanical Painting - Margaret Stevens

Written by world experts, this invaluable and inspirational guide is a must-have addition to the library of botanical painters. Â Harnessing the talent of Members and Distance Learning Diploma Course students around the world, the esteemed Society of Botanical Artists provides a comprehensive guide to the different styles and methods of botanical painting. Packed with step-by-step demonstrations and beautifully illustrated throughout, it explores more advanced skills and materials for developing expertise, including drawing with graphite, metal point, and colored pencil, and body and watercolor in plant portraiture. There are even historical techniques for painting on vellum and using egg tempera, as well as a gallery of paintings that provides a guided walk around an SBA exhibition.

Objev podobné jako Botanical Painting with the Society of Botanical Artists - Margaret Stevens

Learn how to invest your watercolour landscapes with character and ambiance that will lift them out of the everyday into something extraordinary.Barry Herniman shows the reader how to capture the essence of a scene, and to inject that extra something: mood and atmosphere. This ''extra something'' is what many watercolor artists seek, and it is clearly explained and beautifully demonstrated in this practical and enthralling guide to painting a variety of landscapes.This beautiful title brings Barry Herniman''s stunning artwork to the fore with a sumptuous redesign.

Objev podobné jako Painting Mood & Atmosphere in Watercolour - Barry Herniman

The ultimate, accessible, no-nonsense guide to painting watercolor skiesThere are some areas of watercolor painting that beginners often have trouble with, and one of these is skies. In Stephen’s characteristic style, he approaches the subject in a no-fuss, technique-led way that aims to demystify sky painting so that you, the novice watercolorist will be able to approach it with confidence.Beginning with advice on key tools and materials, how to prepare your palette and achieve the right consistency of paint, Stephen takes you through seven common skies, ordered by difficulty: from simple plain blue skies and white cloudy skies to sunsets and storms. Every sky includes invaluable guidance on how to plan your sky, dozens of handy tips and clear step-by-step instructions and numerous examples. This is an essential book for watercolur artists starting out, as well as the more experienced looking to hone their landscape painting skills.

Objev podobné jako The Easy Guide to Painting Skies in Watercolour - Stephen Coates

This book builds on the success of Terry Harrison''s Sea & Sky in Watercolour, adding six new projects and plenty of new paintings. Terry''s clear, no-nonsense advice takes the mystery out of painting clouds, clear skies, sunsets, foam bursts, breaking waves, rippled water, reflections, boats, cliffs, rocks, beaches and much more. There are plenty of tips and techniques to show how to use Terry''s specially made brushes to paint watercolour seascapes the easy way. There are then nine beautiful step-by-step projects that show the techniques in action.

Objev podobné jako Painting Watercolour Sea & Sky the Easy Way - Terry Harrison

This lavish book celebrates the timeless beauty of some of our most loved flowers, and explains how they can be admired and captured in vibrant watercolour. Combining practical instruction with personal insights into botanical painting, Jarnie Godwin takes us on a journey of discovery through the life of plants from emerging bud to the final flourish. Jarnie’s detailed botanical content provides colourful inspiration and detailed instruction for every artist.

Objev podobné jako Vibrant Botanical Painting - Jarnie Godwin

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.

Objev podobné jako Watercolour Mixing Techniques for Botanical Artists - Jackie Isard

Through engaging exercises, readers will learn how to tell a story while painting and drawing a landscape with watercolour and other techniques.

Objev podobné jako Landscape Painting With Watercolour And Other Techniques

Dive into figure painting with this fresh take on capturing the human form in watercolour.Painter Leo Crane and art model Roy Joseph Butler explore how to interpret the gestures and movements of the figure through the language of paint. Through a range of exercises, they show how to work with the fluidity and immediacy of watercolour to create lively paintings that are bursting with character and narrative possibility.With experience in both fine art and animation, they share tips on bringing life to the figure, and encourage you to discover a liberating and enjoyable approach to paint. Packed with techniques, exercises and step-by-step demonstrations, the book covers:The Figure: Observing the human figure and working with life models.Watercolour: Materials, tools, techniques and colour theory.Speed: Capturing movement and painting at speed, with two-minute studies.Gesture: Poses, sequences and conveying expression.Story: Creating mood, context, composition and narrative.Beyond the Figure: Bringing human energy and movement to still life, animals and landscapes.From the models: Life model case studies.Paintings by Leo feature throughout to demonstrate the working process through to finished product. With a focus on the dynamic exchange between artist and subject, speed, gesture and story, this book will appeal to artists looking anew at life painting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This book is the first to explore, in depth, major painters of the period and the factors that shaped their art. Accessible to both art novice and specialist, it is written in jargon-free, readable language, blending vignettes about the soaring art market of the eighties with illuminating interpretations of paintings by leading artists from around the world. Painting in the 1980s details where and how painting embodied the zeitgeist of the 1980s in original fusions of style and content. Erpf knows each artist’s work well, and her discussions of the individual paintings are vivid and insightful. They bring the vitality of the art world in this understudied period to the fore. The individual descriptions and discussions of paintings are lively, engaging and provocative. They infuse each chapter with the author’s passion for the subject and carry the reader along. The thematics – painting as puzzle, German history, Italian place – hold each chapter together and set the foundation for the author’s original thinking and point of view. This book explores painting by a broad swathe of artists who were at the heart of that painting resurgence. The many books that examine twentieth-century art tend to emphasize painting as part of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Painting in the 1980s - Rosemary Cohane Erpf

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.

Objev podobné jako New Botanical Painting - Harriet de Winton

In this new and extended edition of her best-selling book in the ''How to Paint'' series: ''Colour and Light in Watercolour'' (first published 2010), Jean Haines has produced a book even more inspirational than the first. With 40 per cent new material in the form of new hands-on demonstrations, examples of her work and extended text, Jean provides a valuable insight into the materials and techniques she uses to inject colour and light into her stunningly beautiful, award-winning watercolour paintings. Jean''s enthusiasm and passion for art is evident throughout the book, which is packed full of ideas, useful tips, expert advice and over 20 step-by-step demonstrations. with subjects ranging from atmospheric winter landscapes to bright colourful cockerels, all painted in Jean''s loose and expressive style, artists of all tastes and abilities will not fail to be inspired by her imaginative and exciting use of light and colour.

Objev podobné jako Colour & Light in Watercolour - Jean Haines

Unleash the creative power of Procreate to bring outdoor scenes to life on your iPad, from thumbnail designs to final images. With an introduction by BAFTA-award-winning art director, Mike McCain.In this book for newcomers to the software as well as more accomplished users, several renowned and experienced designers demonstrate plein air painting, sharing not only their professional tips and tricks, but also how the traditional painting process translates to Procreate.You will become fluent in using Procreate for all stages of outdoor painting - capturing the spirit and essence of a landscape, subject, or building by incorporating natural light, color, and movement into your works. The thorough Getting Started section spotlights the specific Procreate tools, such as Brushes, Layers, and Adjustments, that bring your paintings to life. Perfecting color and nuance of sky, land, and human subjects outdoors is vital, and the Quick Tips section lets you quickly locate and manipulate the tools you need.Take the opportunity to observe and practice the techniques as part of a real-world workflow, as professional artists demonstrate in seven step-by-step Projects how to use ProcreateÂ’s tools to successfully evolve a plein-air painting from initial idea to final masterpiece. Whether or not you have used Procreate ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover a world of innovation beyond pure watercolour with over 60 exciting approaches and exercises from the master of watercolour landscapes, David Bellamy. ‘In this book I aim to illustrate ways in which to make your watercolours glow with excitement, offer you new methods of working, and at the same time make the whole experience great fun!’ David Bellamy'Quite simply, David Bellamy's best book and something of a personal manifesto informed by a lifetime of experience... It’s a heck of an achievement.' Henry Malt - artbookreview.wordpress.comDavid Bellamy is a successful and long-standing authority on the landscape in watercolour. Throughout this book he shares his extensive knowledge and experience and encourages confident artists to explore the boundaries of watercolour and forge new creative paths for themselves through experimentation. Alongside over 100 inspiring examples of David’s work there are more than 60 innovative approaches and exercises, with tips, visual examples and step-by-step technique, throughout the following sections:Starting traditional (exploring pure watercolour): Approach the basics in a new way – gain experience using just one colour, work with a limited palette, then tackle the striking results you can achieve with harmonious colours. Developing your style: Through short step-by-step techniques and plenty of finished, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Watercolour and Beyond - David Bellamy

Known for her techniques for painting light on water, Jenny Aitken delivers perfect guidance to the intermediate artist on how to paint light in plein air and much more.Learn how to successfully paint scenes that that capture magical effects of light from behind the subject. Good contre-jour – painting into the light – artworks cause the viewer to squint, with light seeming to glow from the canvas. They can look like a kind of magic, with their hazy light and colour singing out. This book demystifies lighting in oils, and provides a practical guide to the process, showing exactly how to create the illusion.Inside, you''ll find a wealth of information on simplification, tonal control, capturing accurate color, working both indoors and outdoors, painting landscapes and still life, creating atmospheric depth, and even mastering the illusion of space. Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations and beautifully illustrated techniques, Jenny Aitken reveals how to infuse every painting with vibrant, lifelike light. A section on troubleshooting tricky paintings will show the reader every painting is salvageable, but with an understanding of light and colour, it’s much more likely that they’ll find success the first time round.

Objev podobné jako Painting into the Light - Jenny Aitken

A companion volume to Lessons in Classical Drawing that breaks down the foundational skills and techniques of painting in a format that is accessible and manageable. Lessons in Classical Painting presents aspiring artists with the fundamental skills and tools needed to master painting in the atelier style.

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Learn how to use pastels to care skies filled with mood, atmosphere and drama.A sky can make or break a landscape painting. In this invaluable guide, award-winning artist Sandra Orme teaches you how to create a broad range of skies in pastel, from sunsets and sunbeams, rain and storms, through to delicate dusks and dawns. Containing:All the essential materials and techniques areclearly explainedA section on color theory focusses on those aspects key to painting skies: how to retain vibrancy; how to avoid muddy colors through the use of ''bridging'' colors; and how many pastels to use for best effect. Build your skills gradually through 6 step-by-step demonstrations of particular skies worked from photographs, each looking at a particular sky effect, from the bright clouds on a fresh, blustery day to rich sunsets. Each main stage is shown both before and after blending for clarity.Sandra''s ''sky clinic'' offers more specialist and technical help on some of the common problems readers might encounter when painting skies in pastel. A "first-aid course" in how to identify and correct common problems.With numerous handy tips and many examples of Sandra’s stunning landscapes throughout, and assuming no prior knowledge, Sandra both instructs and inspirse you to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For cocktail enthusiasts, herbalists, foragers, and bartenders, Botanical Bar Craft serves up original, spirited recipes and invaluable plant knowledge, inspired by adventures in the garden and forest.In Botanical Bar Craft, innovative herbalist and mixologist Cassandra Sears invites readers to create herbal elixirs and apothecary cocktails infused by a close connection to nature. Whether in the garden, the field, or the forest, Sears finds generous abundance among the plants. Her tonic libations harness the power of phytochemistry and place-based consciousness while easing stress and comforting the body, mind, and spirit. With original recipes that tie together the creative arts of herbal medicine and craft cocktail making, Sears blends herbal tinctures, teas, and botanical infusions into modern-classic cocktails as well as sensational and unique nonalcoholic drinks that hit the spot for relaxation without sedation.More than just a collection of recipes, Botanical Bar Craft is also an herbal handbook for bartenders and a mixology guide for herbalists. Readers will delight in the journey as Sears combines dashes of herbal lore and history with instructions for developing the spirited philosophy of apothecary bartending, lessons on mixology, and a primer on the beneficial actions of medicinal herbs.Inside Botanical Bar Craft, youÂ’ll also find:65 original recipes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Many novice artists are intimidated by the prospect of trawling through very technical drawing books, especially given our busy day-to-day lives. Five-Minute Watercolour is a handy companion as you explore your artistic potential by sketching in watercolour – in five minutes you can produce a great painting that you''ll be proud to keep and share.Discover 55 bitesize exercises, written in jargon-free language, to help you make watercolour painting a part of your day. Starting with advice on the basic supplies you will need, professional urban watercolour artist Samantha Nielsen takes you through all the techniques required to begin and pursue your creative journey - from brush control to using warm and cool colours, followed by advice on implementing these techniques such as painting skies, seascapes or people. Samantha then helps you take it further by showing you how to capture movement and create depth. Every spread in the book features five expert tips and ideas, as well as examples of amazing five-minute watercolour sketches to inspire you.For new and aspiring artists everywhere who''ve dreamt of making art a part of their working lives, this pocket book is perfect for you.

Objev podobné jako Five-Minute Watercolour - Samantha Nielsen

Curated and introduced by Ian Warrell, the leading expert on Turner, this selection from the fabled Hickman Bacon collection is one of the finest groups of British watercolours in existence, and hardly ever seen or reproduced. Centered around 32 watercolours by Turner, including some of his breathtaking views of the Alps, early views, and late cloud and sea studies, the collection also encompasses some of the greatest works by Turner''s contemporaries: John Sell Cotman, Alexander Cozens, Thomas Girtin, Peter de Wint, John Crome, David Cox and others. Beautifully printed on heavy uncoated paper, with some reproductions life size, this book conveys the intensity and freshness and stupendous virtuosity of these artists whose work in watercolour has never been rivalled. An extended essay by the leading expert and former Tate curator Ian Warrell examines the paintings and gives a vivid picture of the artists who made them.

Objev podobné jako Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries - Ian Warrell

A compilation of practical guidance on everything you need to know about painting people and landscapes in watercolour, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations to develop your masterpiece.Hazel Soan is a hugely successful painter and an outstanding teacher and author of art books, which have introduced the wonders of art to a generation of amateur artists. Here she collates her vast knowledge on painting in watercolour in easily digested steps that can be achieved in short bursts of time. In this extended compilation edition, Hazel Soan explains everything you need to know about painting people and landscapes in watercolour in an accessible and informative way. She advises on how to master brushstrokes and balance composition as well as dealing with the theories of colour and light. She gives you the tools to create urban streets, woodland forests and rocky coastlines and guides you through ways to insert people into your pre-existing paintings to bring them to life.Bursting with easy-to-follow exercises and demonstrations, this comprehensive compendium of watercolour painting is an invaluable companion for beginners as a well as a useful resource for more experienced painters.

Objev podobné jako Learn Quickly: The Big Book of Watercolour - Hazel Soan

This popular book provides all the information you need to get started in watercolour painting. Full of clear, simple advice and more than 70 step-by-step demonstrations, Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner will teach even the least confident of beginners the skills and techniques needed to start painting.In this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide, three professional artists explain all the basic watercolour techniques.Top TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw demonstrates the basic techniques including brushstrokes, colour mixing and depicting distance and foreground to get you started in watercolour.Lecturer and Artist Sharon Finmark explains how you can paint realistic figures, covering scale and proportion, mixing convincing skin colours and portraying movement and light effectively.Artist and teacher Trevor Waugh demonstrates techniques for painting animals – domestic, farmyard and wild. Starting with simple animal shapes, Trevor takes you through the rudiments of 3D shapes, tone and colour and the tricks of using foreshortening in your work.

Objev podobné jako Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner - Alwyn Crawshaw, Trevor Waugh, Sharon Finmark

60 beautiful, inspirational painting projects provide inspiration for the watercolor artist.The Watercolour Sourcebook is a compilation of four selected titles from the What to Paint series, chosen specially to illustrate numerous scenes that can be conveyed in watercolour.The works of four master watercolourists – Geoff Kersey, Terry Harrison, Peter Woolley and Wendy Tait – are brought together in a collection of 60 beautiful, detailed projects on the subjects of trees, woodlands and forests; landscapes; hills and mountains and flowers respectively. Each project results in a full painting that is accompanied at the end of the book by a full-size outline that can be copied and applied to the artist''s own watercolour paper using tracedown.The Watercolour Sourcebook aims to provide a wealth of inspiration to the painter who struggles to decide upon their subject matter, and arms the artist with everything they need to know about what they''re about to paint, from colour palette to useful techniques.Â

Objev podobné jako The Watercolour Sourcebook - Search Press Studio

An exciting approach to botanical illustration featuring exotic and extraordinary plant specimens. Striking plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables provide new challenges in colour, texture and form. Stunning finished paintings accompany simple instructions and step-by-step projects for a beautiful book that both guides and inspires.Strange and unusual specimens have never been more accessible – as more and more exotic fruit and vegetables appear regularly in our shopping baskets and our florists fill with flowers from every corner of the globe, this practical and beautiful guide to capturing strange and striking plants on paper has never been more timely. There is something for beginners and more experienced botanical illustrators alike, whether you wish to paint more familiar bananas, pineapples and other exotic fruits that are now widely available, or more complex orchids and even carnivorous plants.Acclaimed artists Rosie Martin and Meriel Thurstan (authors of the bestselling Contemporary Botanical Illustration and Botanical Illustration Course) run the popular botanical painting course at the Eden Project and are thus uniquely placed for this exciting take on the genre.The unusual colours and complex textures of exotic plants present a new challenge to the botanical artist, but this book guides you through each stage of the painting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Exotic Botanical Illustration - Rosie Martin, Meriel Thurstan

Learn how to draw flowers, plants, and other vegetation—with stunning accuracy—in this botanical drawing book for beginners. Develop your skills and confidence through 10 flower drawing projects, ranging from simple to complex.Join artist Penny Brown as she explores the fascinating art of botanical drawing! In this drawing book for beginners, you’ll learn everything you need to produce your own accurate illustrations of plants, flowers, vegetables, and their myriad parts.Inside you’ll find:• 10 step-by-step botanical drawing projects, ranging from simple to complex• Expert guidance on materials, tools, and getting started• Fascinating background on the history, rules, and practicalities of botanical drawing• A basic study of botany• Insights on understanding plant structure, drawing composition, and moreWith Penny’s accessible guidance, you’ll develop the confidence and enthusiasm to tackle your own drawing projects—and discover just how broad and satisfying botanical drawing can be.

Objev podobné jako Botanical Drawing - Penny Brown

Landscapes in Watercolour is the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to start painting the world around them.

Objev podobné jako Landscapes in Watercolour - Lois Davidson

Learn to capture the beauty and drama of the sky. A good sky is the essence of successful landscape and seascape paintings. This practical book covers everything you will need to know to paint a sky that captures the mood and atmosphere of a scene. With over 200 paintings, it explains techniques, demonstrates the painting process including step-by-step instruction on painting in oils with the alla prima technique. Advice is given on using alternative colours and creative interpretations and gives ideas to inspire and develop skills and a personal style. There is also detailed instruction on equipment, tone, composition and perspective and finally, practical advice on painting en plein air and travelling light.

Objev podobné jako Painting Clouds and Skies in Oils - Mo Teeuw

A comprehensive and practical guide to painting watercolour buildings with atmosphere, character and accuracy, from renowned artist Nicholas Poullis.‘NicholasÂ’s paintings exude a wonderfully fresh and vibrant feel, with some innovative and daring compositions […] He is an artist at the peak of his creative powers.Â’ David Curtis ROI RSMAPainting buildings is about more than faithfully describing the architecture – successful watercolor paintings must also contain character, ambience and a sense of place. In this clearly explained and highly visual guide, master artist Nicholas Poullis shows you how to harness classic watercolor techniques to achieve paintings that are both accurate and inspiring. It is a masterclass of insight, technique and inspiration, for confident beginner and intermediate-level artists looking to discover key watercolor techniques as well as more experienced painters looking to hone their skills.Tackle essential technical aspects including light, composition, perspective, and drawing.Overcome the challenges of balance, simplification and – crucially – how to avoid overworking.Discover dozens of NicholasÂ’s inspirational artworks.Follow 6 inspiring and varied stage-by-stage projects.Develop your knowledge with skill-building tips and ideas scattered throughout.Gain the confidence and conviction to apply the techniques you learn to painting your own favorite buildings.

Objev podobné jako Atmospheric Buildings in Watercolour - Nicholas Poullis

Immerse yourself in the art of botanical painting with 12 exquisite, step-by-step projects designed to capture the beauty of each season.This beautifully crafted guide introduces:Sandrine''s ethical approach to materials, including sustainably sourced paper, cruelty-free brushes, and eco-friendly paints.A comprehensive overview of botanical painting tools, workspace setup, and foundational techniques for botanical watercolors.Color theory insights specific to botanical subjects, including how to create realistic shadows without unnatural grays.Organized by season, each chapter offers unique techniques to bring life to seasonal plants—like delicate spring bulbs or vibrant winter berries—paired with Sandrine’s own inspiring botanical artwork.Step-by-step tutorials provide:Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options within each chapterSeasonal inspirations like spring daffodils, summer sweet peas, autumn ginkgo leaves, and a stunning winter holly star composition.With a foreword by Tom Brown, Head Gardener at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation, this book invites readers to embrace the beauty of nature through painting, whether they follow it seasonally or focus on their favorite plants. Let this guide inspire your creative journey and deepen your connection to the natural world.

Objev podobné jako Botanical Watercolours through the seasons - Sandrine Maugy

Flowers in Watercolour comprises 10 tutorials for painting beautiful flowers and arrangements for the absolute beginner.

Objev podobné jako Flowers in Watercolour - Lois Davidson, Morgaine Davidson

Photoshop is the tool of the modern artist and provides everything you need to succeed as a designer in the popular and growing video games and movie industries. Featuring thorough guidance from the point of installing Photoshop to the creation of your very first concept, this reboot of the definitive beginner’s guide to digital painting is sure to both educate and inspire. Photoshop is an expansive and daunting piece of software, but in-depth tutorials and insightful exercises will help even a complete novice build up the skills they need to bring their own imagination to life as digital concepts. This second edition of Beginner’s Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop is a complete resource for any artist wanting to start their adventure into the world of digital art.

Objev podobné jako Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop 2nd Edition

This book is a comprehensive course in watercolour landscape painting by expert Society of All Artists tutor, Matthew Palmer. Matthew is renowned for his beautiful, detailed paintings and his ability to teach effective painting using simple techniques. He teaches over 150 pupils per week and also appears regularly on TV. The book begins with excellent advice for the beginner, including, easy drawing for painting, composition, easy perspective, light and shade, colour, and how to paint skies, tree, water and figures in watercolour. There are then six simple step by step painting exercises, and each exercise leads into a more developed step by step painting project, including a windmill, seascape, snow scene, mountains and lakes, bluebell stream and an all-rounder featuring a landscape with buildings and figures. The exercises are ideal for beginners and the main projects will also build skills for improving artists. A pull-out outline drawing is provided for every exercise and main project, and Matthew shows step by step how to transfer these onto watercolour paper. Like best-selling artist, Terry Harrison, Matthew has an accessible style, plenty of tips and tricks for beginners and his own range of brushes and colours to make things easier (though readers can ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner - Matthew Palmer

Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium. These characteristics can lead to bold, exciting and impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle colour with little or no texture. This practical book will guide you through the full scope of painting in pastels and explain particularly how they can be used to capture light, colour and texture. With step-by-step instructions in a wide range of subject matter, Painting in Pastels will be invaluable for beginners and experienced artists.

Objev podobné jako Painting in Pastels - Robert Brindley

Fundamental Painting (1975): Lessons in Minimalist Painting is the first account of this 1970s current and its role in the history of 20th century painting. The term Fundamental Painting was coined by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam as the title of a 1975 exhibition that sought to highlight a new kind of painting emerging on both sides of the Atlantic. It was built around Robert Ryman and included 18 artists from Europe and the United States. The then museum director of the Stedelijk Edy de Wilde called their artistic scope "a reflection on the foundations of painting." In the first part of this book, Rajlich traces how the curators defined this specific current and its public as well as its critical reception. In the second part, she explains in detail the elements of paintings, how they are used in Fundamental Painting, and why. Next, Rajlich surveys the use of these painterly elements across 20th century abstract and non-objective painting in relation to the development of Minimalist painting. The last part of this book examines the effect of Fundamental Painting on its viewer in the context of art across the ages. It argues that Fundamental Painting goes beyond formalist concerns and seeks ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Fundamental Painting - Claudia Rajlich

•An illustrated history of botanical art in India spanning three centuries•Illustrated throughout with 150 stunning paintings of Indian plants of economic, ornamental and cultural importance, commissioned from Indian artists•Detailed captions accompany each painting •Some of the art from collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has never been published before•Final chapter covers 21st century renaissance of Indian botanical art, with work of contemporary Indian botanical artists•Written by horticultural and botanical art expert Martyn Rix•Foreword by Sita Reddy, cultural sociologist based in Hyderabad•Published in partnership with Roli Books, New Delhi

Objev podobné jako Indian Botanical Art - Martyn Rix

This beautiful book explores the world of color in the plant kingdom and introduces the artist to effective practical methods of using color in botanical painting. It focuses on the relevance of making accurate observations of color in botanical specimens and recognizing the value and importance of using color theory to achieve successful results. With over 500 images, this elaborately-illustrated guide uses the authorÂ’s finished artwork, diagrams, and step-by-step tutorials to explain the important role of color in this compelling genre. This book is a must for all aspiring botanical artists, illustrators and students.

Objev podobné jako Colour for Botanical Artists and Illustrators - Leigh Ann Gale

Many artists first learn to paint in watercolour. But this flexible, dynamic medium has an immediacy that is perfect for experimentation. Discover textures, applications, techniques, combinations of materials, and new ways of tackling the medium you love. Rub it, dab it, scratch it, scrunch it. Cut it, glue it, sew it and seal it. And above all, learn from what other people do!This little book is full of big ideas from contemporary artists to inspire you to think differently. With a new idea on every spread of the book, you will discover fresh ways of working with watercolour to create work that is original and exciting.

Objev podobné jako The Watercolour Ideas Book - Joanna Goss