If you have ever wanted to learn to paint flowers, but lacked the confidence to start, then Watercolour Flowers for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you.
Flowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour?
Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects. A range of flowers are included, from hydrangeas to camellias to hellebores.
Fiona's clear, down-to-earth and friendly instructions encourage the reader to try different styles, while the 21 full-size, traceable outlines included mean that even those who don't wish to draw can get started quickly and simply, following the instructions provided.
In the best-selling Absolute Beginner series, this book is suitable for absolutely anyone who wants to take their painting skills further and become an accomplished flower artist.
Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Materials 8
Getting started 14
Greeting card stepbystep 24, Daffodils in Spotty Mug stepbystep 34
Colour and tone 38
Sweet Mock Orange stepbystep 54
More ideas and techniques 62
Majestic Magnolia stepbystep 72
Finding your own way 82
Camellias stepbystep 96
Creating movement 106
Blue Hydrangea stepbystep 118
Index 144
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About Fiona Peart
Fiona Peart is a professional artist and fully qualified art tutor, specialising in watercolour and drawing techniques. She runs popular workshops, gives talks and presentations to various art groups, and also demonstrates at art shows and exhibitions throughout the UK. She writes regularly for The Artist, Leisure Painter and StartArt magazines, as well as contributing articles and features to national magazines, and has produced several DVDs on watercolour and coloured pencils. For more information visit www.fionapeart.com
