Painting Abstract Nature on Canvas

This exciting new title from best-selling author and artist Jane Betteridge explores how to create stunning abstract watercolour and mixed media art on canvas.

The book contains short practical projects along with a comprehensive techniques section, three step-by-step projects, and is dotted throughout with Jane's sumptuous and inspirational finished artworks. The book encourages an experimental, semi-abstract approach to painting the natural landscape, and helps artists to loosen up.

Activities that promote creativity, such as art, are seen as great ways to combat the stresses of modern life, and Jane's latest book will do just that. She provides expert guidance and exciting ideas that will allow anyone, whether beginner or experienced artist, to create amazing semi-abstract artwork.

Book Contents

Introduction 6
Getting started 8
First steps into abstraction 18
Texture 44
Colour 51
Swirling Tide at Porthmeor 58
Deeper into abstraction 72
Magical honesty 92
Shape and line 104
Flowers and fruit 116
Afterword 126
Index 128