The Modern Flower Painter Creating Vibrant Botanical Portraits In Watercolour

Anna Mason's exceptional floral artwork has won awards from the Royal Horticultural Society, International Artist magazine and seen her elected to the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists. In this book, she shares her innovative watercolour technique so that you can paint flowers in her clean, crisp style. The book covers every aspect of painting modern botanical-style portraits of flowers, from tips on gathering your reference to Anna's six stage watercolour process. There are instructions on setting up your studio and how to produce the detailed drawings. Each of the six step-by-step projects is accompanied by an outline drawing, tonal notes and useful colour swatches so that you can compare the tone and hue of your mixes to Anna's own. This all builds into a fantastic guide that will inspire and challenge the experienced watercolour artist, while drawing in and reassuring the complete beginner.

Learn to find inspiration, plan your approach, and create stunning watercolour paintings inspired by the natural world. Anna’s vibrant, detailed and uplifting watercolours have earned her worldwide recognition. In this, her second book, she goes beyond flowers to explore her inspirations from across the natural world, including fruit, birds and animals. The book gives you a very personal insight into Anna’s way of working; with clarity and warmth she will help you find inspiration, choose scale and composition, see things correctly and work with discipline and flow until you produce fabulous work of your own. Packed with advice and inspiring finished pieces, this gorgeous book guides the reader through Anna’s method of working with a variety of beautiful step-by-step projects and exercises. It is suitable for beginners or for more experienced artists looking to refine their style or try some new techniques. “This book is glorious in every sense, from the beautiful cover to the absolutely stunning paintings throughout the book, this is something to bring joy on the dullest of days. . . . This beautiful book is packed full of helpful advice, how to garden, how to photograph, and how to paint from those photographs, how to understand colour, form and texture.” —My Creative Notebook “This engaging guide to painting a wide variety of natural subjects is packed with information and inspiration. . . . This is an intriguing, enthralling and thoroughly enjoyable book.” —The SAA Catalogue

Coloring Book DetailsEach coloring page is printed on a separate page to avoid bleed throughSuitable for markers, gel pens, coloring pencils, fine liners, water colorsDesigns range from simple to more complex for every skill levelLarge 8.5 x 11" format, professional quality designsNames of flowers are shown on the opposite page so you know exactly the variety you are coloringYou will not find these designs anywhere else. Single sided pages allow you to remove the finished artwork for framing or to use as you please. This adult coloring book makes a fantastic and beautiful gift idea for girls, teenagers and adults.SCROLL UP AND CLICK "Add to Cart" TO ORDER YOUR COPY INSTANTLY

Coloring Book DetailsEach coloring page is printed on a separate page to avoid bleed throughSuitable for markers, gel pens, coloring pencils, fine liners, water colorsDesigns range from simple to more complex for every skill levelLarge 8.5 x 11" format, professional quality designsNames of flowers are shown on the opposite page so you know exactly the variety you are coloringYou will not find these designs anywhere else. Single sided pages allow you to remove the finished artwork for framing or to use as you please. This adult coloring book makes a fantastic and beautiful gift idea for girls, teenagers and adults.SCROLL UP AND CLICK "Add to Cart" TO ORDER YOUR COPY INSTANTLY

Coloring Book DetailsEach coloring page is printed on a separate page to avoid bleed throughSuitable for markers, gel pens, coloring pencils, fine liners, water colorsDesigns range from simple to more complex for every skill levelLarge 8.5 x 11" format, professional quality designsNames of flowers are shown on the opposite page so you know exactly the variety you are coloringYou will not find these designs anywhere else. Single sided pages allow you to remove the finished artwork for framing or to use as you please. This adult coloring book makes a fantastic and beautiful gift idea for girls, teenagers and adults.SCROLL UP AND CLICK "Add to Cart" TO ORDER YOUR COPY INSTANTLY

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.

From beautifully dynamic leaves, flowers, and trees to simple geometric shapes and patterns, Modern Watercolor provides a colorful and fun approach to working with watercolor. It’s time to get your feet wet with watercolors! This dynamic and inspirational guide will set you down a path of exploration as you learn to play with watercolors. Learn to use basic techniques and principles to create beautiful, expressive works of art. With Modern Watercolor, discover how to paint in watercolor by harnessing the medium's unique transparent qualities to create stunning works of art, stationery, gifts, and more. From selecting your first watercolor paints to learning to blend colors into a unique palette, we are here to guide you as you begin your journey. By the end, your paintings will be cohesive and rich. The easy-to-follow lessons explore using watercolor on different surfaces, how to create basic shapes using fun techniques, and how to create myriad gorgeous effects that can be achieved with different brushes and strokes. You can even learn how to add layers of dimension and texture, as well as how to work with resist techniques to create pretty patterns and gorgeous backgrounds. Whether you're an experienced artist seeking a playful escape or a beginner who has never held a paintbrush, there's something for everyone in Modern Watercolor.