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Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she really pushes the boundaries of watercolour, showing how to paint a stunning range of flowers throughout the seasons. Everyone loves to paint flowers in spring and summer but Ann inspires you to paint dramatic seedheads, foliage, fruit and berries in winter, as well as the more traditional flowers and blossoms. She also demonstrates how to create exciting textures by using collage materials like glitt.;Cover; Also Available; Title Page; Contents; Introduction; Experimental flowers in watercolour; Paint experiments; Watercolour and mixed media; Surface textures; Spring; Exploratory sketches; Finding inspiration; Getting started; Playing with ideas; Backgrounds; A fresh look at composition; Creative mark-making; Challenging yellows; Using the white of the paper; Working spontaneously; Exploring watercolour; Experimenting with shapes; Capturing the essence; Choosing a format; Summer; Exploring a theme; Being original; Expressive leaves; Interpreting your subject; Avoiding the literal. Cover Also Available Title Page Contents Introduction Experimental flowers in watercolour Paint experiments Watercolour and mixed media Surface textures Spring Exploratory sketches Finding inspiration Getting started Playing with ideas Backgrounds A fresh look at composition Creative mark-making Challenging yellows Using the white of the paper Working spontaneously Exploring watercolour Experimenting with shapes Capturing the essence Choosing a format Summer Exploring a theme Being original Expressive leaves Interpreting your subject Avoiding the literal. Starting with collageChoosing your subject Developing ideas Moving on Telling a story The decorative approach Working from life Creating drama Emphasis and echoes Looking for abstract qualities Experimental flower centres Using paper collage Autumn and Winter Vibrant colour Paint textures Leaving something to the imagination Finding your own style Hedgerow tangles Torn and cut paper edges Working creatively Shapes and pattern Using a restrained palette Coloured drawings Tonal values Working with gesso Winter skeletons Finding a fresh approach Food for thought. Flowers in the landscapeIndex Copyright. Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she really pushes the boundaries of watercolour, showing how to paint a stunning range of flowers throughout the seasons. Everyone loves to paint flowers in spring and summer but Ann inspires you to paint dramatic seedheads, foliage, fruit and berries in winter, as well as the more traditional flowers and blossoms. She also demonstrates how to create exciting textures by using collage materials like glitter, sequins, salt and gold paint. Divided by seasons into four sections, Experimental Flowers in Watercolour is a practical and inspirational book aimed at the more experienced flower painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level. From the blooms of summer to the berries of winter, well-known watercolor artist Ann Blockley shows the experienced painter how to push the boundaries of watercolor using both traditional and unconventional techniques and concepts. Shell demonstrate how the use of collage materials such as glitter, sequins, salt, and gold paint can create amazing textures and bring flowers and foliage of every season to life. With this practical yet inspirational book as a guide, your watercolors will surely blossom.