The flower painter's essential handbook : how to paint 50 beautiful flowers in watercolour

From Agapanthus to Water lily, this unique artist's reference offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint 50 of today's most popular flowers. The Flower Index explores each flower within a spread, showing through clear illustrations how to draw the basic flower shape and how to paint a detailed flower bloom; further suggestions for designing and enhancing compositions are also provided. There is full practical instruction for painting each flower through a series of annotated illustrations, step-by-step instructions, as well as the essential colour palette. To ensure this is the indispensable reference for all artists, there is also a full introductory section covering basic materials, techniques and colour From Agapanthus to Water lily, this unique artist's reference provides easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint 50 of today's most popular flowers. Learn to draw each basic flower shape and then paint a single detailed bloom Gain full, practical guidance for painting each flower through clear illustrations, step-by-step instruction, and the essential color palette Refer to Jill's beautiful finished paintings for further inspiration Use the indispensable introduction to discover basic flower painting materials, techniques and color considerations The must-have practical reference that no flower painter can be without! This volume offers plant-specific information on how to paint 50 popular flowers. The flower index explores each flower within a spread, showing through illustrations how to draw the basic flower shape, and how to paint a detailed flower bloom. It includes an introductory section, covering materials, techniques, and colour.