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

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 considerationsThe must-have practical reference that no flower painter can be without! Contents Introduction your subjects inspiration and challenge working outdoors a word about sketchbooks how to use this book Materials Paper what type of paper? watercolour paper paints types of paint qualities of paint brushes other equipment drawing board palettes useful accessories Techniques brushstrokes washes flat wash graduated wash wet-into-wet and wet-on-dry washes flower structures patterns leaves and stems colour mood and atmosphere basic palette natural greens earth colours light and shade tone The Flowers Agapanthus Drawing Painting an agapanthus Amaryllis Drawing Painting an amaryllis Anemones Drawing Painting anemones Begonias Drawing Painting begonias Blossoms Drawing Painting blossoms Bluebells Drawing Painting bluebells Bougainvilleas Drawing Painting a bougainvillea Buttercups Drawing Painting buttercups Camellias Drawing Painting a camellia Cardoons Drawing Painting a cardoon Carnations Drawing Painting a carnation Chinese lanterns Drawing Painting a Chinese lantern Chrysanthemums Drawing Painting chrysanthemums Clivias Drawing Painting clivias Cyclamens Drawing Painting a cyclamen Daffodils Drawing Painting a daffodil Dahlias Drawing Painting a dahlia Daisies Drawing Painting a daisy Day lilies Drawing Painting a day lily Foxgloves Drawing Painting a foxglove Fuchsias Drawing Painting fuchsias Geraniums Drawing Painting geraniums Gladioli Drawing Painting gladioli Hellebores Drawing Painting a hellebore Hibiscuses Drawing Painting a hibiscus Honeysuckles Drawing Painting a honeysuckle Hyacinths Drawing Painting a hyacinth Hydrangeas Drawing Painting a hydrangea Irises Drawing Painting an iris Lilacs Drawing Painting a lilac Lilies Drawing Painting lilies Lupins Drawing Painting lupins Magnolias Drawing Painting magnolias Nasturtiums Drawing Painting nasturtiums Orchids Drawing Painting an orchid Pansies Drawing Painting a pansy Peonies Drawing Painting a peony Poinsettias Drawing Painting a poinsettia Poppies Drawing Painting poppies Primroses Drawing Painting primroses Red hot pokers Drawing Painting a red hot poker Rhododendrons Drawing Painting rhododendrons Romneyas Drawing Painting romneyas Roses Drawing Painting a rose Snapdragons Drawing Painting snapdragons Snowdrops Drawing Painting snowdrops Sunflowers Drawing Painting a sunflower Sweet peas Drawing Painting a sweet pea Tulips Drawing Painting a tulip Water lilies Drawing Painting a water lily Closing thoughts Index 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 Offers plant-specific information on how to paint 50 of the most popular flowers. This book 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 also provides suggestions for designing and enhancing compositions.