Watercolor in bloom : painting the spring and summer garden

**Painting pretty, prized flowers is easier than you think!** Using an uncomplicated palette and simple techniques, Mary Backer shares the secrets behind her prize-winning watercolor flowers. From first strokes to final touches, you'll learn everything you need to know to paint brilliant orange poppies, plump peonies, graceful lotus blossoms, classic roses and other garden favorites. Features:* an exciting variety of flowers and compositions, from individual flower studies to more elaborate, mixed arrangements * 12 full-length demonstrations take you from first sketch to final brushstroke * Illustrates step-by-step watercolor techniques for achieving luscious color, complementary backgrounds and dramatic, up-close compositions * Plus a unique acrylic finishing technique that makes colors really pop Experienced and novice artists alike will revel in the inspiration and easy-to-follow instruction inside. __Watercolor in Bloom__ makes painting flowers as pleasurable as a stroll through the garden!

*All the techniques readers need to know, to paint the perennial favorite subject: flowers

*Riveting color is achieved by starting with watercolor and using Mary's unique acrylic finishing technique to liven the painting

*Wide variety of garden flowers provides something for everyone in a painting style that North Light Books hasn't published before

Readers learn to how to paint the most popular flowers (tulip, daisy, sunflower, poppy, iris, rose, peony, hibiscus, water lily, holly hock and more) through 12 full-length demonstrations-from original drawing to final painting. Techniques for capturing that perfect flower will be explained using multiple mini-demonstrations. Readers will also capture riveting color with Mary's unique acrylic finishing technique.

All the techniques readers need to know, to paint the perennial favorite subject: flowers7Riveting color is achieved by starting with watercolor and using Mary's unique acrylic finishing technique to liven the painting7Wide variety of garden flowers provides something for everyone in a painting style that North Light Books hasn't published beforeReaders learn to how to paint the most popular flowers (tulip, daisy, sunflower, poppy, iris, rose, peony, hibiscus, water lily, holly hock and more) through 12 full-length demonstrations -- from original drawing to final painting. Techniques for capturing that perfect flower will be explained using multiple mini-demonstrations. Readers will also capture riveting color with Mary's unique acrylic finishing technique Helps readers learn to how to paint the popular flowers through 12 full-length demonstrations - from original drawing to final painting. This work also explains techniques for capturing the perfect flower.