A-Z of Flower Portraits: An illustrated guide to painting 40 beautiful flowers in watercolour

Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings Billy's compositions are given a more contemporary twist combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book 40 flower portraits are presented arranged in alphabetical order each one accompanied by small studies details step-by-step instructions and the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials and equipment needed and the main techniques used including wet-into-wet colour blending lifting out layering glazes dry brushing and colour mixing and at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition and discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint or simply love flowers this book will delight and inspire you.

Hardcover: 128 pages

Publisher: Search Press (September 1 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1844484521

ISBN-13: 978-1844484522

Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.6 x 11.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 2 pounds