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 arrangements12 full-length demonstrations take you from first sketch to final brushstrokeIllustrates step-by-step watercolor techniques for achieving luscious color, complementary backgrounds and dramatic, up-close compositionsPlus 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
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 arrangements12 full-length demonstrations take you from first sketch to final brushstrokeIllustrates step-by-step watercolor techniques for achieving luscious color, complementary backgrounds and dramatic, up-close compositionsPlus 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
Imprint | North Light Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2007 |
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Authors | Mary Backer |
Format | Electronic book text |
Pages | 131 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4403-1801-6 |
Barcode | 9781440318016 |
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LSN | 1-4403-1801-8 |