Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour
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Botanical painting made easy in watercolour
Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of botanical painting. Suitable for artists of all levels, this book offers expert guidance and step-by-step studies to help readers develop their skills. Billy's playful yet accurate botanical portraits are a feast for the eyes, and her techniques for working with texture, pattern, and color are invaluable. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of botanical painting.
Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour
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ISBN: 9781844484515
Authors:
Billy Showell
Publisher: Search Press
Date of Publication: 2016-06-20
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Art Books Monographs,
Crafts,
Drawing,
Photography,
Animals,
Biology,
Natural History,
Environment
Goodreads rating: 4.76
(rated by 128 readers)
Description
Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.
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