Country Flowers in Watercolour (Collins Learn to Paint)

by Ann Blockley (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.70

  Ann Blockley is well-known for her attractive paintings of flowers and here she explains all the basic techniques for painting this fascinating subject in watercolour. Country flowers are a very appealing subject for many amateur painters and Ann Blockley is an accomplished painter and teacher. In this book there is a large section on the basic methods and techniques needed to paint realistic flowers - how to create texture, mark making and shading. Blockley then shows you how to paint a range of different individual flower forms and how to build up to more complex paintings of flowers in the countryside. There are many practical exercises and step-by-step demonstrations throughout and an inspirational chapter on colour and how to paint effective backgrounds to your flowers.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $13.26

  Ann Blockley is well-known for her attractive paintings of flowers and here she explains all the basic techniques for painting this fascinating subject in watercolour. This informative and appealing book is part of the renowned Collins Learn to Paint series. Country flowers are an accessible, endlessly fascinating subject, and in this wonderful addition to the Collins Learn to Paint series Ann Blockley shows you how to capture them in wonderful watercolours. With this book you will learn the methods and techniques needed to paint realistic flowers -- how to create texture, mark making and shading. Ann Blockley then shows you how to paint a range of different individual flower forms and how to build up to more complex paintings of flowers in the countryside. There are many practical exercises and step-by-step demonstrations throughout and an inspirational chapter on colour and how to paint effective backgrounds to your flowers, making this the essential guide on this subject.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1993

  $4.51

  Flower painting is a particularly popular subject among painters and there is a wealth of styles and methods available to them. This book looks at all aspects of painting cottage garden flowers in watercolour, providing the necessary technical knowledge but also encouraging artists from the start to discover and develop their own individual styles. Both traditional and more innovative techniqes are covered ranging from laying a simple wash to using interesting texture-making processes. Advice is also given on using gouache and colourful watercolour inks.