Painting Flowers with Impact: In Watercolour

Painting Flowers with Impact: In Watercolour

by JulieCollins (Author)

Synopsis

This highly inspirational yet practical guide to flower painting provides a unique opportunity to discover the approaches and techniques used by acclaimed artist Julie Collins in her strikingly beautiful, contemporary work. Julie guides the reader through the materials she uses as well as her colour mixing and compositional techniques, giving a unique insight into the workings behind her creative process. She then explores in detail the techniques she uses to put her ideas down on paper with such success - clear explantion is accompanied throughout by step demonstrations, exercises and a stunning collection of finished artworks. She then moves on to explore advanced techniques such as painting abstracts and white flowers, as well as a rare insight into vellum work and the incredible levels of detail this can produce.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 29 Apr 2005

ISBN 10: 0715317881
ISBN 13: 9780715317884

Author Bio
Since graduating with a degree in Fine Art from the University of Reading, Julie Collins has taught watercolour techniques in classes, travelled Europe extensively and written regularly for The Artist magazine. She has had her work displayed at international exhibitions including the Society of Botanical Artists, London. She lives in Farnham, Surrey.