Adelene Fletcher

Una guía ilustrada a todo color para pintar 50 flores populares. Ofrece al acuarelista información floral específica y fácil de seguir. Incluye fotografías, detalles e instrucciones para captar la esencia de cada flor, junto con información completa sobre las técnicas adecuadas y las mezclas de color a utilizar. Magníficas fotografías a todo color de la acuarela final muestran la profundidad y variedad de los retratos florales del libro, desde la lujosa magnolia hasta el vibrante girasol. Enseña las técnicas esenciales para crear una estructura y forma realistas observando las pautas de luz y sombra en los pétalos y el follaje.

Trees have inspired artists for generations. This unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant specific information on how to paint a wonderful selection of the most popular species of trees. This book begins with a description of the materials vital to successful watercolour tree painting. The main part is an illustrated directory of twenty five trees, from Acer to Zelkova. Step-by-step sequences show how to paint each one in a fresh, lively style with all the essential details of shape and form beautifully captured. The author explores the overall shapes and masses of branches and leaves, outlines in full foliage, winter trees, branch and twig details, and presents stunning leaf and flower portraits shimmering with life. A source of inspiration, as well as a manual of techniques, this book is a must-have for every tree painter.

From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint, in a crisp and natural style, over 50 of the most popular species of flowers. It includes step-by-step photographs, details, and instructions on capturing the individual essence of the flower, together with comprehensive information on the appropriate techniques and colour mixes to use. Glorious full-colour photographs of the finished watercolour show the depth and variety of the plant portraits, from the exquisitely executed passion flower to the bold luminosity of the oriental poppy. This book teaches the essential skills of creating realistic structure and form by close observation of the pattern of light and shade on petals and foliage. Watercolour is the most popular medium and flowers are amongst the most popular painting subjects. Techniques and colour mixes are simply explained using over 400 illustrations and over 50 flowers are featured.