Colours of Nature

Botanical Paint

Sandrine Maugy, Roy Lancaster

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Miscellaneous
01 May 2013

Art & Architecture; Watercolours; Botanical art; Painting & art manuals; Bargains

Colours of Nature is the perfect companion for anyone who is puzzled by the seemingly unpredictable behaviour of the paints on their palette, as well as those who would like their watercolour paintings to look fresher and livelier. The author has tested more than 150 artists' watercolour paints from six manufacturers, and the results of this exhaustive testing are not only included here but also analysed, with the best colours recommended in a palette section. Throughout this beautifully illustrated book, Sandrine Maugy guides the reader through a world of colours and exquisite flowers and fruit, explaining simple concepts and more advanced colour-mixing theory while exploring the serendipity and beauty of wet-in-wet watercolour painting. Her 'Harmonic Shadows' theory creates a link between tone and colour, making both work in harmony for better form and purer colours.

By: Sandrine Maugy
Foreword by: Roy Lancaster
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.066kg
ISBN: 9780709093725
ISBN 10: 0709093721
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 01 May 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Includes detailed examples of techniques with eight tutorials Illustrated throughout with the author's beautiful paintings Explores colour mixing in depth, covering both beginner and advanced levels Essential reference book for all artists, amateur and professional alike, regardless of their level of expertise or painting style Written by a renowned botanical artist Foreword by famous plantsman Roy Lancaster

Sandrine Maugy is a botanical artist and writer. She is a member of the Society of Botanical Artists and the Society of Floral Painters and was awarded a Silver Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society for her paintings of A Plantman's Garden. She paints to commission and for exhibitions, with paintings in collections in Europe, Australia and the United States. Sandrine teaches for the London Art College and for the Society of Botanical Artists' Diploma, as well as at West Dean College. She has students from all over the world and is well known in botanical, artistic and horticultural circles for her articles in Artists & Illustrators Magazine, of which she has written more than forty to date. Her painting style is characterised by pure, vibrant colours and dramatic light, which give this traditional style a contemporary twist.