Watercolour Flowers for the Absolute Beginner

Fiona Peart

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Search Press Ltd
30 April 2023

Art & Architecture; Painting & paintings; Watercolours; Painting & art manuals

Series: Absolute Beginner Art

Flowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour?

Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists – or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects. A range of flowers are included, from hydrangeas to camellias to hellebores.

Fiona's clear, down-to-earth and friendly instructions encourage the reader to try different styles, while the 21 full-size, traceable outlines included mean that even those who don't wish to draw can get started quickly and simply, following the instructions provided.

In the best-selling Absolute Beginner series, this book is suitable for absolutely anyone who wants to take their painting skills further and become an accomplished flower artist.

By: Fiona Peart
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 596g
ISBN: 9781800920149
ISBN 10: 1800920148
Series: Absolute Beginner Art
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 30 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 6 Materials 8 Getting started 14 Greeting card – step–by–step 24, Daffodils in Spotty Mug – step–by–step 34 Colour and tone 38 Sweet Mock Orange – step–by–step 54 More ideas and techniques 62 Majestic Magnolia – step–by–step 72 Finding your own way 82 Camellias – step–by–step 96 Creating movement 106 Blue Hydrangea – step–by–step 118 Index 144

Fiona Peart is a professional artist and fully qualified art tutor, specializing in watercolour and drawing techniques. She runs popular workshops, gives talks and presentations to various art groups, and also demonstrates at art shows and exhibitions throughout the UK. She writes regularly for The Artist and Leisure Painter magazines, as well as contributing articles and features to national magazines, and has produced several DVDs on watercolour and coloured pencils. For more information visit www.fionapeart.com

Reviews for Watercolour Flowers for the Absolute Beginner

"BOOKLIST April 15 issue ""True to its title, this is a complete course in painting watercolor flowers for anyone who is inspired or curious about giving it a try, but who may be intimidated by a lack of experience or skill. Lifelong painter Peart, who specializes in teaching art to adults, sets an encouraging tone with friendly, down-to-earth advice and instruction. Included are 20 full-size traceable outlines, so even readers without drawing skills can jump right in. A list of essential supplies is provided, along with step-by-step instructions for quick projects, including bookmarks and greeting cards. The author starts with the basics, gradually introducing more advanced skills, like adding depth, backgrounds, light, tone, and texture to paintings. Over 300 full-color illustrations provide inspiration and clear guidance. This is sure to be a practical and popular addition to hobby and crafts collections. While targeted to the absolute beginner, there are enough advanced techniques here to make it a useful resource for artists at a variety of skill levels"". — Jane Harper"