Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.
Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour
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Author: Showell, Billy
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 693508009585
Details:
Author: Showell, Billy
Brand: Search Press
Color: White
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 12-07-2016
model number: 9781844484515
Part Number: 1844484513
Package Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781844484515
