From Agapanthus to Water lily, this unique artist's reference provides easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint 50 of today's most popular flowers.- Learn to draw each basic flower shape and then paint a single detailed bloom
- Gain full, practical guidance for painting each flower through clear illustrations, step-by-step instruction, and the essential color palette
- Refer to Jill's beautiful finished paintings for further inspiration
- Use the indispensable introduction to discover basic flower painting materials, techniques and color considerationsThe must-have practical reference that no flower painter can be without!
Author(s): Jill Bays
Edition: 2
Publisher: David & Charles
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 128
Contents
Introduction
your subjects
inspiration and challenge
working outdoors
a word about sketchbooks
how to use this book
Materials
Paper
what type of paper?
watercolour paper
paints
types of paint
qualities of paint
brushes
other equipment
drawing board
palettes
useful accessories
Techniques
brushstrokes
washes
flat wash
graduated wash
wet-into-wet and wet-on-dry washes
flower structures
patterns
leaves and stems
colour
mood and atmosphere
basic palette
natural greens
earth colours
light and shade
tone
The Flowers
Agapanthus
Drawing
Painting an agapanthus
Amaryllis
Drawing
Painting an amaryllis
Anemones
Drawing
Painting anemones
Begonias
Drawing
Painting begonias
Blossoms
Drawing
Painting blossoms
Bluebells
Drawing
Painting bluebells
Bougainvilleas
Drawing
Painting a bougainvillea
Buttercups
Drawing
Painting buttercups
Camellias
Drawing
Painting a camellia
Cardoons
Drawing
Painting a cardoon
Carnations
Drawing
Painting a carnation
Chinese lanterns
Drawing
Painting a Chinese lantern
Chrysanthemums
Drawing
Painting chrysanthemums
Clivias
Drawing
Painting clivias
Cyclamens
Drawing
Painting a cyclamen
Daffodils
Drawing
Painting a daffodil
Dahlias
Drawing
Painting a dahlia
Daisies
Drawing
Painting a daisy
Day lilies
Drawing
Painting a day lily
Foxgloves
Drawing
Painting a foxglove
Fuchsias
Drawing
Painting fuchsias
Geraniums
Drawing
Painting geraniums
Gladioli
Drawing
Painting gladioli
Hellebores
Drawing
Painting a hellebore
Hibiscuses
Drawing
Painting a hibiscus
Honeysuckles
Drawing
Painting a honeysuckle
Hyacinths
Drawing
Painting a hyacinth
Hydrangeas
Drawing
Painting a hydrangea
Irises
Drawing
Painting an iris
Lilacs
Drawing
Painting a lilac
Lilies
Drawing
Painting lilies
Lupins
Drawing
Painting lupins
Magnolias
Drawing
Painting magnolias
Nasturtiums
Drawing
Painting nasturtiums
Orchids
Drawing
Painting an orchid
Pansies
Drawing
Painting a pansy
Peonies
Drawing
Painting a peony
Poinsettias
Drawing
Painting a poinsettia
Poppies
Drawing
Painting poppies
Primroses
Drawing
Painting primroses
Red hot pokers
Drawing
Painting a red hot poker
Rhododendrons
Drawing
Painting rhododendrons
Romneyas
Drawing
Painting romneyas
Roses
Drawing
Painting a rose
Snapdragons
Drawing
Painting snapdragons
Snowdrops
Drawing
Painting snowdrops
Sunflowers
Drawing
Painting a sunflower
Sweet peas
Drawing
Painting a sweet pea
Tulips
Drawing
Painting a tulip
Water lilies
Drawing
Painting a water lily
Closing thoughts
Index
