Kew: The Watercolour Flower Painter's A to Z : An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 50 Popular Flowers

Paint lovely, natural-looking watercolor flowers—from Azalea to Zantedeschia—in this A-Z watercolor painting book featuring plant-specific guidance on how to paint 50+ flowers.
 
Join Adelene Fletcher as she shows you how to paint flowers with realistic structure and form through close observation of light and shade. Her illustrated guide demonstrates useful watercolor techniques for painting 50 popular flower species in a crisp, natural style.
 
For each flower, you’ll find:
• Step-by-step details and instructions on capturing its individual essence
• Comprehensive information on appropriate watercolor techniques and color mixes
• A handy color key to help prepare your watercolor palette
• Full-color photographs of the finished watercolor portrait
• PLUS, tons of other tips and tricks!
 
Admire the exquisitely executed passion flower, or enjoy the bold luminosity of the oriental poppy . . . Whether you’re an avid gardener, new painter, or experienced watercolor artist, this watercolor painting guide will help you capture the beauty of your favorite flowers!

A brand new edition of the bestselling book, endorsed by the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew, by renowned watercolour artist Adelene Fletcher. From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint over 50 of the most popular species of flower in a crisp and natural style. Adelene teaches you the essential skills of creating a realistic structure and form of a flower by close observation of the pattern of light and shade on petals and foliage. Included are 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. Finally, a handy colour key is included for every flower, helping you prepare your palette before delving into your floral portait. If you have never painted flowers before, or have always wanted to capture that specific species on canvas that you've never managed to grow in your own garden, this is the book for you.