Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

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Elevate your botanical art with this comprehensive and visually-breathtaking guide by respected artist Billy Showell. Here, Billy reveals the secrets behind her incredibly lifelike portraits of flowers, fruit, and vegetables.Whether you are an aspiring illustrator or an experienced painter, this book serves as both an indispensable technical manual and a stunning gallery of inspiration.Learn how to combine traditional botanical accuracy with a fresh, playful, and modern aestheticMaster the fine art of re-creating intricate surface details, from the velvet of a petal to the waxy sheen of fruitDive into detailed sections on observing and mixing colours to achieve perfect, vibrant hues every timeGain confidence in your observational skills with Billy’s expert guidance on drawing and painting directly from live specimensClear how-to sections cover everything from initial sketches to the final delicate brushstrokes.This guide simplifies complex subjects through step-by-step studies and close-up photography. You’ll learn the secrets of modern composition and fine-detail techniques, providing everything you need to create stunning, professional-grade botanical portraits.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2016-03-18
Mått231 x 251 x 23 mm
Vikt1 022 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
FörlagSearch Press Ltd
ISBN9781844484515

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Billy Showell graduated from St Martins School of Art with a B.A. in fashion design, but was irresistibly drawn to painting and illustration. She is now a renowned botanical fine artist and tutor. Billy works from her studio in Kent and teaches via her online school of botanical art. She also travels to teach throughout the UK, the USA and Australia.Billy has been awarded many awards for botanical excellence from the Society of Botanical Artists; a gold medal from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh; and a Royal Horticultural Society silver-gilt medal. She has written and illustrated four best-selling practical art books which have been translated into many languages. Billy's paintings are collected by her followers the world over and held in many prestigious botanical collections. Visit her website www.billyshowell.com.

Dec 2016Billy Showell has written a number of books on flower painting but these have so far concentrated on the less formal flower portrait. Where this one differs is that is approaches it entirely from the technical side. You'll look in vain for specific examples. As well as avoiding repeating what has already been said, this method fills the inevitable void left by the specimen-led way of working. It is not, however, a primer in flower painting. For all the attention given to negative shapes, brushwork and colour mixing, this is not a book for the complete beginner. In order to tackle the discipline of botanical illustration, you need to be competent and confident with your style and your materials. Informative, practical and rewarding, this meets a long-felt need.