ISBN 9781800921207
Publisher Search Press
Format BC Paperback Matt laminate cover
Dimensions 216mm x 280mm
Page Extent 112
Pub Date October 2023

Description

Successful flower paintings in 7 quick and easy watercolour stages with 50 to pick from, you'll find your perfect match; whatever your painting experience.

Learn to paint 50 vibrant watercolour flowers in seven simple stages, with award-winning artist Penny Brown.

Paint 50: Watercolour Flowers is the second title in a new beginner-friendly 'how-to-paint' series, following the same step-by-step formula as the mega-selling How to Draw series. This book focuses on a range of flowers, from rambling roses to elaborate orchids. This clear, large-format book covers classic cottage garden favourites to exciting exotics, ensuring that you're sure to find your favourite.

The book will teach you how to paint over the course of 50 simple watercolour projects. Each can be completed in just 7 simple steps from initial line drawing to finished creation, using a small selection of colours and a handful of easy-to-follow watercolour techniques. Whether you want to create a hand-painted card, decorate your wall or maybe you simply want to learn the relaxing art of painting with watercolours, with 50 motifs to choose from, you’ll easily find something to inspire you.

No prior knowledge of watercolour techniques needed. This book contains a short list of tools and materials needed to get started and a clear and informative guide to the basic techniques needed to paint this varied collection of flowers.

No drawing skills required. The line drawings are provided at full size, ready to copy or trace and all the information on how to do so is also included. The line drawings are also available to download for free from Bookmarked Hub.

Suitable for artists of all levels. With a laser-focus on just the essential colours and techniques, Penny Brown's years of artistic and teaching experience cut through to give you exactly what you need to succeed.

About the Author

Penny Brown is a highly-experienced illustrator and a prize winning botanical artist who works in a variety of media to capture the beauty and complexity of the natural world. She exhibits her botanical paintings and drawings with The Society of Botanical Artists (SBA) in London, Frankfurt and Spain.

Her work has appeared in close to one hundred books, and she has won several awards, including the prestigious President’s Prize at the SBA exhibition. She is also a member of The South West Society of Botanical Artists. Penny's previous titles for Search Press, Botanical Drawing and Draw 100 Flowers have sold over 30,000 copies in total.

Visit her website: www.pennybrownillustrations.com