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Experimental Flowers in Watercolour Ann Blockley

Experimental Flowers in Watercolour By Ann Blockley

Experimental Flowers in Watercolour by Ann Blockley


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Summary

Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept.

Experimental Flowers in Watercolour Summary

Experimental Flowers in Watercolour: Creative techniques for painting flowers and plants by Ann Blockley

Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she really pushes the boundaries of watercolour, showing how to paint a stunning range of flowers throughout the seasons.

Everyone loves to paint flowers in spring and summer but Ann inspires you to paint dramatic seedheads, foliage, fruit and berries in winter, as well as the more traditional flowers and blossoms. She also demonstrates how to create exciting textures by using collage materials like glitter, sequins, salt and gold paint.

Divided by seasons into four sections, Experimental Flowers in Watercolour is a practical and inspirational book aimed at the more experienced flower painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level.

About Ann Blockley

Ann Blockley is a well-known watercolourist with an international reputation. She is a member of the RI (Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour) and the author of seven bestselling practical art books, including Experimental Flowers in Watercolour and Experimental Landscapes in Watercolour, both published by Batsford. Ann runs her own very popular watercolour courses, teaches at international workshops, has made three DVDs of her painting techniques and regularly writes for The Artist magazine. She lives in Devon.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Experimental flowers in watercolour 8
Paint experiments and colour doodles 10
Watercolour and mixed media 12
Surface textures 14

Spring 16
Exploratory sketches 18
Finding inspiration 20
Getting started 22
Playing with ideas 24
Background 26
A fresh look at composition 28
Creative mark making 30
Challenging yellows 32
Using the white of the paper 34
Working spontaneously 36
Exploring watercolour 38
Experimenting with shapes 40
Capturing the essence 42
Choosing a format 44

Summer 46
Exploring a theme 48
Being original 52
Expressive leaves 54
Interpreting your subject 56
Avoiding the literal 58
Starting with collage 60
Choosing your subject 62
Developing ideas 64

Moving on 66
Telling a story 68
The decorative approach 70
Working from life 72
Creating drama 74
Emphasis and echoes 76
Looking for abstract qualities 78
Experimental flower centres 80
Using paper collage 82

Autumn and Winter 84
Vibrant colour 86
Sparkling light 87
Paint textures 88
Leaving something to the imagination 90
Finding your own style 92
Hedgerow tangles 94
Torn and cut paper edges 96
Working creatively 98
Shapes and pattern 100
Using a restrained palette 102
Coloured drawings 103
Tonal values 104
Working with gesso 106
Winter skeletons 108
Finding a fresh approach 110
Food for thought 112

Flowers in the landscape 114
Index 127

Additional information

GOR006427969
9781906388775
1906388776
Experimental Flowers in Watercolour: Creative techniques for painting flowers and plants by Ann Blockley
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pavilion Books
20110623
128
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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