Product Description

Soon Y. Warren reveals her techniques for painting bold, intense florals. The featured artwork takes the glowing, light-drenched scenes watercolor is known for and elevates them to another level. Here, readers will find: secrets for intensifying color, such as applying yellow underpainting to create a warm glow; popular flower subjects, such as roses, lilies, irises and peonies; techniques for conveying mood using color, contrasts and setting; and a warm and inviting instructional voice. Best of all, artists can't resist the robust, luminous quality of the author's paintings and want to know how she does it.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #495913 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

About the Author
Soon Y. Warren was a featured artist in Splash 8: Watercolor Discoveries and North Light's annual magazine cover contest. She has earned numerous awards, and her work has appeared in several exhibitions.

Customer Reviews

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this watercolor book is amazing, the author has given us a book with all the information needed to begin painting; she even tells you how long certain types and weights of paper need soaking. there are sections on colour mixing, brushes, techniques and alot more; its like a master class within a book the graphics are great and soon ys' paintings are breathtaking this is a very accomplished book for both beginners and the more experienced. well worth buying so when it hits the uk get it you wont be sorry.