Product Description

This practical and inspirational guide, in a handy sketchbook format, is aimed at the practised beginner and shows how to paint successful flowers in watercolours in just 30 minutes - ideal for the busy amateur artist. Many people think they don't have enough time to paint, but in this attractive guide Trevor Waugh encourages quick and simple learning. By working with just a few materials and focusing on just the key techniques it is possible to achieve successful, delicate paintings of flowers in no more than half an hour. And for those artists who already have a little painting experience, learning to work more quickly enables them to free up their style and paint more spontaneously. All the key topics are covered, from watercolour techniques, colour and tone to learning about flower shapes, foliage, patterns and textures. There are also practical projects and step-by-step demonstrations as well as helpful tips and checklists.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36347 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 96 pages

About the Author
Trevor Waugh is an established, popular painter who runs very successful painting workshops and holidays. He is a demonstrator for Daler-Rowney and author of three other painting books with Collins. His work is also well known in the form of greeting cards and prints.

Customer Reviews

Flower painting
These are a great little range of books with lots of hints and tips to try.
They are smnall enough to carry in my painting set to use on location, and are easy to reference - I have several of them and have used them all for different situations and mediums.