| Author/Contributor(s): | Showell, Billy |
| Publisher: | Search Press |
| Date: | 2/16/2027 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
From repeating motifs to experimenting with alternative backgrounds, discover how to create your own contemporary watercolour masterpieces, step by step.
In this inspiring, indispensable guide for both budding and experienced botanical artists, best-selling author Billy Showell reveals the materials, painting methods and compositional techniques she uses to create her stunningly unique flower portraits.
Discover:
- Billy’s expert guidance on getting started: choose the right tools and materials, work from life and observe and draw your subjects accurately.
- How to experiment with composition – from playing with backgrounds and positioning to perspective and lighting.
- 4 stunning step-by-step projects exploring Billy's favourite ways to play with composition, all with full-size outlines to trace.
- Galleries of Billy’s award-winning paintings to inspire your own ideas.
- New uses for your botanical paintings, including stationery, cards and more.
With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed with invaluable advice and practical information but is also a sumptuous collection of Billy’s groundbreaking work.