Watercolor Flower Artist's Bible
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Watercolor Flower Artist's Bible

An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist

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Watercolor Flower Artist's Bible

An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist

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This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy in the studio, and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginning painters and provides useful tips for more advanced artists.This book is divided into three sections. In the first section, you will find practical advice on choosing the necessary tools and equiopment as well as hints on mixing colors—one of the trickier skills to master until you have learned some of the basic properties of color. Next, the techniques used in watercolor painting are explained in detail, from the most basic like laying washes and reserving highlights to some of the more unusual and exciting methods like wax-resist or spattering paint. Tutorials and more than 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrate how to paint a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, people and still life. Over 180, 000 copies sold worldwide.

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Year
2009
ISBN
9781610583787

Chapter Three
Directory of flowers

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The following section forms an invaluable reference for any watercolor flower artist. Here you will find step-by-step demonstrations for over 190 different flowers, berries, and leaves, with artworks and captions detailing the colors used and important elements of the painting technique. The directory also features the work of a number of respected watercolor flower artists, to inspire and encourage both the novice and experienced watercolorist.
THE RED GARDEN
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Day lily
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Rosa moyesii
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Carnation
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Field poppy
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Fuchsia
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Hollyhock
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Sweet William
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Tulip
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Calceolaria
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Zinnia
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Bottlebrush
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Snapdragon
THE PINK GARDEN
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Chilean bellflower
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Fritillary
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Poinsettia
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Geranium
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Lupin
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Aster
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Gerbera
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Pulsatilla
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Oriental poppy
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Nerine
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Rock rose
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Foxglove
DIRECTORY OF FLOWERS: SELECTOR
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Gladioli
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Alstroemeria
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Camellia
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Everlasting pea
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Rhododendron
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Dahlia
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Rose
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Lily
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Pink
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Red campion
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Cyclamen
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Sweet pea
THE ORANGE GARDEN
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Nasturtium
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Globe buddleia
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Wallflower
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Bird of paradise
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Montbretia
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Black-eyed Susan
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Campsis
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Crown imperial
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African marigold
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Day lily
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Coreopsis
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Iceland poppy
THE YELLOW GARDEN
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Chinese lantern
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Red hot poker
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Chrysanthemum
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Rudbeckia
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Clematis
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Daffodil
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Primrose
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Mahonia
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Buttercup
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Iris
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Achillea
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Jonquil-narcissus
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Sunflower
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Mullein
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Potentilla
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Angel’s trumpet
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Broom
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Sweet mimosa
THE GREEN GARDEN
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Rosa ‘Canary Bird’
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Witch hazel
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Lily of the valley
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Orchid
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Lady’s mantle
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Flowering tobacco
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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Materials and Techniques
  6. Studying Flower Shapes
  7. Directory of Flowers
  8. Index
  9. Credits
  10. Copyright