Billy Showell's Botanical painting in watercolour

Author

• Showell's, Billy

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Kent: Search Press, 2017

Language

English

ISBN

9781844484515

Series

Subject(s)

• FLOWERS IN ART
• WATERCOLOR PAINTING-TECHNIQUE

Notes

. . Index: p. 191-192

Abstract

Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this inspiring and indispensable guide for botanical artists, she reveals the materials, methods and techniques she uses to attain her stunningly beautiful portraits of flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is expert guidance on tools and materials, working from life, observation, and drawing and painting techniques, as well as detailed sections on pattern, texture, and colour and colour mixing. With numerous step-by-step studies, close-up photographs and examples of Billy's exquisite paintings, this book is not only packed full of invaluable advice and information but also a visually stunning showcase for the work of this amazing artist.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

192 p.

Dimension

26 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Materials --
Getting started --
Working from life --
Observation --
Drawing --
Using a brush --
Painting techniques --
Troubleshooting --
Painting detail --
Adding pattern --
Creating texture --
Painting multi-headed flowers --
Painting from enlarged photographs --
Colour and colour mixing --
Composition --
Stretching and finishing.

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	00365/18	751.422434 Sho B	Library - 7th Floor	Available