Absolute Beginner Art Watercolour Flowers for the

If you have ever wanted to learn to paint flowers, but lacked the confidence to start, then Watercolour Flowers for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you. Expert artist and teacher Fiona Peart helps you to take your first steps with watercolour, showing you step-by-step how to produce modern, lively and colourful artworks using this exciting medium. Build the essential skills you need to paint a range of gorgeous flowers, then move on to find out how to add depth, soft backgrounds, light and texture to your artwork. Easy-to-follow techniques. 6 varied projects in simple steps. 21 full-size traceable outlines included – no drawing skills required! Includes a wealth of finished paintings to provide ideas and inspiration. Packed with easy-to-follow techniques, quick exercises and 20 outlines – there’s no need to draw anything. From the best-selling Absolute Beginner Art series. "True to its title, this is a complete course in painting watercolor flowers for anyone who is inspired or curious about giving it a try, but who may be intimidated by a lack of experience or skill" – BOOKLIST Expert artist and teacher Fiona Peart helps you to take your first steps with watercolour, showing you step-by-step how to produce modern, lively and colourful artworks using this exciting medium. Build the essential skills you need to paint a range of gorgeous flowers, then move on to find out how to add depth, soft backgrounds, light and texture to your artwork. Easy-to-follow techniques 21 outlines included – no drawing skills required! 6 varied projects in simple steps Includes a wealth of finished paintings to provide ideas and inspiration. This book is suitable for absolutely everybody who wants to take their painting skills further and become an accomplished flower artist. "This is a practical guide for beginning watercolor painters who want to learn, improve, and apply their techniques. A solid addition to arts and crafts collections." – LIBRARY JOURNAL

Flowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour? Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists – or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects. A range of flowers are included, from hydrangeas to camellias to hellebores. Fiona's clear, down-to-earth and friendly instructions encourage the reader to try different styles, while the 21 full-size, traceable outlines included mean that even those who don't wish to draw can get started quickly and simply, following the instructions provided. In the best-selling Absolute Beginner series, this book is suitable for absolutely anyone who wants to take their painting skills further and become an accomplished flower artist.