The Kew Book of Painting Roses in Watercolour

Learn how to create stunning paintings of roses in watercolour that capture the essential beauty of this much-loved flower. Renowned artist Trevor Waugh explains everything you need to know in order to paint expressive roses in watercolour. He shares his secrets so you too can reproduce the purity, variety and beauty of this much-loved family of flowers. Published in association with Kew Gardens, this beautiful book teaches you how to gather your ideas and build your skills before composing and creating your own stunning paintings. It also showcases images from Kew Gardens and its archives alongside the author's own collection of luminous, inspirational artworks. 4 step-by-step projects to follow Includes information on light, colour and composition Develop your own painting style. Roses have a special place in both art and culture across the world. Published in Association with Kew Gardens, this stunning book teaches you how to capture their character, colour and form in watercolour, and showcases both historical images from the Kew archives and the author's own extensive collection of inspiring paintings. Guided by watercolour artist and rose enthusiast Trevor Waugh, this book begins with clear explanations of essential watercolour techniques followed by a short project that allows the reader to explore the nature of watercolour in a practical way. Particular emphasis is placed on mixing colours cleanly in order to reproduce the purity and variety of this much-loved family of flowers. This is followed by sections on how to gather reference material; how to compose your own paintings; and how to inject your paintings with colour and light. All are accompanied by three further step-by-step projects, each culminating in a stunning painting of your own.

Pagina's: 128, Paperback, Search Press Ltd