An exciting new approach to flower painting with step-by-step
demonstrations for creating contemporary flower portraits and landscapes
that are truly unique.
This is more than a 'how-to' on flower painting. It is a guide
encouraging artists to explore new and exciting ways to create flower
paintings bursting with individuality and moving towards a contemporary
and impressionist style.
Mixed-media artist Soraya French, well known for her gloriously vibrant
flower paintings, shares the secrets of her work, with expert advice on
all aspects of this endlessly rewarding subject. The book covers:
- Colours, shapes, patterns and textures particular to various
flowers through the seasons, from fresh green foliage in the spring to
rich red and gold hues in the autumn.
- How to incorporate flowers in both still life and landscape
paintings, pictured in woodlands, seascapes, meadows and hedgerows
as well as vases.
- How to assemble the perfect palette for flower painting and how to
mix vibrant secondary colours, subtle tints and natural greens.
- The huge range of painting materials available today, from
traditional watercolour to vividly coloured wax pastels to innovative
textural mediums such as crackle paste and glass bead gel.
- The secrets of good composition and how to lead the eye around a
painting, giving a sense of rhythm and movement while maintaining
unity and harmony.
Packed with exciting new ideas and illustrated with stunning examples of
Soraya's own work, this book will take your flower painting to a new
level and help you find your unique visual voice.
