For many years a tutor for Sketching Party Holidays, Joy gives her aesthetic impressions, her approach to the various challenges and her rapport with the wildlife encountered in the New Forest.Tree magic – the New Forest, it is all there. Colour, shape and form, textures and excitement, all waiting for pen, pencil or paint and a discerning eye and enthusiasm! Primarily this book is about watercolour but it also shows all the different directions into which I was led both in subject matter and media.
Now every artist can learn directly from the modern masters. This book shows painters how to create
great artwork through great composition - using advice and examples from 27 of the world's best
living painters. Readers will find: Paintings and inspirational advice from such renowned artists as
Albert Handel, Daniel Greene, Bill James and Clark Mitchell Sketches, diagrams, line drawings, and
schematics that break down the basics of composition and show how artists think as they create Nine
demonstrations - by nine different artists - that encompass a variety of subject matter and mediums.
Follow artist and art instructor Julie Askew's journey around our diverse planet through her beautiful sketches and paintings, depicted here along with notes from the artist
herself. This stunning book features over 200 of her works, showing how she has used her extensive travels and her love of the natural world as her inspiration. From dramatic African
landscapes, to India's magnificent wildlife, and on to portraits of Indonesian traditional dress, the range of subjects is immense.Her comments and remarks combine artistic tips and
diary extracts charting her voyage, thus offering a rare insight into an artist's mind. This beautiful book is perfect for those wishing to see how Julie has tackled her vast range of
themes, and who would like to benefit from her tips and experience. It's also great for those who are simply admirers of these gorgeous artworks.
Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings, Billy's compositions are given a more contemporary twist, combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book, 40 flower portraits are presented, arranged in alphabetical order, each one accompanied by small studies, details, step-by-step instructions and the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials and equipment needed and the main techniques used, including wet-into-wet, colour blending, lifting out, layering glazes, dry brushing and colour mixing, and at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition and discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint, or simply love flowers, this book will delight and inspire you.
About the Author
Billy Showell graduated from St Martins School of Art with a B.A. in fashion design, but was irresistably drawn to painting and illustration. In 1993 she set course for a
career as an artist and now paints, illustrates and teaches botanical painting at her studio and art clubs in the UK, USA and Australia. She lives in Tunbridge Wells, UK with her
husband and two sons. Billy has been awarded five Certificates of Botanical Merit from the Society of Botanical Artists and her first book on watercolour flower portraits has
been hugely successful in the UK and abroad. Billy's paintings are collected by her followers the world over and many are available as limited edition prints.
Review from The Artist October 2010 Issue
Lavishly and colourfully illustrated from start to finish, this book is a feast for the eyes. Its the third book by watercolour artist Billy Showell and in it she explains how she
produces her detailed watercolour flower paintings with their unique, contemporary edge. Approaching her subjects with the same level of accuracy as botanical artists, Billys
flowers are meticulous and realistic, but infused with her distinctive sense of design to give them a modern twist. She says that, for her, achieving the right design and
composition are as important as attaining the true colours and shapes of every individual flower. The first part of this book gives information on materials and equipment
needed, as well as clear instructions on the main techniques used, including wet-in-wet, laying glazes, dry brushing, lifting out, using body colour, masking and creating texture
and pattern. There are details on colour mixing and on how to get the best out of brushes as well as insights into composition ideas and on keeping a sketchbook. Then,
arranged in alphabetical order, are detailed step-by-step instructions showing how to paint 40 specific flower portraits, each accompanied by small studies, first drawing stages,
methods of applying paint and a colour swatch illustrating the palette and paint mixes used for the finished work. If you are a Billy Showell fan - and she has many throughout
the world - then you will need no further recommendation. If you are new to her work, you will be delighted at the clarity of instruction, the delicacy and vibrancy of the
paintings, and the invaluable advice and inspiration this book offers.
Susie Hodge
Set of four 120ml tubes of high quality Chroma A2 student acrylic paints in attractive low gloss colours. Includes titanium white, cadmium red, ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow. A2 student paints provide the best possible value for the serious student developing their painting skills, A2® builds confidence and experience in paint handling, by working like an artists' quality paint. They have the same brilliance and clarity as professional acrylics and the same body and consistency but the use of student grade pigments ensures an affordable product while you are developing your painting skills.
As the interest in non-representational art grows and artists become more adventurous, this important book helps the reader make the move towards abstract art through the
use of colour - the hallmark of Claire Harrigan's work in mixed media. Fantastically illustrated throughout and with sound technical advice, the book covers: Understanding
Abstract Art: concepts and influences; Beginnings: inspiration, starting points and preliminary work; Varied subject matter: still life, flowers, buildings and figures with details on how
they evolved from the original inspiration; Basic Design: composition and the importance of structure; Surface and Colour: create mood, harmonies, contrast and tone; plus
combining texture with techniques and colour; Considering and choosing different media: characteristics of acrylic, gouache, watercolour, oil, pastel and collage; and Mixed Media:
the painting process of specific paintings, the compatibility of different media, both technically and visually; It also uncovers: Visual Impact: a look at, and discussion of, various
examples; Analysis and selection: the process of abstraction and semi-abstraction may involve analysis, simplification, distortion or exaggeration as well as an emphasis on
elements such as line, shape and colour, all demonstrated in different paintings; A step-by-step look at Claire Harrigan's paintings; and, Pure Abstraction: a look at paintings
without any evidence of the initial subject matter or inspiration.
Whether you want to purely abstract your ideas, thoughts and feelings into colour and mood, or whether you want to base your pictures on subjects that interest you, such
as landscapes, flowers, or music, you will find much to guide and fascinate you here. Rolina van Vliet is an enthusiastic teacher, and she offers a brilliant insight into what makes
good paintings, with 50 stunning projects, each accompanied by expert tips and a full palette of exciting and fun techniques. With help on what materials to use and how to use
them, she includes many photographs illustrating different ways to create smooth, textured, collaged, vibrant, powerful and atmospheric abstract art. Beginners will love the way
Rolina encourages experimentation - there are no rules, and more experienced artists will find much here to inspire them.
Painting Landscapes in Oils
Realism in landscape painting is the goal of many fine artists and leisure-time painters. This book
shows how to achieve that goal by using the right colours, values and textures to express near,
middle and great distance. It includes demonstrations for all seasons: winter, spring, summer and
autumn.
This book looks at artists using acrylic's potential to create unique styles, addressing methods and techniques for finding your own voice in the medium. It presents a variety of successful acrylic painters, each using acrylic in unique ways to create their own original styles. By looking at how other artists find ideas along with the book's 29 step-by-step demonstrations, readers will be able to explore ways of personalising their own art.
Acrylic Landscapes in a Weekend will have you painting in no time, with eight cleverly-constructed projects that can each be completed in just one weekend. You can discover
the unique versatility and accessibility of acrylic painting - they can be used as watercolours on paper and as oil on canvas. Each of the projects features simple yet ingenious
exercises to try on Saturday, and full step-by-step instructions for painting a finished picture on Sunday. It includes an insight into artist's materials, hot tips and gallery exercises
to take things further. Versatile and inexpensive, acrylics are increasingly popular and "Acrylic Landscapes in a Weekend" is perfect for both beginners and improvers.
Merle Rosen offers dozens of tips and techniques for artists who want to add layers and variety to their paintings in this DVD-version of the artistsnetwork.tv workshop.You'll
learn how to create your own stamps using recycled materials, incorporate printmaking into your painting, mix different gels and paints for special effects, and use common
household items for mark making.
This is a practical and inspiring guide for all acrylics enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. There is helpful general advice on which materials to
choose, and then three high profile artists share their expertise, tips and techniques. Wendy Jelbert explains the basics of painting with acrylics and gives advice on useful
techniques and the effects they can create. David Hyde writes on painting landscapes with acrylics, from composing landscapes and choosing colours to creating depth and
painting different seasons. Carole Massey shares her flower painting expertise with advice on flower colours, drawing flowers, composing flower paintings and using tone.
Finally Wendy Jelbert explores further creative techniques for painting with acrylics and shows how these can be applied in paintings. There are ten easy to follow step-by-
step demonstrations with clear photographs and helpful instructions, and many inspirational paintings for readers to admire.