If you want to take flower painting seriously, this is one of the best introductions you could wish for. The book begins with an extensive introduction to botanical painting, including the materials you will need & how to choose your subject as well as composition, drawing & the use of colour. This & the Six Stages of Painting that follow are far more than the usual preliminary remarks & are, in fact, some of the main meat of the book. By doing things this way, Michael only has to give you one set of demonstrations instead of 26, leaving the rest of the book free to concentrate on information specific to each plant rather than endless repetition. Each species is thus dealt with in two double-page spreads. The first will show you details of the flowers, leaves & stems & also a drawing of the whole plant. The second spread contains the painting instructions & the finished work side by side. This unusual approach works well in conjunction with the introductory sections & means that you are presented with all the information you need both efficiently & concisely. Many books on botanical illustration (the rather scientific art of flower painting) can bog you down in detail, but Michael Lakin has found a neat & innovative way round this that will make learning a pleasure. Book: Search Press
- Hardback
- 144 pages
- Colour throughout Author: Michael Lakin ISBN: 9781844485628


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If you want to take flower painting seriously, this is one of the best introductions you could wish for setting you on your way to learn some of the more advanced skills in botanical painting. Michael's first demonstration goes though how to paint a Nymphaea (Water Lilly) progressing onto a Galanthus (Snowdrop), using his simple step-by-step six stage technique. Starting with the first thin wash, he gradually grades the colour & then builds up tone & form with stronger colours to create a three dimensional effect. He uses darker tones to give shadows to the parts of the flower that crossover, & then harmonises the colours of the flower & leaves to catch the reflected light. Then he adds detail & tidies up uneven edges using a flat brush, & brings the whole subject together with a final thin wash using transparent colours to catch the light. There's also an extra feature where Michael Lakin demonstrates how to add depth & detail on tubular flowers. DVD: 95 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Author: Michael Lakin Tape Length: 77 mins ...

Terry shows you how to successfully create natural looking watercolour landscapes every time with his exciting range of brushes.that he designed in his studio for artists of all abilities. You will learn, by following a number of demonstrations, how easy it can be to create trees, foliage an attractive landscapes. Terry will encourage & inspire your own creativity whilst showing you techniques that will lead to success every time
- you'll be amazed at what you can achieve. DVD: 57 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Medium: 1 Subject: 2 Author: Terry Harrison Tape Length: 55 mins
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On location at Marwell Zoo, Pip Mc Garry visits the Meerkat enclosure, where he demonstrates how to compose a quick sketch using live models! Continuing his search for a subject, Pip meets the keeper of the rhino area who introduces him to Kiri, a willing participant for Pip's first painting. Using oils, Pip explains how to begin painting & what to consider when painting wildlife. Finishing a painting of two giraffes which he had previously painted, Pip introduces backgrounds, explaining why he leaves them until after the main picture has been completed. This valuable resource contains everything you need to know about painting a successful wildlife picture, a joy to watch! DVD: 65mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Subject: 1 Medium: 2 Author: Pip Mc Garry Tape Length: 65 mins ...

Light makes fruit shine, crystal glimmer & flowers dance. It brings life to your paintings with exquisite texture & radiant colour. This book takes the mystery out of painting the glorious effects of light-from maximizing the drama in your still life set-up, to painting shadows that glow, to achieving a wonderful range of textures, step by step. The impressive, highly realistic effects inside may look complex, but the techniques behind them are actually very straight forward-and eliminating the hassle of working with messy masking fluid. You can use the same simple approach for any subject, for results that really shine Book: Northlight pages 128 hard back Author: Jane Freeman ISBN: 9781581808735 ...

The complete 7 part TV series on DVD! In this series, Hazel Soan aims to liberate the artist in all of us, encouraging us to pick up a sketch book, she says "I hope this new series will get lots of people sketching & painting as part of their everyday lives. If suddenly their immediate landscape comes alive to them & they see colours & shapes they never noticed before, I will be very happy" Part 1

Includes:: Southwold, The Grand Union Canal & The Chilterns, the Norfolk Coast & The Norfolk Broads Part 2

Includes:: Stour Valley & Constable Country, Ely & Newmarket & Cambridge Hazel's enthusiam for colour, light & watercolour will have you noticing shapes & colours you've never seen before. DVD: 175 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Medium: 1 Author: Hazel Soan Tape Length: 175 mins Subject: 2 Subject: 13 Subject: 15 Subject: 1



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An attractive way to store your art! Craftsman made in England to the highest possibly quality, design & attention to detail. This solid beech plan chest contains 6 drawers mounted on ball bearing runners for a long life. Each chest is finished with a satin lacquer for durability. All drawers feature a back strip to prevent paper from being 'lost' down the back of the cabinet. Elegant hand turned knobs finish off this beautiful piece of furniture. This item is supplied assembled.
Size: 1350 x 950 x 780mm high Weight approx 70kg. All draws have an extra 10mm on each side to allow for a little movement. Please allow up to 16 weeks for delivery. Due to the size of these items they must be drop-shipped from the supplier. As a result, postage must be charged at cost. Please call for more details. (UK mainland delivery only)
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An attractive way to store your art! Craftsman made in England to the highest possibly quality, design & attention to detail. This solid beech plan chest contains 6 drawers mounted on ball bearing runners for a long life. Each chest is finished with a satin lacquer for durability. All drawers feature a back strip to prevent paper from being 'lost' down the back of the cabinet. Elegant hand turned knobs finish off this beautiful piece of furniture. This item is supplied assembled.
Size: 990 x 705 x 780mm high Weight approx 50kg. All draws have an extra 10mm on each side to allow for a little movement. Please allow up to 16 weeks for delivery. Due to the size of these items they must be drop-shipped from the supplier. As a result, postage must be charged at cost. Please call for more details. (UK mainland delivery only)
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An attractive way to store your art! Craftsman made in England to the highest possibly quality, design & attention to detail. This solid beech plan chest contains 6 drawers mounted on ball bearing runners for a long life. Each chest is finished with a satin lacquer for durability. All drawers feature a back strip to prevent paper from being 'lost' down the back of the cabinet. Elegant hand turned knobs finish off this beautiful piece of furniture. This item is supplied assembled.
Size: 765 x 520 x 780mm high Weight approx 30kg. All draws have an extra 10mm on each side to allow for a little movement. Please allow up to 16 weeks for delivery. Due to the size of these items they must be drop-shipped from the supplier. As a result, postage must be charged at cost. Please call for more details. (UK mainland delivery only)
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Perfect for cutting paper & card, this A4 trimmer has precise cutting in both directions & simple operation. -

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