{"product_id":"experimental-flowers-in-watercolour-isbn-9781906388775","title":"Experimental Flowers in Watercolour","description":"Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she really pushes the boundaries of watercolour, showing how to paint a stunning range of flowers throughout the seasons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone loves to paint flowers in spring and summer but Ann inspires you to paint dramatic seedheads, foliage, fruit and berries in winter, as well as the more traditional flowers and blossoms. She also demonstrates how to create exciting textures by using collage materials like glitter, sequins, salt and gold paint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivided by seasons into four sections, \u003ci\u003eExperimental Flowers in Watercolour \u003c\/i\u003eis\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ea practical and inspirational book aimed at the more experienced flower painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level.Introduction    6\u003cbr\u003eExperimental flowers in watercolour    8\u003cbr\u003ePaint experiments and colour doodles    10\u003cbr\u003eWatercolour and mixed media    12\u003cbr\u003eSurface textures    14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring    16\u003cbr\u003eExploratory sketches    18\u003cbr\u003eFinding inspiration    20\u003cbr\u003eGetting started    22\u003cbr\u003ePlaying with ideas    24\u003cbr\u003eBackground    26\u003cbr\u003eA fresh look at composition    28\u003cbr\u003eCreative mark making    30 \u003cbr\u003eChallenging yellows    32 \u003cbr\u003eUsing the white of the paper    34\u003cbr\u003eWorking spontaneously    36\u003cbr\u003eExploring watercolour    38 \u003cbr\u003eExperimenting with shapes    40 \u003cbr\u003eCapturing the essence    42\u003cbr\u003eChoosing a format    44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummer    46\u003cbr\u003eExploring a theme    48 \u003cbr\u003eBeing original    52\u003cbr\u003eExpressive leaves    54\u003cbr\u003eInterpreting your subject    56\u003cbr\u003eAvoiding the literal    58\u003cbr\u003eStarting with collage    60\u003cbr\u003eChoosing your subject    62\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping ideas    64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving on    66\u003cbr\u003eTelling a story    68\u003cbr\u003eThe decorative approach    70\u003cbr\u003eWorking from life    72\u003cbr\u003eCreating drama    74\u003cbr\u003eEmphasis and echoes    76\u003cbr\u003eLooking for abstract qualities    78\u003cbr\u003eExperimental flower centres    80\u003cbr\u003eUsing paper collage    82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn and Winter    84\u003cbr\u003eVibrant colour    86\u003cbr\u003eSparkling light    87\u003cbr\u003ePaint textures    88\u003cbr\u003eLeaving something to the imagination    90\u003cbr\u003eFinding your own style    92\u003cbr\u003eHedgerow tangles    94\u003cbr\u003eTorn and cut paper edges    96\u003cbr\u003eWorking creatively    98\u003cbr\u003eShapes and pattern    100\u003cbr\u003eUsing a restrained palette    102\u003cbr\u003eColoured drawings    103\u003cbr\u003eTonal values    104\u003cbr\u003eWorking with gesso     106\u003cbr\u003eWinter skeletons    108\u003cbr\u003eFinding a fresh approach    110\u003cbr\u003eFood for thought    112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowers in the landscape    114\u003cbr\u003eIndex    127Ann Blockley is a well-known watercolourist with an international reputation. She is a member of the RI (Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour) and the author of seven bestselling practical art books, including \u003ci\u003eExperimental Flowers in Watercolour\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eExperimental Landscapes in Watercolour\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Batsford. Ann runs her own very popular watercolour courses, teaches at international workshops, has made three DVDs of her painting techniques and regularly writes for\u003ci\u003e The Artist \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. She lives in Devon.","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300591227109,"sku":"NP9781906388775","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/1127f3f3-2ed1-4042-a63a-ad530168cefe_31522f48-991d-4d28-9087-7a500ec55673.jpg?v=1767856335","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/experimental-flowers-in-watercolour-isbn-9781906388775","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}