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Janet Whittle's Watercolour

Flowers A

An Inspirational step-by-step Guide to Colour and Techniques D

JANET WHITTLE
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Publication May 2011 A
Price AUD $36.99
ISBN 9781844486687
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Format Paperback 292 x 216 mm
Extent 128 pages
Illustrations 300 Colour illustrations C
Imprint Search Press
Publisher Search Press E
Classification Watercolour
BIC CODE/S AFCC, WFA

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Description
Janet Whittle's paintings are characterised by their vibrant colours and imaginative compositions, showcased here in this glorious book in F
which she explains her evocative use of colour and the numerous creative techniques she uses for capturing the beauty of flowers in her
paintings - wet-in-wet, wet-in-dry, negative painting, masking, lifting out, glazing and more. Clear step-by-step projects are included, as
well as many examples of her work, providing ideas and inspiration for novice as well as more experienced artists. O

About The Author R
Janet Whittle is a professional artist and qualified teacher who specialises in flowers and landscapes in watercolour and pastel. She exhibits
regularly at the Westminster Galleries in London, and has also shown her work at the prestigious Mall Galleries and other international M
venues.

Flowers are one of the most popular subjects for painting, sure to appeal to anybody in love with color (which is surely most artists).
Here is a whole book on how to sketch then paint them in watercolour. A

This is a lovely book to look at, and sure to entertain your guests if placed on the coffee table when it is not doing duty as a primer. In
true Search Press tradition the book opens with several pages on what you need, stressing inevitably the importance of choosing the best. T
If you are a total novice I personally recommend trying the hobby out before you commit yourself, but I have never seen this advice
given in any book. However, artists will already own most, if not all, of the items listed, and there are no surprises. I particularly liked the I
pages showing what could be done with each color, the flowers and the effects possible with it and how it looks in a painting where this
color is the focus. I also applaud the useful checklist on what you need to do before you start; this will be of particular interest to O
anybody not used to painting flowers, or painting at all. As usual, the various watercolor effects are covered briefly, and there are some
lovely projects to work through. It is a lushly handsome book, which in grand old Search Press tradition manages effectively to combine
beauty with usefulness. N

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