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The Acrylic Flower Painter's A-Z

An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 40 Popular
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Flowers

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LEXI SUNDELL

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Publication October 2007
Price AUD $34.99
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ISBN 9781844482948
Format Paperback 280 x 215 mm
Extent 128 pages N
Illustrations 200 Colour illustrations
Imprint Search Press C
Publisher Search Press
Classification Acrylics E
BIC CODE/S WFA

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Description N
This lovely book is an indispensable guide for acrylic flower artists, revealing how to paint 50 of the most popular floral subjects, from
agapanthus to zinnia, with plant-specific instructions for capturing the unique beauty of each species.
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All the techniques you will need are clearly explained and demonstrated, from analysing the shape and structure of flowers to mixing and
blending rich, luminous colours, laying washes, creating textured effects, and adding highlights. O

Each featured flower includes information about its distinguishing characteristics, detailed step-by-step instructions, a complete colour
palette, mini demonstrations showing special techniques, and a stunning full-colour image of a finished painting.
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About The Author
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Lexi Sundell's dramatic acrylic floral paintings have been chosen for prestigious international shows such as Blossom-Art of Flowers 2007-
2009 and can be found in private and corporate art collections across the United States. As a gallery owner, she enjoys mentoring other
artists to further their creative development.
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Reviews
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Acrylics have always been something of a Cinderella medium, bubbling under in the popularity stakes and held back really only by a
slight, rather undeserved, reputation for being difficult because of their quick-drying properties. Modern retarder mediums have largely
put paid to this and, with increased interest, books are starting to appear. Having got beyond the general introductions, these are also I
branching out into specific subjects and this is, as far as I’m aware, the first specifically on painting flowers.
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