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Beginner's Guide to Botanical

Flower Painting A

MICHAEL LAKIN D

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Publication October 2017
Price $36.99
ISBN 9781782213109 A
Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm
Extent 128 pages N
Illustrations 430 Colour illustrations
Imprint Search Press
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Publisher Search Press
Classification Watercolour
BIC CODE/S WFA, AFCC E

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Description
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The crisp, precise finish of botanical painting is a popular aspiration for many artists. This books teaches the absolute beginner how to
recreate the beauty of a variety of flowers from first principles. Using the six-stage process and worksheet information within will provide
the reader with all the skills he or she needs to reproduce any flower they choose in exacting detail. This complete guide marries F
traditional technique with contemporary style and includes sections on colour, drawing, continuous tone, composition and dissection. It
also contains full size tracings to help with the teaching within.
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About The Author
Michael Lakin was born and bred in South Derbyshire, UK. His early learning was basic but he always excelled in art. After leaving school R

he moved into engineering, becoming a manager, before he left to start his own business. Michael kept up art as a hobby and began to
teach classes in Botanical Art to adults. Since then he has exhibited in London and other parts of the UK. He has a purpose-built studio M
next to his rural home, where he teaches and gives demonstrations throughout the year.

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