Basic Flower Painting Techniques in Watercolor

Basic Techniques books offers comprehensive, step-by-step instruction from top North Light artists. Beginners will find information on materials and tools, actual painting techniques, and tips on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891347305
• ISBN13: 9780891347309
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: North Light Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Not really for beginners

I wouldn’t consider this book beginner level. I’m not a beginner anymore but if I were, this book would have been really challenging. I love the paintings but Im looking to paint flowers in a slightly different way. But I’ll read through and get as much as I can from it and add it to my never ending collection of watercolor books.

Excellent Resource

This floral painting book is excellent. Instead of a one-technique collection from a singular artist, this compilation from several fine watercolorists provides a treasure chest of techniques. From basic watercolor daisies to crinkled masa paper pansies, this book gives clear demonstrations and inspiration. There were simple projects that were provided quick success, and more challenging techniques that required some practice. Some prior basic watercolor experience is necessary. The instructions assume basic level skills such as charging, negative painting, glazing and use of liquid masking. Successful composition suggestions are covered, as well.

I have many flower books, but this one by far is the best.

After purchasing many watercolor books on flowers and realizing they just didn't fit my needs, I was hesitant to purchase another one. But after seing Basic Flower Painting, I succumbed and am thrilled with the instructions and the step by step demos that are the most helpful of all. The price is so reasonable for what is provided in the content, and the colors are as vibrant as in a much more expensive book. I couldn't ask for anything more. I recommend it to any level artist whether beginner or advanced. There's something for everyone in it.

Simply one of the best flower painting books ever published

If you really want to learn about flower painting, This is one book you simply cannot do without ! This book REALLY teaches you the basics step-by-step. It is beautifully illustrated and will give you the necessary knowledge in learning how to paint flowers with the help of different artists. There are very few books on flower painting that will give you this much demonstration, tips & techniques plus beautifully painted flowers that are painted so realistically that you can almost smell them.