The author's paintings are characterised by their vibrant colours and imaginative compositions. In this title she explains her evocative use of colour to recreate the beauty of flowers in paintings using wet-on-wet, wet-on-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. This title will appeal to everyone wishing to improve their flower watercolour painting skills.

Draw 30 beautiful flowers and blooms in just 8 easy stages. Discover how to draw 30 delicate yet dynamic flowers in just a few simple steps with the help of esteemed botanical artist Janet Whittle. Choose from flora such as shapely tulips, blowsy roses, wild red poppies and fragile bluebells, and build up the idiosyncratic shapes of each bloom in seven simple sketches. Starting with a basic outline, each of the 30 drawings culminates in an arresting, full-color flower portrait that anyone can achieve in a short space of time. With its easy-to-follow landscape format, you can see the flowers blossom across the page, then recreate them yourself on paper or in your sketchbook. The book contains material previously published in How to Draw Flowers, 2008, and How to Draw Wild Flowers, 2010.

Everybody loves flowers, and here are 100 beautiful blooms for you to draw! Whether you prefer the understated beauty of a simple daisy or the garish good looks of a flamingo lily, you're bound to discover a flower in this book that you will find irresistible - and you will just want to pick up your pencil and start drawing! There are everyday garden blooms such as roses and tulips, delicate wild varieties such as primroses and bluebells, and a whole range of exotics, too, if you want to try something a bit different. Each flower is broken down into six simple stages that lead you effortlessly through to the finished drawing. There are no written instructions to follow - just basic shapes and pencil strokes. Even if you've never drawn anything before, you will be amazed at how quickly you will achieve incredibly impressive drawings. Every project also shows two finished examples of the flower - one shaded with pencil and the other with colour. This is the perfect book for budding artists yearning to draw their favourite posies, or the experienced artist looking for a variety of subjects to inspire. The material in this book is taken from the following books in Search Press's successful How to Draw series: Flowers, Garden Flowers, Wild Flowers, Exotic Flowers.

With a great range of flowers--from daffodils, fuchsias, geraniums, and poppies to sunflowers, tulips, and water lilies--beginning artists will discover the delights of creating floral pictures from this invaluable resource. Showing how to break down basic flower shapes and add elegant detail with an easy-to-follow process, this guidebook carefully leads new drawing students through a step-by-step process, resulting in display-worthy creations.

A complete guide to painting flowers and plants in watercolour, by a bestselling author and experienced, inspirational artist. Janet Whittle's vibrant and evocative compositions capture all the glory and beauty of flowers. In this beautiful book, you can learn Janet's creative techniques and approach for capturing the beauty of flowers in her paintings. Detailed sections on materials, drawing, composition and techniques are followed by clear, step-by-step projects, and with numerous examples of Janet's gorgeous artwork to inspire you, this is a unique and invaluable resource for anyone who enjoys painting flowers, or wishes to learn how to.