Pre-Owned Drawing and Painting Plants and Flowers (Hardcover) 1581803966 9781581803969

Capture the beauty and complexity of the botanical world in a wide range of media. With the help of detailed step-by-step exercises, Polly Raynes explains all the drawing and painting techniques you will need to create stunning images from simple line studies to fully-realized paintings. Part One explains the pros and cons of each medium in turn, looks at tools and equipment, paper and supports, and mixing media. The basic structure of plants and flowers is described and there is invaluable information on composition, perspective, color, controlling light, and the different considerations when completing interior and exterior studies. Special panels focus on specific parts of a work to reveal the artist's decision-making process, as well as dealing with problem areas, and correcting mistakes. Part Two puts into practice the techniques developed in Part One. Follow the step-by-step projects to draw and paint a wide range of scenes, from formal and wild gardens, interior and exterior plant and flower arrangements to plants and flowers in architectural settings. Also explore the huge range of colors and textures that develop over the changing seasons. Finally, present your finished work to its best advantage by following the hints and tips on mounting and framing. Book jacket.