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Painting acrylic flowers A-Z : an illustrated directory of techniques for painting 40 popular flowers / Lexi Sundell.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cincinnati, Ohio : North Light Books, 2007.Description: 125 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9781581809879 :
  • 1581809875 :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 751.4/26 22
LOC classification:
  • ND1535 .S86 2007
Summary: This lovely book will be 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. All the techniques the reader will need are clearly explained and demonstrated, from analysing the shape and structure of the flowers to mixing and blending rich, luminous colours, laying washes, creating textured effects and adding highlights. 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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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Event Centre - Long term storage Non Fiction 751.4 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan a00720842

Includes index.

This lovely book will be 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. All the techniques the reader will need are clearly explained and demonstrated, from analysing the shape and structure of the flowers to mixing and blending rich, luminous colours, laying washes, creating textured effects and adding highlights. 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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