Download or read book Flower written by Celia Fisher and published by Frances Lincoln. This book was released on 2012-08-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about flowers and about painters. The author has chosen forty of her favourite flower paintings and as she is both expert gardener and art historian, she has all manner of fascinating things to say about the flowers, the artists and the contexts of the paintings. Manet's Still Life with Rose and Brioche may still hold secrets but it certainly records the arrival of the new hybrid tea rose in all its perfection. Vanessa Bell's Red Hot Pokers and Artichoke came in the wake of Roger Fry's Post-Impressionist exhibitions in London and at a time when Bell had found refuge and creative energy with Duncan Grant at Charleston. The paintings are not always the most obvious - Van Gogh is here represented by a ravishing branch of almond blossom. But Monet has his waterlilies and Rennie Mackintosh his delicate fritillaries and there is a feast of glorious Dutch bouquets. There is old and new, known and unknown in this wonderful collection. Each painting has been chosen both to delight the eye and to offer a source of lively stories and intriguing facts.
Download or read book Dutch Flower Painting 1600 1720 written by Paul Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the time of the great tulip speculation of the 1630s in Holland, the most desirable tulip bulbs were auctioned for more money than the most expensive houses in Amsterdam. At the same time flower paintings which were remarkable for their apparent realism were produced all over Holland and purchased by Dutch families as enduring substitutes for the real thing. This beautiful book reveals the fascinating genesis and growth of a whole genre of paintings that has rarely been studied. Paul Taylor begins by discussing Holland's 'tulipomania' and its effect on the way people thought about floral still lifes. He then considers the religious messages associated with the flower paintings, exploring how religious writers spoke of flowers as moral signposts from God and how some flower paintings were meant to remind viewers of the transience of earthly existence. Flower paintings were not bought only as records of luxury objects or for moral edification, however. They were also enjoyed as works of art, as masterpieces of illusion, composition and colour harmony, so Taylor analyses the art-theoretical writings of the time in order to understand how artists and connoisseurs responded to flower pieces. He concludes by analysing the paintings themselves, tracing the development and refinement of the actual practice of flower painting.
Download or read book A Z of Flower Portraits written by Billy Showell and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings, Billy's compositions are given a more contemporary twist, combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book, 40 flower portraits are presented, arranged in alphabetical order, each one accompanied by small studies, details, step-by-step instructions and the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials and equipment needed and the main techniques used, including wet-into-wet, colour blending, lifting out, layering glazes, dry brushing and colour mixing, and at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition and discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint, or simply love flowers, this book will delight and inspire you.
Download or read book Great Flower Painters written by Peter Mitchell and published by Overlook Books. This book was released on 1973 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flower Painting written by Paul Riley and published by David Porteous Editions*. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear, step-by-step instructions give guidance on every aspect of flower painting from choice of materials to special techniques which will enable yo to portray the essence of your subject matter and all it glorious colour--Cover.
Download or read book The Modern Flower Painter written by Anna Mason and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014-08-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna Mason's exceptional floral artwork has won awards from the Royal Horticultural Society, International Artist magazine and seen her elected to the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists. In this book, she shares her innovative watercolour technique so that you can paint flowers in her clean, crisp style. The book covers every aspect of painting modern botanical-style portraits of flowers, from tips on gathering your reference to Anna's six stage watercolour process. There are instructions on setting up your studio and how to produce the detailed drawings. Each of the six step-by-step projects is accompanied by an outline drawing, tonal notes and useful colour swatches so that you can compare the tone and hue of your mixes to Anna's own. This all builds into a fantastic guide that will inspire and challenge the experienced watercolour artist, while drawing in and reassuring the complete beginner.
Download or read book Flower Painting in Watercolor written by Charles Reid and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book on teaching you how to paint flowers with watercolor. It talks about materials, equipment, composition. direct painting, drybrush, using opaque, wash-over-wash, different types of flowers, lighting etc.--
Download or read book 120 Great Flower Paintings written by Carol Belanger Grafton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorful compilation features bouquets by the masters, including van Gogh, Cézanne, Renoir, Degas, Monet, Cassatt, and many other artists. Each painting can be printed at poster size and you can play a slideshow of the images on your TV or computer.
Download or read book The Book of the Flower written by Angus Hyland and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Art is the flower, life is the green leaf"—Charles Rennie Mackintosh Haphazard bunches, formal bouquets, chance arrangements, quiet and thoughtful rural encounters—The Book of the Flower is a sylvan collection of beautiful depictions of flowers by artists, photographers, and illustrators. Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in particular flowers, from Georgia O'Keeffe's sumptuous close-ups of Jimson Weed and cactus flowers to Matisse's roses, Keika Hasegawa's chrysanthemums, and Albert York's close study of zinnias. A wonderful collection for art-lovers, gardeners, and flower-fanciers.
Download or read book The Best of Flower Painting written by Kathryn Kipp and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1997 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alive with Luminous Color, delicate textures and moments of rare beauty, The Best of Flower Painting showcases the ever-fresh interpretations of 133 contemporary painters - including such well-known artists as Jan Kunz, Elizabeth Mowry, Joseph Sheppard and Joyce Pike. Whether inspired by stretches of untamed wildflowers, elegant arrangements, or quiet backyard gardens, each of the 150 floral paintings in this collection is a unique and brilliant expression of its artist's love for the subject. They are wonderfully diverse in medium and style, ranging from precise botanical studies to spontaneous explosions of color and light. Big, blooming reproductions are accompanied by the artists' own stories behind the paintings, in which they share their inspirations, creative concepts and painting techniques.
Download or read book Color Your Own Great Flower Paintings written by Marty Noble and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add your own hues to 30 black-and-white line drawings of floral masterpieces by Monet, Rousseau, Gauguin, van Gogh, and other celebrated artists. Captions.
Download or read book A Practical Essay on the Art of Flower Painting written by John Cart Burgess and published by . This book was released on 1811 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flower Painting written by M. Stevens and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1996 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 25 flower painting projects illustrated step-by-step with advice on materials and techniques.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Flower Painting written by Ralph Fabri and published by . This book was released on 1985-09 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An introduction to painting flowers written by Elisabeth Harden and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The innate delicacy and beauty of flowers make them a compelling source of inspiration and a very popular subject for artists. The essence of a good flower painting is not only the artist's ability to capture the colour and shape of leaves and petals but also to transfer the life and vigour of a living plant to paper on canvas. An Introduction to Painting Flowers provides all the essential information needed to create successful floral compositions - whatever your chosen subject or medium. The initial chapters outline what materials are available and how they can be used to create different effects. Further chapters explore how to use a sketchbook to full advantage and how to approach composition while explaining the role of colour and light in a painting. Finished paintings and step-by-step sequences demonstrate the techniques described in the text. Throughout the book, artist Elisabeth Harden emphasises the importance of accurate observation of your subject and the value of experimentation with new ideas, techniques and media. She encourages all flower painters to build up their knowledge and confidence and to find their own individual style.
Download or read book Jackie Shaw s Learn to Paint Flowers written by Jackie Shaw and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the craft of decorative painting with 19 featured flowers presented in meticulous detail, including full-size, ready-to-use shaded patterns.
Download or read book Floral Art written by Sydney Herbert Pavière and published by Leigh-on-Sea [Eng.] : F. Lewis. This book was released on 1965 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
