Flowers (Art Studio)

Designed for beginning artists, the new Art Studio series provides a comprehensive introduction, reference, and intuitive guide to learning all of the essential information needed to get started in a variety of fine-art mediums and subjects-all while helping artists explore a variety of media to discover their preferred medium and style.

Art Studio: Painting Flowers provides artists a detailed overview for learning to paint beautiful, vibrant floral artwork in oil, acrylic, gouache, and watercolor. Opening with a helpful overview of each medium, followed by an introduction to painting tools and basic techniques for each medium, the book includes an in-depth section on understanding value and color to create dynamic palettes. In addition, artists will find a wide range of concepts, techniques, and exercises designed to set up a solid foundation for accurately rendering florals in fine works of art-from choosing and working with a range of paintbrushes and painting surfaces to understanding floral anatomy and rendering delicate natural textures.

What sets this book apart from other painting books is its emphasis on helping artists explore various techniques and mediums to deepen their skills and discover their own unique style and preferred medium. Interactive prompts, exercises, and demonstrations guide artists in an exploration of different styles and mediums to learn what is most comfortable and intuitive for them, while step-by-step painting projects show artists how to put their newfound knowledge to use as they learn to paint a variety of flowers, from still lifes and landscapes to gardens and close-ups. With the information, skills, and knowledge they have gleaned, readers are then encouraged to use these step-by-step demonstrations as a guide to painting their own unique pieces in the medium of their choice.

Packed with stunning, vibrant artwork; professional tips for working with a variety of tools and media; and a diverse range of step-by-step projects to teach as well as inspire, Art Studio: Painting Flowers is destined be a painting reference that artists return to time and again as they continue to develop their painting skills.