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How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers

By: Olga Koelsch

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Hardcover | 14 June 2024

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Hardcover
128 Pages

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25.0 x 22.8 x 1.5

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Learn how to create 6 delicate, see-through flowers in watercolor with the immensely popular artist, botanical illustrator, and pattern designer.

Renowned YouTube and Instagram tutor, botanical watercolor artist and surface pattern designer, Olga Koelsch shares her techniques with beginners and advanced artists alike in achieving beautiful and unique watercolor creations.

In her debut book, Olga gently guides artists through the process of painting flowers that combine the accuracy of botanical illustration with the expression and freedom of modern watercolour. Here you'll find:

A concise introduction with the key items you''ll need to get started
Olga''s most-used watercolor methods
6 different stunning plant projects: magnolia, eucalyptus, bellflower, rose, peony, and iris
Clear photography and step-by-step instructions for every project
Traceable outlines at the back of the book for beginners needing help
Inspiration from Olga's stunning collection for what to do with your finished artwork: cards, invitations, wall art, fabrics, and more

Whether you''re looking to start painting flowers with a nod to botanical illustration, or to learn how to create beautiful flowers to adorn personal items, you''ll be struck by the timeless and unique artwork that fills How to Paint Transparent Flowers.

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From botany to mindful brushstrokes: introducing Olga Koelsch's unique watercolour flowers guide.

Artist and pattern designer Olga Koelsch unlocks the serene world of watercolour painting with her new book, How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers. This guide offers a unique approach to watercolour painting, focusing on the delicate beauty of see-through flowers.

Olga combines the precision of botanical illustration with the fluidity and expressiveness of modern watercolour techniques. Readers will learn how to reveal the inner anatomy of flowers through gradually applying transparent layers of watercolour. Olga's methods are meditative, encouraging artists to slow down and adopt a mindful approach to creativity. The book is designed for beginners and seasoned artists, providing a gentle step-by-step guide through the process of painting six stunning plant projects: magnolia, eucalyptus, bellflower, rose, peony, and iris.

Beyond the brushwork, How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers offers guidance on practical applications for these techniques. Olga showcases a stunning collection of her own artworks, demonstrating how painted flowers can be transformed into beautiful cards, wall art, and even fabric designs.

* Leisure Painter, September 2024 *

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