The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour by Vivienne Cawson
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The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour by Vivienne Cawson
Publication Date 1st January 2020 NEW
128 Pages; 400 Illustrations
Paint inspiring, luminous orchids in watercolour using this practical, contemporary guide from respected artist Vivienne Cawson, published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Vivienne Cawson's luminous painting style and considered use of flat or patterned backgrounds gives her work a contemporary, beautiful feel all of its own. Published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, as a celebration of their annual Orchid Festival, this stunning book teaches you how to paint a selection of orchids in watercolour.
The book contains a thorough techniques section that guides you through Vivienne's decision-making, colour-matching and painting process. It teaches you how to capture form with speed and confidence, practise painting different leaves, flowers, and roots and create different textures with paint. The book contains exercises that will hone your skills and encourage your artistic intuition, followed by three complete step-by-step projects that feature a range of flowers in wild and still-life settings. The paintings feature touches of watercolour pencil and crayon, along with panels of gouache, which complement the delicate watercolours.
The book is interspersed with images from the Kew Art Collection, showcasing the rich variety and beauty of this much-loved family of flowers.
Table of Contents
Preface 6
Introduction 8
Tools and materials 10
Choosing complementary
elements 14
Inspiration 18
My approach 22
The world through your eyes 26
How to start 28
Understanding colour 34
My palette 37
Local and reflected colour 40
Using a range of tonal values 42
Matching colours 44
Basic watercolour tips and
techniques 48
Creating pattern and texture 52
Flower techniques 56
Leaf techniques 60
Root techniques 64
Composition tips 66
Project 1 70
Project 2 86
Project 3 98
Over to you... 127
About Vivienne Cawson
Vivienne trained in printed textiles at Leicester Polytechnic College. Her working career began as a freelance designer of printed carpets; during this period she began teaching art and design in Further Education, which then led to becoming Head of Department for Art and Design, working full-time in Further Education for 26 years in total. During her teaching career she painted and exhibited as time allowed. She began painting professionally in 2005.
She is a member of The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) and the Leicester Society of Artists (LSA).
She runs workshops at her studio, demonstrates to art groups and societies around the UK and exhibits at numerous national events. Her passion lies in painting flowers and portraits in watercolour.
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Crafts Beautiful
Paint inspiring, luminous orchids using this practical, contemporary guide from artist Vivienne Cawson, in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It teaches you how to capture form with speed and confidence, practise painting different leaves, flowers, and roots, and create textures with paint, before completing three step-by-step projects.
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