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Summary
Some of the most commonly seen accessories in home decor are botanical prints. This book teaches readers how to achieve the unique look of these painting, using easy-to-find bottled acrylic paints that can be thinned with water to give a layered, translucent watercolor effect. The book begins with a chapter on simple painting techniques used in this style, including how to make color washes of acrylic paints and how to place the design on to the surface to make a good composition. The heart of the book presents 8 step-by-step projects on a variety of floral subjects, including wildflowers, flowering herbs, bulb flowers, delphiniums and other favorite botanical subjects. Readers, will also learn how to accurately render leaves and stems; paint borders and tes stains; and matte, frame and display finished artwork. Drawings and patterns accompany every project.
Table of Contents
Introduction | p. 6 |
Chapter 1 Supplies | p. 8 |
Chapter 2 Preparing the Surface and Transferring the Pattern | p. 12 |
Chapter 3 Drawing Howers, Stems, and Leaves | p. 16 |
Chapter 4 Painting and Finishing Techniques | p. 26 |
Chapter 5 Matting and Framing Your Artwork | p. 34 |
Resources | p. 126 |
Index | p. 128 |
Project 1 Bleeding Heart: A simple, framed botanical for the beginner | p. 38 |
Project 2 Hild Roses: Framed companion pieces in two color schemes | p. 44 |
Project 3 Spring Bulbs: A metal bowl with daffodils, tulips and hyacinths | p. 54 |
Project 4 Morning Glory and Sweet Pea: Framed companion pieces with decorative borders | p. 66 |
Project 5 Herb and Hildflower Garden Samplers: Framed companion pieces including lavender, sage, rosemary, nasturtium, chives, marsh mallow, borage, chamomile, daisy, bluebell, lupine, forget-me-not, viola, wild geranium and cosmos | p. 80 |
Project 6 Feverfew and Chicory: Two metal plates with decorative borders | p. 91 |
Project 7 Peony: A painted wooden tray | p. 100 |
Project 8 Jris and Columbine: Framed companion pieces with illuminated letters and decorative borders | p. 114 |