Jump right in with Illustration Studio: Inking Florals: A step-by-step guide to creating dynamic modern florals in ink and watercolor by Isa Down. This self-taught artist shares the process she uses to create beautiful flowers - poppy, anemone, freesia, peony and more. The complete table of contents is listed below. She begins with a brief introduction to the basics - finding inspiration, tools & materials, techniques, color and flower structure. You will need the following supplies - paper, pencil, ink, watercolor paint and brushes. Advise on what to use is given. Then via demonstration she guides you through the practice of creating stunning floral's. Using her 5 step formula you'll study, sketch, ink, paint and spatter 16 flowers, plus foliage. Creating each flower is an enjoyable way of learning about and experimenting with your media, it also pushes your drawing and painting skills a little further along. She concludes with ideas with examples for expanding your practice. This free and easy approach to watercolor doesn't bog you down with too much detail. Walter Foster Publishing released the 128 page paperback August 18, 2020. It is also available in e-book format. Get your copy below!
Table of Contents
Finding Inspiration
Tool & Materials
Techniques
Let's Talk About Color
Basic Flower Structure
Step-by-Step Florals: The Basic Formula
Snowdrop
Cosmos
California Poppy
Red Poppy
Anemone
Wild Rose
Agapanthus
Lily
Freesia
Gladiolus
Iris
Hollyhock
Peony
Lupine
Snapdragon
Chrysanthemum
Filler Foliage
Putting It All Together
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
About the Artist
Peony steps 1- 5.
A selection of flowers from inside Inking Florals.
Back cover of my copy of Inking Florals beside some very pretty Gerbera daisies.
Inking Florals is available worldwide at Walter Foster. Walter Foster is a division of the Quarto Publishing Group USA. Walter Foster is one of the most recognized names in art instruction. Check out their unique catalog at Walter Foster. Quarto has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until October 14, 2020. Canadian and USA addresses only. Good luck!
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