A-Z of Flower Portraits - Billy Showell

From botanical artist Billy Showell, A-Z of Flower Portraits is a hardback watercolour instruction book that guides you through painting 40 flower portraits with a contemporary twist on traditional botanical style. Arranged in alphabetical order, each portrait is supported by step-by-step instruction and the colour mixes used, making it easy to follow whether you’re building confidence with the basics or refining your technique.

Alongside the projects, Billy shares practical advice on essential watercolour materials, equipment and composition, plus guidance on key techniques including wet-into-wet, colour mixing, lifting out, layering glazes and dry brushing. The book also explores the value of creating a sketchbook, offering a thoughtful way to develop ideas and keep your practice progressing. With 200 colour illustrations across 128 pages, it’s an inspiring addition to any painter’s shelf and a considered gift for flower lovers.

Key features

• 40 watercolour flower portraits arranged in alphabetical order
• Step-by-step instructions and colour mixes for all 40 flowers
• Guidance on materials, equipment and composition
• Covers techniques including wet-into-wet, lifting out, layering glazes and dry brushing
• Includes discussion on creating a sketchbook
• Hardback format
• 200 colour illustrations
• ISBN: 9781844484522

Specifications

• Author: Billy Showell
• Subtitle: An illustrated guide to painting 40 beautiful flowers in watercolour
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 9 September 2010
• Pages: 128

Sizing

216 x 292 x 15 mm

Rackhams Reference : V37KPHEN7H