Country Flowers in Watercolour
Country Flowers in Watercolour by Ann Blockley is a practical guide from the Collins Learn to Paint series. This digital edition arrives as a PDF and is available for instant download after purchase. It combines clear instruction with inspiring countryside subjects.
Ann Blockley shows how to observe and paint garden and hedgerow flowers using loose, expressive watercolour techniques. The book is suitable for painters who want to develop their skills with flowers and natural forms.
Book Overview
Country Flowers in Watercolour introduces the materials, equipment, and watercolour techniques needed to paint flowers in the countryside. Author Ann Blockley shares the working methods she uses in her own paintings, from applying washes to using masking fluid and building flower forms.
The book includes sections on colour, petals, leaves and stems, composition, backgrounds, and atmosphere. It also contains step-by-step demonstrations of foxglove, lacy hogweed, pansies, and winter teazels.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Guidance on materials and equipment for watercolour painting
- Core watercolour techniques, including masking fluid and mark making
- Methods for using colour and simplifying flowers
- Advice on painting petals, leaves, and stems
- Tips for composing pictures, choosing subjects, and creating atmosphere
- Four demonstrations: foxglove, lacy hogweed, pansies, and winter teazels
Why This Book Matters
Ann Blockley has written several painting guides and teaches workshops from her Cotswolds cottage. Her work reflects a personal and expressive approach to watercolour, helping readers see ordinary country flowers with a painterly eye.
As part of the Collins Learn to Paint series, this title makes a complex subject approachable for developing artists. It encourages practice and direct observation while keeping the focus on enjoyment.
Book Details
| Format | |
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| File Size | 14.3 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 107 |
| Author | Ann Blockley |
| Publisher | Collins, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers |
| Publication Date | First published 2003; Ebook Edition December 2014 |
| Source ISBN | 9780007297207 |
| Ebook ISBN | 9780008123550 |
| Version | 2014-10-27 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading applications. Your file can be stored and opened on the device most convenient for you.
FAQ
How do I get access after purchase?
This is a digital product. You can download it immediately after purchase, and no physical item will be sent.
Can I read it on my tablet or phone?
Yes. The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile reading apps.
What format will I receive?
You will receive the PDF edition of Country Flowers in Watercolour, which is 14.3 MB and 107 pages long.
Country Flowers in Watercolour is ready for instant download. Start exploring expressive watercolour painting today.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Ebook Version | 2014-10-27 |
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