Flowers: The Watercolor Art Pad — Watercolor Flower Painting
Flowers: The Watercolor Art Pad is a practical watercolor flower painting guide by Rachel Pedder-Smith. This digital PDF format includes instant download access for readers who want to study botanical painting techniques and follow guided projects.
The book combines reference artwork, printed flower outlines, color guidance, and introductory instruction. Its structure supports a hands-on approach to painting flowers with watercolor.
The digital edition is supplied as a PDF file and does not include the original physical watercolor paper pad.
Book Overview
Rachel Pedder-Smith presents 15 original flower paintings for readers to paint from prepared outlines. The book explains essential tools, watercolor terminology, techniques, color palettes, and methods for building delicate botanical forms.
Readers are introduced to a flower painter’s toolkit, a complete palette of 24 colors, and four guided tutorials. The flower gallery provides completed botanical paintings and recommended color palettes for the projects.
This art and craft guide is suited to readers beginning or developing their watercolor flower painting practice.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Guidance on essential paints, brushes, paper towels, palettes, and masking fluid.
- A complete palette of 24 colors with names and key numbers.
- Watercolor terms and techniques for developing control and detail.
- Four guided tutorials covering flowers, white flowers, pattern and texture, and seeds.
- A flower gallery with original artwork and recommended color palettes.
- Botanical subjects including amaryllis, anemones, calla lilies, snake’s head fritillaries, and pansies.
- Instructions for selecting, removing, securing, and painting from the printed outlines.
Why This Book Matters
The book provides a focused introduction to botanical watercolor through direct practice and visual reference. Its prepared outlines reduce the need for preliminary sketching, while the tutorials and color guides support a step-by-step painting process.
It also presents watercolor as a suitable medium for botanical subjects, emphasizing layered tones, subtle color, and the delicate qualities of petals. The combination of instruction and reference artwork makes it useful for art learners and watercolor hobbyists.
Book Details
| Author | Rachel Pedder-Smith |
|---|---|
| Title | Flowers: The Watercolor Art Pad |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 6.5 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 6837867 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 48 |
| ISBN-10 | 125014647X |
| ISBN-13 | 9781250146472 |
| Publisher | Quintet |
| Imprint | Quintet, an imprint of the Quarto Group |
| Publication Date | September 2017 |
| Edition | First U.S. Edition |
| Original Publication Format | trade paperback |
| Publication Location | New York |
| Printing Location | China |
| Designers | Michelle Rowlandson, Anna Gatt, Natalie Clay, Marie Boulanger |
| Project Editors | Diana Craig, Leah Feltham |
| Editorial Director | Emma Bastow |
| Publisher | Mark Searle |
| Illustrations | Rachel Pedder-Smith |
| ASIN | 125014647X |
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 731 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #670,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books); #293 in Watercolor Painting; #30,727 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books) |
| Dimensions | 8.35 x 0.35 x 11.65 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.24 pounds |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, with no physical shipping. Access is available after purchase through the download provided for the order.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading or PDF apps. A PDF reader is required.
FAQ
When can I access the digital book?
Access is available after purchase through the instant download provided for the order.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF download, so no physical copy is shipped.
What devices support the file?
The PDF can be opened with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading or PDF apps.
Download this digital edition to study Rachel Pedder-Smith’s flower paintings, review the watercolor guidance, and work through the book’s botanical projects at your own pace.
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