Painting Still Life in Watercolour

Still life painting is a beautiful, tranquil art which is as rewarding for the novice as for the experienced artist. This practical book captures the essence of still life and uses a wonderful array of subjects to celebrate its possibilities in watercolour: subjects that range from a collection of curiosities brought back from a walk on the beach and a pile of fruit and vegetables unpacked on the kitchen work top, to a more formally arranged group of carefully chosen objects. This book guides you from the beginning stages of painting a single object to more challenging and complex groups, and finally to a range of approaches to abstract painting. Features ?· Compositions include fabrics, china, glass, flowers, fruit and vegetables. ?· Advice on lighting and backgrounds ?· Techniques to help loosen up your style. ?· A range of approaches to handling watercolour. AUTHOR Lesley E Hollands is a professional artist with work in private collections across the world. She has exhibited in galleries throughout England, including the Royal Academy, and has won many prizes for her paintings. She is also a teacher of long standing where her approachable and encouraging style has won her many followers. 232 colour