How to Paint Watercolor Flowers: Create Your Own Masterpiece in 6 Easy Steps.

by Robin Berry

I was commissioned by Quarto Books to produce two instructive step-by-step watercolour paintings for the book How to Paint Watercolour Flowers which was published in the US and UK in September 2010 by Reader's Digest.

Book Description:

"Practice flower painting at your leisure, without worrying about seasonal availability, changing light, or your subject altering in appearance as buds open or fade. This beautiful collection of 60 flower images by professional nature photographers teaches you how to turn a floral photograph into a watercolour masterpiece. Along with the photographs, you'll find:
Step-by-step painting demonstrations with tips on special techniques and working methods, palette choices, and colour-mixing A variety of techniques that are clearly explained, from laying washes to methods of salt granulation and wax resist Advice on bringing detail and vitality to your flower paintings A handy format that shows the photo on one side of the spread and step-by-step instructions on the facing page, eliminating the need to turn a page as you paint. No matter your level of expertise, How to Paint Watercolour Flowers will provide you with countless hours of fun”.

The New Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques: A Step-by-step Visual Directory, with an Inspirational Gallery of Finished Works

By Diana Craig and Hazel Harrison

I was commissioned by Quarto Books to produce an instructive step-by-step guide to the watercolour technique of GLAZING for The New Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques: A Step-by-step Visual Directory, with an Inspirational Gallery of Finished Works. It was published in the US in October 2010 by Running Press.

Book Description:

"The technique of watercolour painting—applying pigment mixed with water to a surface—has a long and noble tradition. It was known in China as long ago as the third century, and has been practiced in the rest of the world for at least 300 years.
This vivid and informative book brings this technique to the modern-day artist. Filled with a complete range of water-based media, it presents more than 30 techniques—explained with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photography to guide and inspire.
The Encyclopaedia of Watercolour Techniques will provide you with everything you'll need to master the art of watercolour."