How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers by Olga Koelsch

Learn how to create 6 delicate, see-through flowers in watercolor with the immensely popular artist, botanical illustrator, and pattern designer. Renowned YouTube and Instagram tutor, botanical watercolor artist and surface pattern designer, Olga Koelsch shares her techniques with beginners and advanced artists alike in achieving beautiful and unique watercolor creations. In her debut book, Olga gently guides artists through the process of painting flowers that combine the accuracy of botanical illustration with the expression and freedom of modern watercolour. Here you’ll find: A concise introduction with the key items you'll need to get started Olga's most-used watercolor methods 6 different stunning plant projects: magnolia, eucalyptus, bellflower, rose, peony, and iris Clear photography and step-by-step instructions for every project Traceable outlines at the back of the book for beginners needing help Read more

From the Publisher Learn how to create delicate, see-through flowers in watercolour with the help of immensely popular artist, pattern designer and YouTuber, Olga Koelsch. In her debut book, Olga gently guides beginners and experienced artists alike through the process of painting flowers, combining the accuracy of botanical illustration with the expression and freedom of modern watercolour. Every project has clear photography and step-by-step instructions, as well as an outline at the back of the book that can be traced, if you need a little help when beginning your painting. Bellflowers Bellflowers are one of my favourite species because of their simplicity, for their lovely variety of blue and purple shades, and for their wonderful, fairy-tale look. Eucalyptus Greenery, painted or in life, can add a great deal of beauty to our interiors. Painting greenery has become increasingly popular, as it can make for a stunning piece of wall art on its own or be combined with florals for a complete composition. Magnolia This looks complicated, but is easier to achieve than you might think. As long as you take your time, and work stage by stage, you can create a stunning magnolia of your own. Rose How should we paint flowers with dozens of petals, like a rose? If we aim to create a lifelike representation in the transparent technique, it would be too complex. That’s why, for this painting, we are going to portray fewer petals and simplify the structure of the flower. Whether you're looking to start painting flowers with a nod to botanical illustration, or to learn how to create beautiful flowers to adorn personal items, you'll be struck by the timeless and unique artwork that fills How to Paint Transparent Watercolour Flowers.