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The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour

By Vivienne Cawson
Series: Kew Books
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The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour by Vivienne Cawson is a beautifully illustrated guide that explores the art of capturing orchids in watercolour. It offers readers insight into techniques for painting these intricate flowers with step-by-step demonstrations. Through this book, both beginners and experienced artists can hone their skills while enjoying the process of creating botanical art inspired by the stunning collections at Kew Gardens.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for botanical art and love painting delicate and intricate subjects like orchids. It's perfect for anyone interested in combining the beauty of nature with the art of watercolour, offering guidance from a skilled artist to help bring out the unique characteristics of these stunning flowers.

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Paint inspiring, luminous orchids in watercolour using this practical, contemporary guide from respected artist, Vivienne Cawson, published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Vivienne Cawson's luminous painting style and considered use of flat or patterned backgrounds gives her work a contemporary, beautiful feel all of its own. Published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, as a celebration of their annual Orchid Festival, this stunning book teaches you how to paint a selection of orchids in watercolour.

The book contains a thorough techniques section that guides you through Vivienne's decision-making, colour-matching and painting process. It teaches you how to capture form with speed and confidence, practise painting different leaves, flowers, and roots, and create different textures with paint.

The book contains exercises that will hone your skills and encourage your artistic intuition, followed by three complete step-by-step projects that feature a range of flowers in wild and still-life settings. The paintings feature touches of watercolour pencil and crayon, along with panels of gouache, which complement the delicate watercolours.

The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour is interspersed with images from the Kew Art Collection, showcasing the rich variety and beauty of this much-loved family of flowers.

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  • The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour
    Vivienne Cawson's luminous painting style and considered use of flat or patterned backgrounds gives her work a contemporary, beautiful feel all of its own. Published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, as a celebration of their annual Orchid Festival, this stunning book teaches you how to paint a selection of orchids in watercolour. The book contains a thorough...
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Henry Malt from Paint magazine highlights the book's novel approach, focusing more on art than strictly botanical details, with practical guidance and exercises that make learning enjoyable. Julie Mellor from Amazon praises its appeal to a looser watercolour style and appreciates its personal, friendly writing, while Craft Focus notes its comprehensive coverage of techniques and colour matching. Reviews in The Artist emphasise the book's wide appeal beyond orchid enthusiasts, and Leisure Painter commends the book's ability to capture the form of orchids swiftly through well-structured exercises. Overall, Vivienne Cawson's book offers a rich exploration of painting techniques with a focus on the dynamic use of colours and shapes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782216513

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 400 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 542g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Crafts & Hobbies Non-Fiction Series: Kew Books Vivienne Cawson

About the Author

Vivienne trained in printed textiles at Leicester Polytechnic College. Her working career began as a freelance designer of printed carpets; during this period she began teaching art and design in Further Education, which then led to becoming Head of Department for Art and Design, working full-time in Further Education for 26 years in total. During her teaching career she painted and exhibited as time allowed. She began painting professionally in 2005. She is a member of The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) and the Leicester Society of Artists (LSA). She runs workshops at her studio, demonstrates to art groups and societies around the UK and exhibits at numerous national events. Her passion lies in painting flowers and portraits in watercolour.

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