{"title":"Ann Blockley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Ann Blockley collection, where art and nature blend seamlessly through the strokes of her paintbrush. Ann Blockley is a celebrated British watercolour artist and author, known for her unique and expressive style that captures the essence of the natural world. Her works are a treasure trove for both budding and experienced artists, looking to draw inspiration from nature’s beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find titles such as \u003cem\u003eCreativity Through Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, offering insights into harnessing the power of the natural world to fuel artistic creativity. \u003cem\u003ePoetic Woods\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the enchanting allure of woodland landscapes, providing step-by-step guidance for artists aiming to depict these serene settings. For those eager to refine their watercolour skills, \u003cem\u003eWatercolour Workshop\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource that combines practical techniques with artistic flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aspiring artist or an admirer of arts and culture, Ann Blockley's books provide an inspiring glimpse into the art of watercolour painting, infused with her passion for nature. Explore the wonders of this collection and let Ann Blockley's expertise guide you on your creative journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"watercolour-workshop-by-ann-blockley-9781849944625","title":"Watercolour Workshop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Ann Blockley is renowned for her innovative approach to watercolour painting. Her highly anticipated new book, \u003cem\u003eWatercolour Workshop\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a series of workshops demonstrating how to push the boundaries of watercolour, using key techniques to develop your own work and take your paintings to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnn's easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects demonstrate how some of her most dramatic paintings are created. She describes in detail some of the key techniques used and how you can experiment with alternative methods to create your own interpretations. Finally, her beautiful and inspirational artworks demonstrate how different interpretations of a subject might take an unexpected or unusual direction, and how to make the most of these opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book moves, with progressively challenging projects, from loose wildflower meadows, textured woodland and rustic rambling walls to atmospheric or semiabstract landscape corners, all rendered in Ann's adventurous signature style. Loose, expressive mark-making and unusual techniques include combining water-based paint and ink with granulation medium for dramatic texture, drawing with twigs, using gesso and collage to create unique effects; manipulating paint with materials such as plastic wrap (clingfilm); developing printed marks made using found materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the huge demand for more practical guidance in experimental painting, the book provides plenty of techniques and instruction. Ann's personal commentary also gives a unique insight into the mind of the artist—ways of looking at your subject, how to explore and experiment—to unlock the potential of your watercolour painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083067212012,"sku":"9781849944625","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18087913482846.jpg?v=1765280598"},{"product_id":"poetic-woods-by-ann-blockley-9781849948081","title":"Poetic Woods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenowned watercolourist Ann Blockley brings untamed woodlands and forest wilderness to life with her acclaimed style and innovative techniques.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest-selling artist and author Ann Blockley is renowned for her striking and intriguing paintings of natural landscapes, and in this beautiful guide she explores woodlands—from tangled groves and ancient trees to fiery leaves and springtime orchards—in a variety of interpretations, and in glorious seasonal colour. Packed with stunning examples of her colourful, expressive work, Blockley explains not only her own unique creative process and deeply personal approach but also those of fellow artists from The Arborealist group, the Royal Institute, and the Pastel Society, encouraging you to experiment to develop a personal style of your own along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration from poetry, birdsong and folklore and incorporating words, text and photo transfer, the book draws you further into the forest with practical advice on working outside, experimenting with mixing colours (especially greens), playing with water effects, using salt and granulation, mark-making and spattering with found objects such as leaves and twigs, creating texture with gesso and collage, and working with oak gall ink and charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith simple instructions and easy-to-follow demonstrations throughout, the book includes a case study of Blockley's own woodland garden—six acres of wild nature reserve with woodland and hedgerows. Pushing the boundaries of watercolour and other mixed-media, this delightful wander through the woods is the ideal companion for both beginners and the more experienced landscape painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341037846764,"sku":"9781849948081","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18122473482846.jpg?v=1772181146"},{"product_id":"creativity-through-nature-by-ann-blockley-9781849946490","title":"Creativity Through Nature","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA passionate and purposeful book on finding real creativity through nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential book for our times and all artists at any level. In her most passionate and personal book to date, acclaimed watercolour artist Ann Blockley takes both budding and more experienced artists through a series of ideas for working with nature—in its widest sense—to nurture our creativity, inspire us, make us more sustainable artists, and replenish energy and flow when our artistic streams run dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCreativity Through Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, sections like \"Go Outside and Play\" urge artists to recapture a fun, no-pressure way of engaging with the outdoors and use that feeling in their creative process. In \"Connecting Materials to Place,\" Blockley demonstrates how she creates her own paint from a local pond. \"The Slow Movement\" reveals her year of working on a specific local hedgerow, painting a series of interpretations reflecting its ever-changing details. She created regular creative rituals, using her weekly playing card as a starting point for a new painting to reflect the season each week. She reuses old paintings, tissue, and paper—wabi-sabi style—to create new textures and even new artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding work from other artists as well as her own, Blockley showcases ideas and projects from textile and mixed-media artists. From allotment inspiration to reusing old paintings, and from nature prints to the alchemy of found materials, \u003cem\u003eCreativity Through Nature\u003c\/em\u003e is a journey to discover new creativity through our connection with the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362549481708,"sku":"9781849946490","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18106563482846.jpg?v=1772890800"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ann-blockley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}