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Take Three Colours: Watercolour Flowers

Start to Paint with 3 Colours, 3 Brushes and 9 Easy Projects
By Julie King
Series: Take Three Colours
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Take Three Colours: Watercolour Flowers by Julie King is a guide that teaches budding artists how to paint beautiful flowers using just three colours. It offers step-by-step instructions, focusing on simple techniques to capture the delicate beauty of flowers, perfect for beginners looking to explore watercolour art. The book encourages creativity and experimentation with minimal colour palettes.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy creating vibrant watercolour paintings and are looking for a simple and accessible way to bring beautiful flowers to life on paper. With just three primary colours, you can explore a variety of techniques to create stunning floral artworks, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists eager to expand their skills.

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Take Three Colours: Watercolour Flowers

'I have reviewed a lot of books on painting for beginners but this series is the very best to date.' www.myshelf.com

With 3 colours, 3 brushes and this practical advice, you can start painting beautiful watercolour flowers.

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Tempted to start painting but not sure where to start? Learn how to paint beautiful watercolour flowers using just three colours, three brushes, a plastic palette, and a watercolour pad.

Take Three Colours: Watercolour Flowers will build your skills through easy exercises, starting from the simplest of tulips and working up to a stunning rose. Clear advice and step-by-step photography will show you exactly what to do at each stage. No drawing is necessary—you can simply trace and transfer the basic drawings from the finished paintings, which are shown at full size.

Colours used: cadmium yellow pale, ultramarine blue, and permanent rose.

Brushes used: Round brushes size 10 (Large), size 8 (Medium), and size 4 (Small).

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Take Three Colours: Watercolour Flowers by Julie King is highly praised for its approachable method, making watercolour painting accessible to beginners with minimal equipment. Reviewers appreciate King's step-by-step instructions, which use just three primary colours and three brushes to guide readers through nine floral projects. The book is commended for its jargon-free language, useful tips, and clarity in teaching basic techniques, laying a strong foundation for novice artists. Overall, the book is seen as a confidence-building resource for anyone interested in venturing into watercolour artistry.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782215288

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 180 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 64

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Julie King Non-Fiction Series: Take Three Colours

About the Author

After graduating with a first-class degree in textile design, Julie King worked as an in-house designer of household textiles before freelancing for several years, creating fabrics, wallpapers and ceramics, all inspired by her deep love of flowers. A contributor to Leisure Painter magazine, Julie runs regular painting classes for adults as well as painting days in National Trust and privately owned gardens. Julie was awarded the Society of Botanical Artists Certificate of Botanical Merit, judged by the Senior Conservator at Kew Gardens, for her freestyle interpretation of an iris. Julie lives in Kent with her husband and their two daughters.

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