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Transparent Watercolour Flowers Made Easy
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  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BC Paperback with 150mm wide flaps
  • Publication: 18 May 2027
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800924444
  • Stock: Not Yet Published
  • Size: 216x280 mm
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: £15.99
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Transparent Watercolour Flowers Made Easy

£15.99

15 beginner-friendly projects to paint by Olga Koelsch

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Book Description

Learn to paint 15 stunning, see-through flower projects in watercolour, with best-selling author and popular artist, Olga Koelsch.

Olga’s innovative transparent painting method is suitable even for complete beginners, and each of these gorgeous projects is complete with illustrated step-by-step instructions.

Eye-catching and contemporary, Olga’s transparent flowers combine the accuracy of botanical illustration with the playful freedom of modern watercolour. She's gone back to basics with her famous watercolour technique, and created projects suitable for new artists and complete beginners. In this stunning book, discover:

  • An approachable introduction to all the things you'll need to get started, along with key watercolour techniques and Olga's most-used watercolour methods. 
  • 15 beautiful projects: 10 individual flower portraits (including perennial favourites like roses, sunflowers, peonies and daisies), 2 bouquets and 3 flower border patterns.
  • Every project features clear photography and step-by-step instructions.
  • Inspiration for how to use your finished artworks: Olga has shared a stunning collection of her own examples that showcase the flowers beautifully from cards to wall art.

These are timeless, modern projects that you'll love to paint over and over.


Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting started

Paints & equipment

Colour & mixing

References & inspiration

Transparent techniques

How to use this book

The Flowers
Pansy, Ivy Leaves, Hibiscus, Daisy, Peony, Tiger Lily, Delphinium, Rose, Dahlia, Sunflower

The Bouquets
Orchid Bouquet, Poppy Bouquet

The Compositions
Spring Border, Autumn Frame, Winter Wreath

Applications

Index

About the Author

About Olga Koelsch

Olga Koelsch is a watercolor artist, best-selling book author, and educator based in Bergen, representing Norway in the Nordic Watercolor Society (NAS).

She originally pursued an art career with botanical illustration, after working in marketing for several years, but then craved for more expression and freedom in painting. She began to blend her knowledge in botany with modern watercolour techniques, creating stunning transparent flower bouquets that have now become her signature work.

As an educator, she has taught students from around the world, sharing her passion for watercolor through her book, YouTube channel and on-line courses.

Courses: www.olgakoelschcourses.com

Instagram: @olga.koelsch

YouTube: @olgakoelsch

Website: olgakoelsch.com

Creative market: creativemarket.com/olga.koelsch

Etsy: etsy.com/shop/OlgaKoelschArt

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