Wildflower Watercolor

An inspiring guide for learning to recognise and paint the beauty of wild flowers and the untamed nature that surrounds us. The author, Gaëtane Nicoulin-Béchir, a passionate watercolourist and lover of nature, teaches you in this inspiring how-to book how to recognise and paint wildflowers that grow naturally in fields and meadows as you learn step-by step different watercolour techniques. After a presentation of colour theory, the material needed, the paper, water and brush use, she takes readers on a walk to discover these wild plants in what amounts to a creative journey of playful and mindful observation and interpretation. This book is a valuable resource for artists at all levels, from beginner to more advanced watercolour lovers, offering simple yet indispensable advice to sharpen your artistic eye and improve your skills. Gaëtane's creations exude delicacy and poetry, the fragile elegance of a poppy, a rose hip flower or the simplicity of grass. Her approach to flowers is also a celebration of the untamed botanical world that surrounds us, inviting us to observe the intricacies of stems, graceful blooms, and the wonders of berries and seeds carried by the wind. She encourages us to understand and be able to collect, classify and depict wildflowers also in simplified versions which catch their essence. In addition to encouraging us to engage in a more contemplative kind of painting and to respect the colourful flowers of the field, the book invites us to be amazed at the berries' and flowers' potential as medicine, dye and food. The book includes a step-by-step study of 20 plants and 5 detailed projects for creating floral compositions, in addition to specific techniques and tips for outdoor painting. Gaëtane encourages us to embrace the beauty of wildflowers and to learn to watch your watercolours come to life and grow with kindness and grace, mirroring the nurturing process of a growing plant and instilling your creations a romantic mood and wild poetry.