{"product_id":"wildflower-watercolour-recognising-and-painting-nature-paperback","title":"Wildflower Watercolour: Recognising and Painting Nature - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGa?tane Nicoulin-B?chir\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring guide for learning to recognise and paint the beauty of wild flowers and the untamed nature that surrounds us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePoppies, plantains, elderberries, chamomile, wild roses...\u003cbr\u003eThese are just a few of the wildflowers that we come across in our gardens or\u003cbr\u003eduring walks. For the watercolourist, however, their translucent petals and\u003cbr\u003esubtle hues are irresistible. In this inspiring how-to book, Gaëtane Nicoulin, \u003cbr\u003ea passionate watercolourist and lover of nature, teaches us how to recognise\u003cbr\u003eand paint wildflowers, providing readers with the watercolour techniques we\u003cbr\u003eneed to paint flowers that grow naturally in fields and meadows. The author\u003cbr\u003einvites us to go out and encounter these flowers ourselves, sharpening our\u003cbr\u003eobservation and interpretation skills and developing our own style. A valuable\u003cbr\u003eresource for artists at all levels, the book includes a step-by-step study of\u003cbr\u003e20 plants and 5 detailed projects for creating floral compositions, in addition\u003cbr\u003eto specific painting techniques and tips. Gaëtane's approach to flowers is also\u003cbr\u003ea celebration of the untamed nature that surrounds us, inviting us to observe\u003cbr\u003eand to depict wildflowers in simplified versions which capture their essence.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to encouraging us to engage in a more contemplative kind of\u003cbr\u003epainting, the book also offers recipes involving berries and flowers that teach\u003cbr\u003eus how to identify and enjoy the many benefits of nature.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaëtane Nicoulin-Béchir\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in a verdant region of northwestern Switzerland. She spent her childhood in the fields braiding wreaths of flowers and arranging bouquets of beautiful wildflowers. Her grandmother and, later, her mother would gather the flowers and use them to make remedies or delicious aromatic recipes. Gaëtane, a chemistry laboratory specialist, has always remained connected to nature, and watercolour has become a means of telling her story. Painting this facet of the natural wilderness is a way for her to reveal its fragile and poetic beauty, to show how it deserves to be observed and preserved. Gaëtane has enjoyed sharing her technical and creative knowledge for several years now, learning to sharpen her vision in classes and workshops. To communicate to an even wider audience the poetry as well as the peace of mind that the practice of watercolour provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9.92 x 7.87 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763365970208,"sku":"9788419220752","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/51d0dd7588a3c81bc30877a043203d25.webp?v=1780233371","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wildflower-watercolour-recognising-and-painting-nature-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}