Overview
Botanical prints are one of the most popular elements in home décor. This book teaches readers how to achieve the unique look of these paintings, using easy-to-find acrylic paints that can be thinned with water to give a layered, translucent watercolor effect. The simple painting techniques are carefully explained, including how to prepare the surface and transfer the pattern. Temares then leads into eight step-by-step projects with a variety of floral subjects, including wildflowers, flowering herbs, bulb flowers, garden flowers and other favorite botanical subjects. Readers will also learn how to accurately render flowers, leaves and stems; paint borders and add an antiqued look; and mat and frame finished artwork. Materials lists, color charts and patterns accompany every project. Michelle Temares is the owner and principal designer of Design Innovations, Inc, a product development and design firm serving the home décor, tabletop, giftware and paper products industries. She teaches fine art classes at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, New York. She lives in Garden City, New York.* Includes detailed patterns to copy
* Clear, colorful step-by-steps show readers how to complete 8 projects with over 28 different flowers and herbs
Synopsis
Botanical prints are one of the most popular elements in home décor. This book teaches readers how to achieve the unique look of these paintings, using easy-to-find acrylic paints that can be thinned with water to give a layered, translucent watercolor effect. The simple painting techniques are carefully explained, including how to prepare the surface and transfer the pattern. Temares then leads into eight step-by-step projects with a variety of floral subjects, including wildflowers, flowering herbs, bulb flowers, garden flowers and other favorite botanical subjects. Readers will also learn how to accurately render flowers, leaves and stems; paint borders and add an antiqued look; and mat and frame finished artwork. Materials lists, color charts and patterns accompany every project. Michelle Temares is the owner and principal designer of Design Innovations, Inc, a product development and design firm serving the home décor, tabletop, giftware and paper products industries. She teaches fine art classes at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, New York. She lives in Garden City, New York.
* Includes detailed patterns to copy
* Clear, colorful step-by-steps show readers how to complete 8 projects with over 28 different flowers and herbs