Develop your watercolor skills and create 6 vivid flower paintings to be proud of!

'This series from Search Press is simply brilliant and brilliantly simple. Take one look and you'll get it immediately. I just love them.' Henry Malt, PAINT MAGAZINE

Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced artist you will be amazed at how quickly you can produce beautiful paintings following the clear, straightforward written and visual steps. The outlines for each of the 6 projects appear at the end of the book for you to trace, transfer and customize so you can start to paint impressive floral compositions straight away.

Written by professional artist and tutor Julie King, this guide features

• A short but inclusive ‘what you need’ section, enabling you to gather together the paints, brushes and basic equipment required before you start painting
• Guidance on general techniques such as how to hold the brush, how to add water to your paint and how to mix your colors to achieve the perfect petal hue.
• Step-by-step instructions and techniques to build your skills
• Expert author’s hints and tips, for beginners as well as more advanced artists wishing to improve their skills

The 6 stunning step-by-step projects that follow build in difficulty as you work through the book, introducing new techniques as they are used and incorporating numerous handy hints and tips from the author to help you progress on your painting journey.

Previously published as The Paint Pad Artist: Watercolour Flowers (9781782216261).

Julie was brought up in Cambridgeshire, UK, and pursued a Foundation in Art, followed by a degree in Printed Textile design. She then went on to design household textiles, wallpapers and prints for ceramics inspired by her love of flowers.

Following a Certificate in Education, Julie began teaching and inspiring adults to paint in watercolor, not only to share her painting skills but for the benefits of well-being and good health. Teaching venues include gardens, galleries and cruise liners. Julie exhibited at Watts Gallery in Surrey whilst serving as Artist-in-Residence.

Her awards have included the Society of Botanical Artists' Certificate of Botanical Merit for a freestyle interpretation of an iris and the Elizabeth Smail Memorial Award for Color and Composition while exhibiting at Florum in Kent.

Julie is a regular contributor to Leisure Painter magazine, and has written a number of art books, which have sold over 46,500 copies to date. She lives in Kent, UK.