Ready to Paint the Masters: Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Watercolour Flowers

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Review May 12 A 'how to' guide on painting flowers in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Very practical with five easy to follow projects; this will prove a valuable addition to the shelves of any keen botanical painter. Outlines are provided as pull out tracings which can be used again and again. These are supplemented by detailed instructions on how to achieve the correct painting effects. Included in the book are some of Rennie Mackintosh's most famous paintings namely Anemone and Pasque Flower, and Anemones. What makes this book just that bit extra special is the fact that Peart shows how to achieve similar effects in compositions of your own. She has created two compostions - Lavatera and Garden Flowers - in the style of Rennie Mackintosh and explains clearly how these were achieved. This is a fascinating book, which will be much appreciated by artists., Monstersandcritics.com From the Back Cover Lovers of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's beautiful watercolour flower paintings can now learn how to paint their favourites, and the outlines are provided as pull-out tracings. Fiona Peart shows how to paint three of Mackintosh's celebrated flower studies, plus two compositions of her own in the style of the master. Over 200 step-by-step photographs 5 easy to follow projects 6 reusable tracings: no need to draw Learn about Charles Rennie Mackintosh's life and work See all Product description