FA:: Flower Painting In Watercolor, Cooper HB/DJ

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Flower Painting In Watercolor
Mario Cooper

This book presents an unusual approach to an ancient technique; an
easy-to-follow method for creating beautiful naturalistic flower paintings
in watercolor. Based upon traditional Japanese Sumi-e painting technique,
Cooper's method exploits the unique properties of the square, short-hair
brush. Clear diagrammatic demonstrations of the stroke technique are based
upon a system that uses the face and hands of the clock to indicate proper
position and movement. Flower and leaf shapes are simplified by an analysis
and application of basic geometric forms. Special sections are devoted to
the dry and "in wet" techniques, value, and composition, and perspective.
Individual types of flowers are discussed with step-by-step demonstrations
and finished examples in full color. This is an exceptionally valuable guide
for beginners and professionals alike.

Reinhold Publishing, New York, 1962, possible book club edition, 143 pages,
8 1/2" x 10 1/2", beige cloth with black lettering, dust jacket, illustrated
in color.

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