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Botanical Paintings with Watercolour

Published in South Korea in May 2026, Botanical Paintings with Watercolour chronicles GeumHee Choi’s artistic journey as a botanical artist. Combining practical instruction with 53 artworks, including award-winning paintings from PLANTAE, the book explores the complete process of creating botanical art in watercolour-from observation and composition to painting and presentation. At its heart, the book is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of plants, encouraging readers to discover nature with gratitude and delight.

Captured in Water and Light

Sarah Wood is a Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists. She has exhibited her work in the UK, Germany, Spain and the USA. Her work is also in private collections. This beautiful volume features over 120 full-colour reproductions of her watercolour paintings from around the UK, including several that have won prestigious awards. From simple lichens and grasses, to showy blooms such as Peony and Poppy, Sarah showcases some of her best work including many of her signature raindrop paintings. This book will provide inspiration and enjoyment of the varied colours and forms found in gardens, woodlands and cliff tops.

Watercolour Secrets: Coastal Plants

Learn how to paint coastal plants in watercolour Sarah Wood will guide you through thirteen step-by-step demonstrations which include: Sea Holly, Gorse, Scentless Mayweed, Saltmarsh Goosefoot, Common Evening Primrose, Sea Aster, Bittersweet and many more. She will advise you on paint, brushes, paper, and other artists’ materials. Watercolour techniques covered are: painting washes, wet-in-wet, dry-brush work, lifting paint, and how to achieve dark backgrounds. Subjects covered: drawing, your work space, painting outside, painting sand and pebbles. Scattered throughout this illustrated book are tips and secrets to help you on your way.

Watercolour Secrets: Raindrops

How do you paint a raindrop? I will show you how. I guide you through a step-by-step demonstration of a simple individual raindrop, followed by a detailed raindrop. Soon you will be adding raindrops to grasses, leaves and flowers, through thirteen step-by-step demonstrations. What paint, brushes and paper should you use? I will advise you. Some of the subjects covered are: Stretching Paper, Pen and Pencil sketching, Dark backgrounds and Identifying plants. Scattered throughout this lavishly illustrated book are tips and secrets to help you on your way.

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Lotus Watercolour Pencil Painting for Beginners

Welcome to Lotus Watercolour Painting for Beginners, a relaxing and inspiring course where you'll learn how to sketch and paint a beautiful lotus flower from start to finish. I'm Pakatip, an award-winning botanical watercolour artist, and I'll guide you through each step of the process. This course is designed for complete beginners, so no previous drawing or painting experience is required. We'll begin by learning how to construct a lotus flower using simple geometric shapes before gradually refining the sketch with accurate petals, leaves, seed pods, and stems. Once your drawing is complete, you'll learn how to bring it to life with watercolour using easy-to-follow techniques. If drawing feels challenging, don't worry. A downloadable line drawing of the lotus is included with the course, so you can trace it and focus on developing your watercolour skills while building your confidence. What You'll Learn How to sketch a lotus flower from simple basic shapes How to develop your sketch by adding petals, leaves, seed pods, and botanical details Fundamental watercolour techniques, including wet-on-wet, layering, glazing, blending, and fine detail How to mix natural, harmonious colours for lotus petals, foliage, and stems Brush control, water control, and paint consistency for clean, confident results How to complete a beautiful botanical-style lotus painting from your own drawing How to complete a beautiful botanical-style lotus painting from your own sketch or the provided line drawing Who This Course Is For Complete beginners with no previous drawing or painting experience Anyone who wants to learn both sketching and watercolour in one course Nature and flower lovers who enjoy botanical subjects Artists looking to strengthen their observation and drawing skills Anyone seeking a calm, creative, and rewarding painting experience By the end of this course, you'll have created your own elegant lotus watercolour painting while building a strong foundation in both botanical sketching and watercolour techniques. More importantly, you'll gain the confidence to approach future floral subjects using the same simple drawing methods and painting principles. Join me and discover the joy of slowing down, observing nature, and creating your own beautiful lotus painting—one simple step at a time.

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Courses, Workshops, Private Tuition and Mentoring

Leigh Ann is a fully qualified and experienced tutor with over twenty years of experience based in Sussex. She offers a programme of short courses and workshops for all abilities at various locations throughout Sussex and Surrey throughout the year, and provides tuition for botanical art societies and groups around England and Wales. She also provides private one-to-one tuition and mentors students following accredited courses. She is a tutor on the SBA DLDC course.

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Funghi in Coloured pencils

3 week course during September 2026 looking at the different types of fungi....Jill will be working from images as opposed to the real thing due to any allergies that may occur. we will be taking inspiration from illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, an avid mycologist

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Botanical Illustration

2 day course in the lovely Cookham Jill will guide those attending through the wonderful world of coloured pencils. subject will depend on what is available .. Jill always does lots of demos to assist learning and also individual attention where needed.

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