Learn the art of painting watercolor flowers from a respected botanical artist! This watercolor painting book gives painters of all skill levels the tips and instructions they need to create 4 full-size watercolor flower portraits.   Billy Showell’s exquisite and technically brilliant watercolor flower portraits are beautifully presented in this highly informative, lavishly illustrated book . . . Follow her advice to produce stunning watercolor paintings of your own!   Inside you’ll find Billy’s guidance on: • Getting the right materials for your watercolor painting practice • Planning your paintings through drawings • Mastering color, watercolor techniques, light and shade, and composition • Painting flowers, leaves, and stems in detail • PLUS: Put it all into practice with 4 watercolor flower painting projects!   Watercolor Flower Portraits is an invaluable source of ideas and inspiration for anyone who wants to develop their flower painting skills.