Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Susan Harrison-Tustain (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Harrison-Tustain is a highly successful New Zealand floral artist who produces breathtaking blossoms in a style that is, at once, realistic and sumptuously expressive. Here she offers three complete step-by-step projects and 14 mini-demonstrations. Those more interested in a decorative arts approach should see Painting Flowers in Watercolor with Louise Jackson (North Light, 1997).
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Product Description
With a painting style described as realism with soul, Susan Harrison-Tustain casts new light on a favourite subject among watercolourists.'

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 127 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; 1st edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089134828X
• ISBN-13: 978-0891348283
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #759,995 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious Garden Folowers in Watercolour, April 1, 2000

By	Diana v Bennett "[e-mail]" (Deloraine, Tasmania Australia) - See all my reviews

I have always wanted to paint, specifically watercolours. I have have participated in classes but never really felt confident enough to move on. I purchased Susan Harrison-Tustain's book and was overwhelmed by the images I found within. Now I am working through the excercises and although previously my attempts were pretty rugged now they are not so rugged. I found the book so inspiring and easy to follow that my confidence has now improved greatly.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Harrison-Tustain/ Best flowers I've ever seen, December 22, 1999

By	L. Watson (Tenneessee, USA) - See all my reviews

When I show a friend Susan's book they can hardly believe it is in watercolor. Her flowers, leaves and backgrounds are exceptionally vivid and robust. There are a few step-by-steps in it but not enough for a beginner. I hope her next book will have more steps to each picture. I feel confident we will see more from her - if she's willing. This has inspired me more than any other watercolor book. And, I liked almost all the pictures in it enough to try myself, which is alot more than I can say for any other watercolor book I've ever found! Enjoy!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious Feast for the Eyes for the Painter and Non-Painter, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

From the time I saw the first cover shot in a North Light flyer, I knew I MUST own this book! I have many floral watercolor books, but if I had to give them all up and keep only 1 -- this would be THE book. The breathtaking pictures (thanks to Susan) and the incredible color reproduction (thanks to North Light books) makes this book a feast for the eyes and the soul! The method of instruction that breaks down Susan's artistic process step-by-step make this book one of the most information-packed I've read. Susan is not stingy sharing her techniques-- but pictures this gorgeous are really only about 10% technique and 110% divine inspiration. Keep them coming, Susan! I too would love to see a video come out.