Customer Reviews

Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolor

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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.

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!

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.

This is not the first time that I have found myself lost in a wonderful book on watercolor painting technique. I love to open the covers and dive into a beneath-the-surface world of this alluring, elusive medium. It's fascinating to see what goes into making a work of art, and to mine little nuggets of "hints." I have to say that this is the most exquisitely done book of its kind that I've seen. The author's writing is so warm and accessible. Her painting style is so expressive and fresh. She succeeds in demystifying an artistic process in a most delightful tone. The paintings are reproduced in vivid, luscious detail. I only wish she would come out with a video so we could see this magic unfold! Thank you, Susan, and please keep painting, writing, and sharing your incredible gifts!!

This book is full of gorgeous watercolor roses and other flowers that look so real you can almost smell them! It is a little challenging for the beginner, so I would recommend this book for the intermediate and above watercolor artist. The author shares a lot of good advise and even shows you how to make dew drops and bumble bees. It's a beautiful book that I keep returning to again and again.

I first came across this book at our monthly flower painters class, and was so impressed with it I ordered it from Amazon straight away.It has become my Flower Painters Bible with good informative instruction on painting in stages and design. I often open the book for inspiration, and members of the class dive into it.

I purchased this book at the urging of my grandmother to try out watercolor. Ms. Harrison-Tustain's introduction touched me and resonated with me. My style is not loose and abstract - and neither is hers. I enjoy the detail that makes a painting come to life. Ms. Harrison-Tustain's book explained how to create the important detail that makes my watercolors stand out from others. I followed up with her DVD's and have found that her method or instruction of watercolor painting is applicable to all types of subjects. This book will change your way of looking at watercolor washes - making your subjects glow - and it will help you understand the why watercolor works like it does!
Enoy the journey,
Heather

I am an above average beginner and I saw this book advertised on her web site and decided I had to have it. It was only available used and at a very high price but I put it on my wish list and soon one came up in my price range and I snapped it up. It is really a nice book with useful information but a little complex. I wish that there were more steps shown in the projects. But still my end results are not too shabby so I still highly recommend this book.

Susan is an excellent artist. Her method of painting is a bit more time consuming but if you don't want to crank out paintings like a production line, this is the way to paint watercolor flowers. They will be worth the extra effort, believe me! My florals have improved dramatically and are worth framing now,so thank you,thank you, Susan. I also have her DVD and the combination book/DVD is wonderful. She isn't afraid to share her many tips and techniques that other artists don't. I have many art books but I rate Susan's a definite 10.

This wonderful, beautiful book by Susan Harrison-Tustain was anticipated with great expectations. It did not disappoint. I have gone back and read, and re-read it all and passages that were of the most interest to me. Having begun a journey of painting watercolor florals, I attempted to get all the newest books about that. This one is one of the best I've ever seen. It seemed to surpass many of the older books that I have collected by far.

Cecilia Price